Joining Digital Garage in 2013, Yohei was responsible for financial institutions such as banks and credit card companies, focusing on digital marketing support centered on internet advertising. After leaving the company in 2018, he relocated to Israel to study Jewish business culture, negotiation techniques, and the global startup ecosystem. During his time there, he deepened his connections with multiple startups, universities, and venture capital firms under the guidance of local venture capitalists. In 2020, he founded GESHER Inc. and assumed the role of CEO. He has also completed the M&A Executive Program at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
After graduating from the University of Tokyo with a degree in Engineering, Koji began his career at NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), where he worked as a TV program director and was also involved in the development of digital services. He later served as a Visiting Scientist at the MIT Media Lab in the United States and went on to build a social media marketing team at Amazon Prime Video, before leading domestic and international marketing at a SaaS startup. Koji joined GESHER Inc. in May 2025 as Head of Corporate Marketing and was appointed Executive Officer and COO in March 2026. He also teaches strategy and marketing at GLOBIS and serves as Vice President of the International Youth Exchange Organization of Japan. He holds a Master’s degree in International Business Administration from the University of Tsukuba.
After graduating from Doshisha University with a degree in Humanities, Yuki joined a HR company and was involved in launching a new business. Since August 2021, she has been working at GESHER, focusing on B2B sales and digital advertising in the recruitment marketing domain. She specializes in building strong, trust-based client relationships and driving continuous improvement. Currently serving as a manager, she also leads team member development and work on optimizing internal operations through process design and system implementation.
After graduating from Rikkyo University with a degree in Literature, Taiga worked at Digital Garage, where he was involved in advertising sales and operations in a wide range of industries, including education, cosmetics, health foods, apps, and BtoB. In addition, he introduces ad technology from overseas, conducts overseas market research, and expands sales of advertising measures in local media.
With over 20 years of experience in the digital media and digital marketing industries, Koji has held a range of leadership positions, including Editor-in-Chief of ITmedia Enterprise and ITmedia Marketing at ITmedia Inc.; Launch Producer of DIGIDAY Japan and Founding Editor-in-Chief of Business Insider Japan at Infobahn Inc.; and Chief Editor at Hatena Co., Ltd. Drawing on his extensive experience in launching and managing digital media businesses, Koji supports clients in developing digital marketing strategies, building media platforms, and strengthening their organizations.
With a bachelor’s degree from the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden and a master’s degree in Computer Science from Keio University, Christoffer’s background spans both technology and education. His experience includes analyzing customer data as a systems engineer at Panasonic, as well as working in English education and customer support. Currently serving as the manager of the Intelligence Team within GESHER’s Consulting Department, he brings a diverse and international perspective to his role.
Aung moved to Japan in 2024 to join GESHER. His main focus is on building in-house products and working on web development projects that integrate AI. With 7 years of experience in web development, he brings a strong balance of technical expertise and user-centered thinking to his work. He is dedicated to improving the productivity of GESHER members by developing in-house tools that support a more efficient and impactful working environment.
After graduating from Nihon University College of Art, Eri began her career as a photographer at a major Japanese newspaper. She then gained extensive experience in sales planning and producing at several leading Japanese advertising agencies. Later, she served as a group leader at a major IT and entertainment company, where she managed a marketing group and handled public relations. With a proven track record across BtoB, BtoC, BtoG, and GtoC sectors, she joined Gesher in September 2026. She contributes to sustainable value creation in her role overseeing Marketing Communications.
After graduating from Doshisha University, Takahito built more than 25 years of experience across a broad range of corporate functions, including corporate planning, M&A, business operations, and corporate administration, at companies such as Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. Seeking an opportunity to contribute to corporate growth while further developing his expertise in a dynamic, multinational environment, he joined GESHER Inc. in September 2026. Drawing on his extensive experience, Takahito currently leads the Finance and Accounting division, with a particular focus on FP&A, and works to strengthen the financial foundation for GESHER’s sustainable growth.
