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Catherine O'Connell Attends Kiwi Aussie Mixer

Catherine joined the Kiwi Aussie Mixer at Yotel in Shinjuku. This event is hosted by ANZCCJ semi-monthly where Kiwis, Aussies and Japanese come together for fun networking. No agenda, no speakers, no panels. Just mixing and mingling with Kiwi and Aussie beverages and finger food. Check out ANZCCJ events page for the next Kiwi Aussie Mixer event.

Catherine O'Connell Features In Risky Women's To Watch List

Risky Women® is a global network connecting, celebrating and championing women in governance, risk and compliance since 2014. Risky Women featured Catherine O’Connell in their list of Women to Watch in October 2025. She spoke about her trailblazing as a lawyer and board member breaking barriers as the first foreign woman on Toyota and Fujitsu boards. She pioneered flexible General Counsel services in Japan and hosts Lawyer on Air, amplifying women lawyers' voices. A bridge-bu

Catherine O’Connell Met with Hon Nicola Willis, New Zealand’s Minister for Finance

🇯🇵🤝🇳🇿 On 20 October, Hon Nicola Willis MP , New Zealand’s Minister for Finance, Economic Growth and Social Investment, visited Japan for a series of engagements, including an intimate breakfast in Tokyo with business leaders and investors who proudly champion New Zealand in their daily work. Catherine had the pleasure to meet the Minister in person and hear her reaffirm that Japan remains one of New Zealand’s closest and most valued economic partners. The deep and long-

--- STOP PRESS --- THE JANDALS IN JAPAN BOOK IS COMING

Jayne and Catherine are excited to announce that the Jandals in Japan Book is coming in 2026 ! Listen in to the episode on the Jandals in Japan podcast to hear more and find out how you can join them for the ride. Jayne and Catherine will be updating fans via their Jandals in Japan newsletter as they progress, and they hope that fans will enjoy the peek behind the scenes into the process. It turns out that writing a book is quite the project, even with the help of the many

Catherine to MC for Fireside Chat with New Zealand’s New Ambassador

On Wednesday, 5 November 2025, the New Zealand Embassy , in collaboration with the Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ) , will host an informal fireside chat and networking reception with Ms Lucy Duncan, New Zealand Chargé d'Affaires in Japan . Catherine is scheduled to facilitate the fireside chat. This will be a great opportunity to hear Ambassador Duncan’s insights on the current state of the New Zealand-Japan relationship, evolving regiona

Catherine O'Connell Graduates from ANZCCJ leadership after 12 years of dedicated service

After 12 dedicated years with the Australian & New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan - including 10 years as Vice Chair - Catherine...

TESTIMONIALS

Catherine O'Connell and Jayne Nakata are talented, long-term Kiwis in Japan, who deliver impact with their impressive contacts and market knowledge. Their monthly ‘Jandals in Japan’ podcast is a powerful channel for New Zealand business stories, and I highly recommend it to those interested in this important market. It‘s been a privilege to work with Jayne and Catherine on a recent Taste NZ project, market visits and their impactful Cyclone Gabrielle Flood Fundraiser. They are also important advocates for gender equality, using their extensive networks to support and grow women in New Zealand and Japan. I wish them all the very best with the launch of their new ON Consultancy Group and I’m confident it will be a success.

Kylie Archer

Trade Commissioner - Japan, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

ABOUT US

Catherine O'Connell

Kiwi owner of an award-winning boutique commercial law firm in Tokyo
Champion and mentor/coach of women and men aiming for board roles and next-level career growth
External Board Member at Fujitsu (current) and Toyota Motor Corporation (past)
Co-Vice Chair Emerita, Australian & New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (2012–2025)
Co-host of the Jandals in Japan Podcast | Host of the Lawyer on Air Podcast
Board Advisor and Mentor to C-suite Executives

Jayne Nakata

Kiwi founder of the award winning PodLaunch with Jayne Podcast agency
Proud 20 year resident and champion of Iwaki, Fukushima
20 years experience in Japanese education and English language teaching
Passionate about building bridges between NZ and Japan
Co-Host of the Jandals in Japan Podcast and host of the Transformations with Jayne Podcast