Makoto Kawai

Makoto Kawai currently serves as the Director of Government Affairs at Zimmer Biomet, where responsibilities include shaping the external business and social environment to align with business needs. Concurrently, Makoto chairs both the Government Affairs and Healthcare Committees at the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, and leads the Orthopaedic Committee at the American Medical Devices and Diagnostics Manufacturers’ Association (AMDD). As an Independent Social Innovator, efforts focus on developing future talent skills, establishing regulations, and fostering a supportive culture through collaboration with universities, non-profits, and the public sector. Makoto is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Hyogo, having initiated a program aimed at cultivating globally capable leaders. Previous experience includes a role as Senior Manager at Procter & Gamble, where contributions included facilitating governmental support for corporate relocation and aiding in the development of regulatory frameworks. Makoto holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Doshisha University.