Joined J-STAR in September 2026, overseeing general administrative functions. Prior to joining J-STAR, held positions in M&A at Mitsubishi Chemical; overseas investment at the Japan ICT Fund (JICT); M&A advisory and coverage banker at Mizuho Securities; and bond and derivatives sales at the former Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan. Holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Tokyo and an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania The Wharton School.