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About me

Kei is a Japanese American entrepreneur, award winning innovation leader and currently Managing Director of R/GA Tokyo since April 2021 where he helps his clients prototype the future. He focuses on world first, region first and industry first projects, having led teams to develop Japan's de facto national database of evacuation shelters, produce the world's first AI classic concert at Ars Electronica and create a world's first smart speaker that won the CES Innovation Award this year.

Previously, he was leader of the Digital Makers Lab at IBM Japan, and before that the Global Innovation Director at Dentsu.

Kei is one of Japan's most active global keynote speakers having spoken in approximately 40 countries, and also contributes as pitch mentor for the Japan chapter of the world's largest accelerator PlugandPlay. He is a graduate of Waseda University and currently studying for his Executive MBA.

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AvailabilityLooking for work

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LocationTokyo: Japan

Working locationsTokyo: Japan, New York: United States

Skill LevelDirector

LanguagesEnglish, Japanese

Tagged Job TitlesManaging Director

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Skills

Communications, Digital Strategy, Team Management

Sector Experience

Advertising, Communications, Consulting Services, Creative Services, Crisis Management, Information Technology, Mobile, Retail, Space Industry

Clients

Diageo, Google, Nike, Shiseido, Suntory, Uber, Yamaha

Awards

AME Award Gold, Cannes Lions - Shortlist, CES Innovation Award 2020, One Show - Shortlist, SABRE Award, Shorty Award

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