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This list showcases the top Japan based Director operating in the Network Security space. If you think a Director is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected]
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.

Nobuhiro Endo
Chairman of the Board of Directors of NEC Corporation
Nobuhiro Endo is the Chairman of the Board of Directors at NEC since April 2016. Previously, Nobuhiro was appointed President of NEC Corporation effective April 1, 2010 after serving as the Senior Vice President. During his tenure as Senior Vice President, Nobuhiro’s responsibilities included corporate strategy and business development and he held a key position in driving various management reforms of the NEC Group. Nobuhiro has also taken a key responsibility in formulating the mid-term growth plan of the NEC Group, “V2012 -Beyond boundaries, Toward our Vision-” Nobuhiro joined NEC in 1981. Nobuhiro spent the next two decades in the development of wireless communication systems, mainly for satellite communication systems and mobile phone base stations. In 2003, Nobuhiro led business for the ultra compact microwave communications system, “PASOLINK,” which achieved a No.1 global market share*, through increasing market share in overseas markets, driven by growth in emerging countries. Throughout his career, Nobuhiro has focused on driving innovation through advanced technologies for customers worldwide, and building strong relationships with a diverse field of customers both in Japan and worldwide. Nobuhiro is known for his wide-ranging international perspectives through his extensive experiences in the global market and time living abroad. Nobuhiro earned his Ph.D. degree from the Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology in March 1981.
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About : NEC Corporation is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies that benefit businesses and people around the world.

Kaoru Yano
Member of the Board of Directors of NEC Corporation
Kaoru Yano is a Member of the Board of Directors at NEC Corporation since April 2016. Kaoru served as President of NEC Corporation of America, Inc from March 15, 2006 to April 1, 2010. Kaoru served as Senior Executive Vice President of NEC Corporation from June 2004 to March 2006 and its Executive Vice President from October 2002 to June 2004. Kaoru joined NEC Corporation in April 1966. Kaoru also served as the President of NEC Networks from April 2002 to April 2003 and served as its Company Deputy President since December 2000. Kaoru served as an Executive Vice President of NEC Networks since October 2002, Senior Vice President since June 1999 and its Associate Senior Vice President since June 1995. Kaoru served as Executive General Manager, Transmission Operations Unit since June 1994. Kaoru has been Chairman of the Board of Directors at NEC Technologies India Limited since April 2010. Kaoru has been the Chairman of NEC Corporation since April 1, 2010. Kaoru has been Representative Director of NEC Technologies India Limited since April 2006. Kaoru served as Director of NEC Corp. since June 1995. Kaoru served as a Director of NEC Networks since June 1995. Kaoru holds Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics Engineering from the University of Tokyo in March 1966 and obtained a Master of Science in electronics engineering from Stanford University in June 1975.
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About : NEC Corporation is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies that benefit businesses and people around the world.

Mitsuo Okada
Representative Director, CEO, and Founder of Capy Inc.
Mitsuo Okada, a Ph.D. holder in Computer Science from Kyoto University, who has extensive expertise in online security technology for which had received recognition in the U.S.
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About Capy Inc., MutechTrail: Capy Inc is a start-up that offers secure online security solutions for websites via its CAPTCHA solution.
Kenzaburo Tamaru
Outside Directors of Ridge-i
Kenzaburo Tamaru is the Outside Directors at Ridge-i.
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About Ridge-i: Ridge-i provide AI technology optimized for business needs.
Kenzaburo Tamaru
Outside Directors of Ridge-i
Kenzaburo Tamaru is the Outside Directors at Ridge-i.
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About Ridge-i: Ridge-i provide AI technology optimized for business needs.
Shey Hakusui
Representative Director and CEO of Uni
Shey Hakusui is the Representative Director and CEO of UNI.
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About InterVault, Uni: Uni provides an IoT platform that has big data utilization by AI, high-speed blockchain, and high-level security environment.
Takahiro Ohata
Representative Director / CEO / Founder of Realglobe
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About Realglobe: Real Globe is a company that makes use of advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, and Robotics.
Kenji Fujii
Representative Director and Founder of Bankguard
Kenji Fujii is the Representative Director and Founder at Bankguard.
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About Bankguard: BankGuard is involved in the research and development of countermeasures against attacks on online banking.
Ponto Matsuyama
Director CTO of MutechTrail
Sakito Ponto Matsuyama is the Director CTO at MutechTrail.
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About MutechTrail: MutechTrail creates various security systems for smartphones.
Takaaki Nagayama
Director of Betrend
Takaaki Nagayama is currently working as a Director at Betrend.
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About Betrend: Betrend is equipped with functions that help customers continuously communicate with stores that use smartphones and mobile phones.
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