Professional Roles and Achievements
Achievements
- President & Founder, Europe MBA Sports Business Community
- VP of Strategy, ESADE Sports Business Club
Academics
-MBA Batch of 2026
-Bachelor of Commerce, Keio University 2020
What is invisible but essential about YOU? or ESADE? or Barcelona?
People often meet me and see a friendly, energetic professional passionate about the sports industry. My CV shows leadership roles at IMG, Fighters Sports & Entertainment, World Football Summit, and at ESADE. But what truly defines me lies deeper — in a lifelong journey with football and a defining moment at the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
I have played football at a high level since childhood and competed against some of Japan’s top talents, including Kaoru Mitoma. Watching former teammates and rivals shine on the world stage during the Qatar World Cup moved me profoundly. It made me realise that while I might not represent Japan on the pitch, I could still help shape the future of Japanese football off it.
That moment changed my trajectory. I decided to pivot my career, move to Barcelona, and join ESADE to gain the international business skills and network necessary to contribute to the Japanese national team’s success. My dream is bold but clear: to help host the 2046 World Cup in Japan and play a key role in Japan winning the tournament.
To prepare for this future, I have sought hands-on experience in Europe’s football industry, securing internships and strategic roles at IMG and Fighters Sports & Entertainment and World Football Summit while also founding the Europe MBA Sports Business Community. This initiative connects students across top European MBA programs who share a commitment to transforming the sports business.
What is invisible but essential about me is this long-term dedication and sense of purpose. Beyond job titles and achievements, I am motivated by building bridges between Japan and the global football world, creating opportunities for others, and contributing to a collective vision much larger than myself. This belief drives me every day at ESADE, in Barcelona, and in my future career.
Invisible but Essential 