Alumni

Myra Basic
MBA 2006

Product Manager - Renewable Energy & Sustainability, BlueScope

Inspired by her time at ICS Hitotsubashi, Myra transitioned into a career defined by innovation and impact. The Innovation and Strategy courses, combined with the immersive experience of studying in Japan and the global ICS network, sparked her passion for transformative thinking.

After ICS, she became an Innovation Manager, delivering international award-winning solutions in aged care and property development.

Today, Myra is applying these same innovation and strategy skills to sustainability at BlueScope, Australia’s leading steel manufacturer. Her work focuses on renewable energy, climate action, and social impact initiatives that aim to create a more sustainable future. Myra credits ICS for equipping her with the strategic mindset, global perspective, and innovation capabilities that continue to guide her journey and drive meaningful change. 

Yuko Koshiishi,
MBA 2010

SVP, Suntory Europe Limited

I began my career in marketing at the Japanese beverage company Suntory, where I spent 10 years before joining ICS. At ICS, I not only strengthened my fundamental business skills and gained a holistic management perspective, but also developed a deeper understanding of how business and society are interconnected. The concept of “Best of Two Worlds” also made me more aware of the uniqueness of Japanese corporate culture—insights that became the foundation of my post-ICS career.

After ICS, I returned to Suntory and contributed to international business development, including the integration of Beam Inc., one of the largest cross-border M&A transactions by a Japanese beverage company. I later transitioned to corporate communications in the U.S., working in New York and Chicago, and then moved into Group sustainability. In both roles, my awareness of cross-cultural business dynamics has been essential. Now based in London, I can confidently say that ICS was a pivotal turning point in my career.