Kentaro Shimamoto

Kentaro Shimamoto is an experienced HR professional with a strong background in strategic planning and business management within the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as the Head of HR Business Partner and Vice President at Astellas Pharma since April 2020, Kentaro is responsible for HRBP activities for Japan Commercial. Prior roles include Associate Director of Corporate Planning at Astellas Pharma Canada, where responsibilities encompassed strategic planning and corporate governance. Kentaro's career at Astellas Pharma began in 2001, progressing from a Medical Representative to Senior Manager roles focused on executive office support and strategic business management in Japan. Kentaro holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business and Human Resources from Kobe University.