Singapore
I bring a world of diverse ideas and expertise to my professional activities. This stems from my direct experiences in different industries (VC, tech, healthcare), functions (strategy, partnerships, investments), and company types (MNC, start-up, advisory). In addition, I speak three languages and lived in six countries, including ~9 years in Japan. Such range of experiences and skills means that I adapt to changes globally, integrating different people and perspectives into a cohesive solution for your business needs.
• Supporting companies on Japan ↔ Southeast Asia cross-border expansion, investments, etc., working alongside teams of industry and functional experts across both geographies. • 日本 ↔ 東南アジア間のクロスボーダー展開や投資などについて、両地域の業界・機能分野の専門家チームと連携しながら企業を支援。
Vertex Holdings is a Singapore-based venture capital investment holding company, with over USD$6B AUM globally. It provides anchor funding and operational support to a proprietary global network of venture capital funds. Currently, there are seven network partnerships, namely: Vertex Ventures China, Vertex Ventures Israel, Vertex Ventures SEA & India, Vertex Ventures US, Vertex Ventures Japan, Vertex Ventures HC and Vertex Growth. The Vertex network of funds invests in early stage technology opportunities through Vertex Ventures, early stage healthcare opportunities through Vertex Ventures HC, and growth stage opportunities through Vertex Growth. Each Vertex fund operates independently, with separate local teams that raise and manage their respective funds.
Example management consulting projects: • Commercial due diligence (e.g. to assess and develop valuation of M&A target) • Go-to-market strategy • Macro-environment analysis • Strategic partnership guidance • Regulatory proposal development
• benshi.ai is a start-up fully funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that aims to build an advanced machine learning platform to reduce global health inequalities. • Scope included: Strategic alliance/partnerships; Corporate strategy; HR (e.g. setting up processes); Legal (e.g. GDPR compliance); Public relations
• Kyowa Kirin is a global pharmaceutical company, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, that is ranked among the top 50 worldwide in revenue. • Examined external investment opportunities including M&A, working with venture capitals and investment banks.