Our operations team is comprised of professionals with diverse perspectives and experience.
We are committed to supporting participants’ growth and success.
All our operation members are on volunteer base.
Tatsuhito Sugaoi
Executive Director
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Associate Professor, Yamagata University
In 2016, Tatsuhito Sugaoi launched the Japanese Venture For All® Program in Japan. Beyond this, Tatsuhito also develops corporate training programs and delivers training as an instructor to Global Fortune 100 companies. He received his MBA from Hitotsubashi University, one of the top business schools in Japan.
Tomoe Sekikawa
Program Coordinator
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After 20 years of experience as a systems engineer (SE) in designing and developing enterprise and municipal operational systems, I became independent. In addition to leveraging my experience to provide web and system development services, I operate under the “輪on” brand, offering talent development and event promotion for business leaders and local governments not only in Japan but also in global markets, based in Sapporo, Hokkaido.
Yusuke Takimoto
Marketing Lead
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After graduating from a junior college/vocational school, I gained experience in event planning and operations with a professional sports team in Japan.
After that, I worked in sales for retail clients at a major electronics manufacturer.
Through many experiences in both my work and personal life, I strongly realized the importance of solving social issues through data-driven collaboration among the public, private, and academic sectors.
Currently, I work at the company’s headquarters, planning and proposing initiatives that utilize consumer behavior data for government ministries and various industries.
I joined MEC through a connection, and I have been participating as a private supporter since the Tokyo event in 2025.
Kazuto Tomari
Operations Manager
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Graduated from the Graduate School of Education at Kanazawa University. As a former elementary school teacher, he is dedicated to solving Japan’s many difficult educational issues. After serving as a member of the Special Advisory Board of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, he is now devoting himself to the reconstruction efforts following the Noto Peninsula earthquake and heavy rain disaster. He currently represents a 600-person community and company.