Senior finance professional with over 25 years of experience in Japan and Asia Pacific, specializing in investor relations, ESG and governance advisory, and credit ratings. Extensive background working with Japanese corporates, financial institutions, global investors, and regulators, with deep insight into disclosure standards, capital markets communication, and rating agency methodologies. Former senior executive at global institutions including Moody’s, MSCI, Bank of America Securities, and PayPay, with hands-on experience leading investor relations programs, managing credit and ESG ratings processes, and advising boards and senior management on governance, capital allocation, and market positioning. Covered a broad range of banks, non-bank financial institutions, insurers, and corporates, and participated in global rating committees and senior investor engagement. Currently advises companies through an independent IR and ESG consultancy, helping issuers strengthen credibility with investors, improve governance and ESG outcomes, navigate rating agency engagement, and access global capital. Fluent in English and Japanese. Known for strong pattern recognition, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex institutional dynamics into clear, actionable insight for investors and decision makers.