Joined NTT in 1995; involved in incubation projects for eight years at the Multimedia Business Development Department. Gained experience mainly through setting up Japanese businesses for technologies held by US venture firms. Assigned to NTT East Management Planning Department in 2003; involved in planning service strategies for NTT East group companies.

Joined NTT FINANCE in 2005; works in venture capital.
Target investment areas: IT services, wireless technology, optical telecom technology, security.

Completed master's degree in mechanical engineering at Osaka University Graduate School of Engineering Science.