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Graduated from Doshisha University in 1986 and began a career at Nikko Securities (now SMBC Nikko Securities). Held various positions across retail and institutional sales divisions before being appointed Head of Corporate Planning in 2007. Played a key leadership role in the company’s 100% acquisition by Citigroup and its subsequent integration into the SMBC Group. Since 2011, served in multiple senior executive positions including Deputy Head of the Financial Markets Division (Bond Trading), Deputy Head of the Capital Markets Division (equity and IPO financing), Head of the Financial and Public Institutions Division, and Director & Senior Managing Executive Officer in charge of corporate planning and finance. Appointed President and CEO in 2020, and currently serves as Special Advisor to the firm as of 2024. Brings deep expertise in all aspects of the securities business, alongside extensive executive leadership experience and a broad network among listed companies, financial institutions, and institutional investors. Appointed General Partner at Incubate Fund in April 2025.
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Incubate Camp

Held once a year. A two-day, one-night joint entrepreneur/investor management camp for seed/early-stage entrepreneurs who are serious about raising capital. It was established to support business creation by partnering with entrepreneurs from the early stage of business establishment. In light of the recent changes in the entrepreneurial support environment and business trends, the program is not limited to seed funding, but also includes funding in the tens to hundreds of millions of yen.

Financing Program by Japan's Leading VC All-Stars
A joint entrepreneur/investor management camp for seed/early stage entrepreneurs who are serious about raising capital

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The "Incubate Camp" was established to partner with entrepreneurs from the early stages of their business and support their business creation. 260 entrepreneurs have participated in the camp over the past 17 times.

The 12th to 16th rounds of the "Entrepreneur/Investor Joint Management Camp" have resulted in over 9.6 billion yen in financing.
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