Shinichiro Kawazoe

Mr. Kawazoe has more than thirty years of senior management experience, including international assignments across three continents: Asia, Europe, and N. America. He has deep experience working internationally and cross-culturally assembling technical teams.​

Most recently, Mr. Kawazoe headed the business planning division of a commercial aircraft development company, leading an operational improvement program for more than 500 multinational engineers and mechanics, including various contractors in North America, and was responsible for planning and executing measures to realize greater efficiency. From 2012 to 2017, he headed overall business and business investment management in the in the northwestern region of the United States as regional head of the Mitsubishi Corporation. From 2008 to 2012, he was responsible for establishing Japan’s first jet airliner development company, and directing the parent company’s investment in it.

Mr. Kawazoe holds a BA in Economics from Tohoku University in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.