Ilya began his career at Funai Consulting, where he worked on new business development for domestic SMEs. In 2020, he joined a construction project management firm and served as a project manager on large-scale PPP infrastructure projects in developing countries. After gaining experience in translation at an IT company, he joined an investment firm in 2023, where he managed multi-million-dollar international projects and developed new ventures. Having also worked in an M&A intermediary, he joined GESHER in November 2025.
After graduating from a university in Australia, Daichi pursued a career in an industry where he could leverage his international perspective and joined a travel agency. He worked at Haneda Airport, where he enhanced his customer service and adaptability through communication with customers from various nationalities. In July 2023, He joined GESHER, where he has been responsible for sales and advertising operations in the field of digital marketing targeting overseas markets. Currently, he utilizes English skills and international experience to manage advertising operations and provide optimization proposals for global clients, contributing to tangible results.
After graduating from university, Honoka began her career as a new graduate at a regional bank, where she was responsible for personal banking operations. Motivated by a strong interest in China’s unique blend of rapid economic development and ongoing complexity, she made the decision to resign and pursue studies abroad. She studied at East China Normal University in Shanghai, and upon returning to Japan, joined a web advertising agency as an account planner. She later became a member of GESHER, where she works alongside clients to uncover and address the core issues behind their marketing challenges, always striving to approach each project from their perspective.
Yutaro spent five years co-managing a restaurant in Vietnam with a French business partner, taking hands-on responsibility for a wide range of operations, including negotiations with local partners, general management, social media and digital advertising, and graphic design. After returning to Japan, he gained extensive experience at digital marketing consultancies and advertising agencies, delivering end-to-end solutions from strategy development through execution across SEO, social media, and digital advertising. Drawing on his hands-on business experience and data-driven approach to marketing, Yutaro joined GESHER Inc. in September 2026 to help Japanese companies accelerate their growth in overseas markets.
After majoring in Visual Arts at university, Masataka began his career at a photo studio, where he managed the full creative production process, from photography and design direction to production management. He later joined a leading IT company as a Social Media Manager, overseeing content development from requirements definition through execution within a globally standardized environment. In addition to leading initiatives for the Japanese market, he also contributed to international projects and cross-border marketing campaigns. Masataka’s strengths lie in his ability to bring together design expertise, digital marketing knowledge, and project management skills to drive brand growth across multiple touchpoints. He joined GESHER Inc. to leverage the power of design and visual storytelling to connect people, ideas, and markets and create new value.
Adrian holds a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Hawaii and began his career at Hawaii’s largest grocery retailer, leading packaging design for a private-label brand. After moving to Japan, he joined a creative agency as an Art Director, designing and developing websites for Japanese and international clients. At GESHER, he contributes to various creative initiatives and looks forward to helping strengthen the brand’s identity.
Originally from Taiwan, Shih-bo began his career as a designer in 2007 after graduating from the Department of Industrial Design at National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan. He later earned a master’s degree in Graphic Design from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. After working at AECOM, one of the world’s leading design consultancies, and other organizations, he gained extensive professional experience across multiple countries and regions before joining GESHER, Inc. in July 2026. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience, Shih-bo has worked across a wide range of fields, from urban planning and corporate branding to UI/UX design. His strengths lie in his global communication skills, fluency in Japanese, English, and Chinese, and logical, strategic approach to design.
Originally from Myanmar, Su graduated from the University of Yangon before moving to Japan in 2022, where she earned a master’s degree from the Graduate School of Political Science at Waseda University. She currently leads the design and continuous improvement of GESHER STATION, GESHER’s in-house digital product that supports operational efficiency across the company. Her work spans product strategy, UX/UI design, user research, and prototyping. When she first joined GESHER, she worked on market research across technology, finance, and environmental sustainability. Drawing on this experience, she now contributes to product development by bridging business, technology, and design.
