
In this interview we speak with Patrick (Paddy) Jordan, VP of HR for The Coca Cola Company in Japan and Korea.
Having lived and worked in Japan for nearly the last 3 years, and the majority of it during the Covid-19 pandemic, Paddy shares with us some of his deepest learnings. Being brought over to Japan to look at cultural transformation, while simultaneously having to learn a whole new set of cultural norms himself, was no easy task for Paddy!
We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to sit down with Paddy and have him open up to us about some of his biggest frustrations, challenges, and aha! moments in adjusting to the culture in Japan. We hope you will benefit from hearing about Paddy's experiences and take away a few cross-cultural gems.
One thing was for sure, Paddy had his fair share of entertaining and embarrassing moments! Which we love him all the more for opening up so genuinely and sharing with us.
Hope you enjoy the candid conversation between Andrew and Paddy.