Academic Background

• The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, US Master of Business Administration, 1993
• The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan April 1980 - March 1986 Master of Engineering, 1986 (majored in civil engineering) Bachelor of Engineering, 1984 (majored in civil engineering)

Professional Career

• June 2020: Managing Director, the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan or IEEJ
• January 2020: Counsellor, the IEEJ
• May 2018: Government Relations Manager, AIR LIQUIDE Japan Ltd.
• April 2017: Executive Advisor, Maeda Corporation
• October 2016: Executive Advisor, Fujimi Consultants Inc.
• June 2016: Retired from Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry or METI
• June 2013: Deputy Director-General for Trade Policy
• July 2010: Director, Division for Paper Industry and Recreational Goods Industry
• July 2008: Director, Energy Efficiency Division
• August 2006: Senior Strategic Advisor, DTI (Dept. of Trade and Industry), the UK Government
• May 2003: Director, Global Environmental Affairs Office
• April 1986: Joined Ministry of International Trade and Industry or MITI