He passed the former Japanese bar examination in his third year at the University of Tokyo Faculty of Law. After graduation, he was appointed as a judge, primarily handling criminal and juvenile cases. During his tenure on the bench, he studied in the United Kingdom under the government’s program and completed an LL.M. degree. Upon returning to Japan, he joined the law firm Momoo, Matsuo & Namba, where he practiced corporate law and dispute resolution as an attorney. After gaining two years of legal practice, he transitioned into the financial industry, first as an analyst in the Investment Banking Division at Merrill Lynch Japan Securities, and subsequently, for approximately five years from 2016, as an analyst at a foreign investment fund, conducting corporate analysis and investment assessments of listed Japanese companies.

Leveraging his expertise in law and finance, he took on the role of CFO at a startup in 2021, overseeing IPO preparation and fundraising while managing day-to-day corporate operations. Currently, he serves as a “strategic advisor to CEOs,” supporting executive decision-making across legal, financial, and management strategy dimensions.

Since 2023, he has also been running a YouTube channel where he reviews and discusses articles from the Nikkei Shimbun. The channel now has over 110,000 subscribers and is particularly popular among business leaders and young professionals.

He graduated from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Law, and holds an LL.M. from University College London. He is also a contributing author of Corporate Law through the Lens of Corporate Governance (2nd edition), published by Momoo, Matsuo & Namba.

After working as a system specialist, he relocated to South Africa in 2011 and founded Cal-Mo (Pty) Ltd. Since 2015, as Managing Director, he has overseen the entire personal care business—including manufacturing, education, and exports—for over 10 years. He has driven compliance with international regulations and expanded sales channels while managing local factories, logistics, and finance. Through implementing ERP systems and obtaining ISO certification, he established an integrated operation system that centrally manages production, inventory, and accounting.

Previously, he led M&A of South African companies and new company establishment in the U.S. while working for a Japanese venture firm. Based on business process improvement, he advanced business standardization and led development and integration of various systems, driving business growth from both strategic and technological perspectives.

He served as Head of Customer Experience & Digitalization for the Africa region at BASF for one and a half years, where he distinguished himself as a digital business leader specializing in digital transformation and AI. With over 18 years of strategic business management experience in both B2B and B2C sectors, he has driven organizational growth through digital innovation, project management, and enhanced customer experience.

He has strong expertise in leveraging AI, big data, RPA, IoT, and blockchain to improve operational efficiency and transform business models. He holds an MBA with a specialization in Digital Transformation and AI.

He dedicated over seven years to BASF Kenya, where he led business expansion in East Africa as a Market Development Specialist. Prior to joining BASF Kenya, he co-founded Cascabel Supplies Limited, a retail business established in Kenya.

He holds a Master of Arts in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from IU International University of Applied Sciences, Germany.

She serves as Principal of the Consulting Division at AAIC (Asia Africa Investment & Consulting) and Managing Director of the South Africa office, where she is engaged in market entry support, strategy development, and investment advisory across the African continent. She has been involved with the South Africa office since its establishment, building local networks while assessing market potential and identifying opportunities for Japanese companies across East, West, North, and Southern Africa.

Previously, she worked at KPMG FAS (Financial Advisory Services) as a Manager in the Strategy Division, leading numerous market entry and M&A projects not only in Africa but also across Europe, the United States, and Asia.She has supported clients in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, transportation/mobility, agriculture, chemicals, manufacturing, e-commerce, and energy, with over 13 years of experience as a management consultant.

Before her consulting career, he was engaged in international development work in Tanzania, Africa.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Life and Cognitive Sciences from the University of Tokyo and an MBA from Bond University in Australia.

She has spoken at seminars and webinars, including AAIC’s “How to Capture Business Opportunities in Africa” and “The Structure of the African Economy: Reciprocal Tariffs and AGOA.” At KPMG FAS, he authored the article “PSS × CVC Accelerating the Shift from Product Sales to Service Sales” and presented at the webinar “Essentials for Rebuilding Business Portfolios in the Post-COVID Era.”