Graduated from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Joined Nomura Research Institute, Ltd.
Engaged in supporting Japanese companies entering the Chinese market and conducting research on international developments.
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Joined Jardine Fleming Investment Advisors (now J.P. Morgan Asset Management) as a trader
Joined a newly established career transition support company
Served as Executive Officer in charge of corporate strategy and finance. Contributed significantly to the company’s successful listing within five years. After the IPO, continued to serve as a Member of the Board and Managing Director, with responsibilities including investor relations.
Appointed Member of the Board and Senior Managing Director of Saikyo Bank
Led the disposal of non-performing loans and significantly improved the bank’s financial structure.In 2005, promoted to Deputy President and Member of the Board, becoming the first woman to hold this position at the bank in Japan.
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Joined Polaris Principal Finance (now Polaris Capital Group) as a full-time advisor
Served as an external board director for several portfolio companies, supporting their business turnaround.
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Joined the Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited
Initially involved in Dai-ichi Life’s CSR initiatives and D&I promotion, but after the launch of the Stewardship Code actively engaged in dialogue with portfolio companies executives as an asset owner while promoting ESG investments and establishing the premium position as an institutional investor in Japan. From 2020, served as Deputy Head of Global Sustainability at Dai-ichi Life Holdings, the parent company of Dai-ichi Life, promoted the company’s sustainability initiatives.(〜2022)
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Assumed the position of Independent Board of Director at RENOVA, Inc.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) Assumed the position of Group Chief Sustainability Officer
Led the development and implementation of global sustainability strategy. Stepped down from the role at the end of March 2025 and currently serves as an advisor in the fields of environment and social impact.
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Joined Quantum Accounting Inc.
Assumed the position of Advisor
