A distinguished leader in innovation and sustainability with over 20 years of experience across multiple sectors. Former Group CTO of Climate, Energy, and Environment at Panasonic Group and head of the Climate and Energy business. In 2019, became Panasonic’s youngest ever Corporate Executive Officer. Led the formulation of the Panasonic GREEN IMPACT, aiming to reduce global CO2 emissions by 1% through product innovations.Pioneered climate impact management with Avoided Emissions, driving large-scale behavioral change, resulting in WBCSD’s Avoided Emissions guidelines and recognition in the G7 Leaders’ Communiqué to accelerate societal net-zero goals. Demonstrated how effective impact management can revolutionize corporate climate actions, achieving positive outcomes for both people and the planet while driving significant business growth. Recognized by Mission Innovation for accelerating clean energy innovation. Now applying expertise to non-energy emission sectors, addressing methane and nitrous oxide emissions from livestock, innovating crops and grain production to avoid deforestation, and utilizing precision fermentation, cultivated meat, air protein, and seaweed.Previously held senior management positions at SAP in Tokyo, Newtown Square, and Palo Alto. Currently advises world’s top climate and nature companies listed on CA100+ and NA100 across energy, food and agriculture, forest, and financial institutions. Serving as a board member of the Japan Professional Football League (J-League). Named by Japan’s Modern Weekly magazine as one of the “50 CEOs Who Will Change Japan’s Future” among the top 100 influencers in business, science, and the arts.Excels in recognizing value in untapped markets and driving changes in decision-making through the development, discovery and quantification of hidden value. Understands the limitations of relying solely on facts and numbers, believing in the power of non-verbal communication and the ability to move hearts through nature, art, design, and sports.