Adrian's POVNovember started with Chen hiring the Tokyo regional director.Her name was Yuki Tanaka. Fifteen years of financial services operations in Tokyo, previous experience opening two regional offices for European firms entering the Japanese market."She's exactly what we need," Chen said on the Monday call. "Regulatory knowledge, local network, operational experience with the specific challenges of the Japanese market.""When does she start?""December first. That gives her four months before the April launch.""What's her first priority?""Regulatory approvals. The timeline is tight. She's already built relationships with the relevant authorities from her previous role.""Good. Keep me updated weekly."He hung up. Marcus was in my doorway."Tanaka hire is confirmed," he said. "I reviewed her compensation package this morning. She negotiated well.""That's a good sign. You want someone running a regional office who knows their value.""Same reason we trusted Chen.""Exactly."
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