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DoSwiss Japan Co. Ltd. is a results-driven company, that operates with Swiss precision and expertise, dedicated to helping you achieve your objectives within an agreed time frame.

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DoSwiss Japan Co. Ltd. was founded in May 2023 as a niche player in the International Consulting Industry, based on traditional Swiss virtues like “Trust, Reliability, Service Quality and Timely Execution”. We are based in Ashiya City (near Kobe), but we are truly “open to the World” with our company’s main credo, “Connect People & Businesses Across Borders”. Now, as we embark on our journey together with our clients, we want to reiterate our unwavering commitment - our partnership will always be at the heart of our mission, and ensuring your growth, satisfaction and success is our top priority.
We are living in unprecedented times, filled with challenges and uncertainties. However, our dedication to support, innovate, and adapt for you has never been stronger. We pledge to working relentlessly to anticipate your needs and exceed your expectations. Together, we shall celebrate achievements and learn from setbacks. Your feedback and trust are most precious to us on our exiting journey into a bright future.

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Dieter Sommerhalder 

President & CEO

Dieter Sommerhalder 

Career

  • Over 35 yrs. of international business experience in Corporate- & Private Banking, as Head Trade Finance, Deputy Branch Manager, working with Swiss Bank Corporation, Credit Suisse & UBS, with assignments in Zurich, Singapore, New York, Tokyo and Osaka.

  • 8 yrs. Experience as CEO of a subsidiary of a Swiss Trading Company/Import to Japan from Europe/Asia. 

  • Since 2006 – Board Member of the SCCIJ (Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan), since 2/2023 Vice-President for Kansai Chapter

  • Since 2020 - Councilor of OFIX (Osaka Foundation of Intl. Exchange, Osaka Prefecture), Member of Osaka Rotary Club and Member of the Swiss Organizations in Kansai area.

  • Honorary Consul-General of Switzerland for West Japan from 2008 until 2021.

  • MBA (Columbia Univ./Swiss Banking School, NY), Bachelor of Business Administration (KSZ, Zurich/Switzerland)

  • Born in Switzerland, Swiss citizen, 5 languages (German, French, English, Italian, Japanese), Permanent Residency in Japan.

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Senior Vice President

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Takako Suzunaga Sommerhalder

Career

  • International Flight Attendant with Japan Airlines (JAL) for 28 years, based in Japan and with overseas assignments in Europe.
    Gave cross-culture understanding- and human resource development lectures at local governments in Japan on behalf of JAL.

  • As freelancer, gave cross-cultural-, inbound tourism-, communication and etiquette trainings and lectures for local governments in Japan and for schools and companies/entrepreneurs.

  • Years of experience as Japanese Language Instructor for foreigners (expats, company staff, students) focusing on “easy-to-understand” Japanese language. Additional teaching topics include, providing “guidance on developing global human resources” and “kimono culture”, as a Certified Kimono Dressing Instructor.

  • Director of Local City Government International Exchange Association

  • Member of the Liaison Council for Supporting Returnee and Foreign Children and Students

    • Takako Suzunaga Sommerhalder