Akihiro is Managing Director responsible for strategic analysis and engagement research of existing and potential portfolio companies. Prior to joining the firm, he was a management consultant and a project manager at A.T. Kearney and Corporate Directions, Inc. bringing almost 10 years of experience in helping clients within manufacturing, telecom, banking and retailing industries. Akihiro received his B.S. in Engineering Science and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Science from Kyoto University.