Mr. Richard Lawless, speaking at High Speed Rail World USA 2010

Mr. Richard Lawless,
Chief Executive Officer
U.S.-Japan High Speed Rail

Richard P. Lawless is President and CEO of U.S.-Japan High-Speed Rail, LLC. Mr. Lawless has served the United States Government for over 20 years, most recently as Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs. In this capacity Richard was responsible for formulating U.S. security and defense policy in the Asia-Pacific region, including East, South and Southeast Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia. He retired from this position in July 2007, but maintains an advisory role to the Secretary of Defense on Alliance transformation issues. Prior to his appointment at the Department of Defense, Richard co-founded and served as the Chairman/CEO of U.S. Asia Commercial Development Cooperation from 1987-2002. U.S. Asia and its affiliated companies, headquartered in Washington, D.C. with offices in Seoul, Tokyo and Taipei, specialized in telecommunications and information technology investment and market entry strategies in East Asia. Mr. Lawless is also a co-founder and former Chairman of the internet technology development company, Online Environs, Inc. of Boston, Massachusetts. Mr. Lawless served as a career employee of the Central Intelligence Agency from 1972 through 1987, serving in Washington, D.C. and various postings in the Far East and Europe. He specialized in subjects related to high technology, nuclear proliferation and Far East security issues. Richard is a graduate of Bradley University’s School of International Studies (B.S. International Relations, Magna Cum Laude) and the Defense Language Institute, Monterey, California (Korean language program).
Appearing:
Day One: Tuesday, April 20, 2010
9.45am

Keynote address: Central Japan Railway (JRC) - A total system approach to high-speed rail in the U.S.

  • Route development, competition and strategy
  • The costs of going faster - construction, equipment and maintenance implications for high speed and higher speed rail
  • Meeting and exceeding passenger expectations to ensure a profitable rail line
Mr. Richard Lawless,
Chief Executive Officer,
U.S.-Japan High Speed Rail
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High Speed Rail World USA 2010

High Speed Rail World USA 2010

When: 20 Apr - 21 Apr
Where: Hamilton Crowne Plaza, Washington D.C.
Category: Conference
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April 19th,  9am-4:00pm
 
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April 20th, 9am-5:30pm
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April 21st, 9am-5:30pm
 
 


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