Mika is a nationally certified career consultant with approximately 10 years of experience in HR, primarily in back-office operations and mid-career recruitment. At a foreign-owned AI startup, Mika helped launch both a recruitment placement business and an EdTech AI business. Mika specializes in organizational development through global talent, as well as supporting the onboarding and long-term retention of international employees. Driven by a vision of building strong organizations that transcend national and cultural boundaries, Mika joined GESHER.
Originally from Mongolia, Ankhzul is a designer with over six years of experience across a wide range of disciplines, including graphic design, branding, UI/UX, and web design. She has held leadership and senior design positions in both Japan and Mongolia, leading projects from visual strategy development through to project management. In addition to her native Mongolian, Ankhzul is proficient in Japanese, English, and Russian. She is skilled in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud tools, and her strengths include marketing-oriented analysis and the development of multilingual design solutions.
After working at a company within the NTT DOCOMO Group, Hiroya joined GREE, Inc., where he conducted legal reviews in the Quality Management Department and was involved in new project development and management as a planner in the gaming business. He later moved to the digital advertising division, managing digital advertising campaigns, SSP monetization, and monthly revenues of several hundred million yen. He subsequently joined Unity Technologies Japan, a global IT company, where he led revenue optimization initiatives generating tens of millions of yen per month and oversaw the onboarding of major clients. Leveraging his multifaceted perspective and strong problem-solving capabilities, Hiroya joined GESHER, Inc. in July 2026.
As a Business Consultant at GESHER Inc., Chai helps Japanese and international corporations and startups drive global innovation through strategic partnerships and M&A. Originally from India, she holds an Engineering background in Nanotechnology and came to Japan in 2019 to pursue a PhD in Structural Biology at Kyoto University. With strong R&D experience collaborating with government organizations and research institutions in India, she now applies this analytical mindset to solving complex business challenges. She focuses on identifying emerging technologies, evaluating cross-border opportunities, and driving growth across sectors including materials, life sciences and digital industries.
After seven years of volunteering at AFS, Dimas decided to pursue his passion for bridging people and business. In 2020, he enrolled at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, majoring in International Relations. During his studies, he managed the university’s largest stage performance with 1,500 attendees and took 1st place for the Japan round of Hult Prize, representing Japan at the Global Summit. After graduation, he joined a startup in Nagoya as a Strategy and HR consultant, successfully launching an overseas licensing project for a Japan-originated IP to Indonesia. In 2025, he joined GESHER, focusing on Japan-side business development.
Mimi Lam holds a BA in Marketing from the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom. With over 10 years of experience spanning project management, sales, and marketing coordination across American and multinational companies, she excels in bridging business development with cross-functional execution. Fluent in Japanese, English, and Cantonese, she brings a global, commercially driven approach to GESHER.
After graduating from university, Noriko worked at a full-service advertising agency as a media representative and account executive, engaging in a wide range of responsibilities. She supported the marketing activities of both domestic and international brands—including global entertainment companies and sports manufacturers—providing end-to-end support from strategic planning through execution. She joined GESHER in November 2025, where she leverages the extensive media expertise and marketing perspective she has developed throughout her career to deliver optimal, client-centric solutions tailored to each brand’s challenges.
After graduating from a community college in the United States, Eri gained diverse professional experience across the travel, outdoor manufacturing, healthcare, and IT industries. Her roles have included executive assistant to the CEO, administration, accounting, and trade operations. With more than 10 years of experience as an executive assistant to a professor at a medical university, she has developed strong skills in task management, prioritization, and operational efficiency. Eri is dedicated to creating a supportive work environment for team members and helping ensure smooth organizational operations through effective communication with a wide range of stakeholders.
After graduating from a local high school in the United States, Ayane studied at the University of the Sacred Heart, Tokyo, and is now pursuing a master’s degree in English Language and Literature. Alongside her studies, she has gained marketing experience through internships at an AI startup and a B2B marketing company, working across lead generation and event planning. She also served as president of the university orchestra. Drawing on her international perspective and strong initiative, she contributes to marketing projects with a proactive approach.
