Chief Academic Advisor
Parissa HAGHIRIAN
Parissa Haghirian is Professor at Kyoto University of Advanced Science.She has lived and worked in Japan since 2004 and is an internationally renowned expert in Japanesemanagement practices.
Academic Partner
Will BABER
William W. Baber, a Professor at Kyoto University's Graduate School of Management, also holding roles in economic development and supporting startups in Japan. He specializes in business model innovation, business negotiation and cross-cultural management, with numerous publications in these areas.
Academic Partner
Makoto SARATA
Makoto Sarata is a manager at the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, a lecturer at Doshisha University, focusing on business models and cultural commercialization. Since 2024, he has also supports SMEs with agricultural promotion
in Ehime Prefecture.
Chief Operations Officer
Yuko IMAI
With 14 years of experience in academic administration, Yuko Imai is a seasoned Senior Coordinator of International Academic Affairs dedicated to enhancing educational environments. Her expertise spans managing MBA programs, facilitating international exchanges, and developing strategic academic initiatives to support institutional growth and student success.
TEAM
Our expert team brings a wealth of experience and deep knowledge of Japanese business culture. Together, our unique blend of scholarly rigor and real-world application enables us to deliver transformative programs that deeply engage with the intricacies of Japanese business culture.