Kohei Nishiwada

Founder & CEO at Asuene

Kohei Nishiwada has extensive work experience in both entrepreneurial and corporate environments. In 2019, they founded and became the CEO of Asuene, an innovative company focused on developing a cloud service called "Asuzero" that calculates and discloses CO2 emissions. As part of their role, they prioritize creating a better world for future generations. Kohei'scontributions to Asuene have been recognized, with the company being selected for Forbes Japan 100 and him personally receiving the Forbes Rising Star Award in 2021.

Before their entrepreneurial venture, Kohei served in various managerial roles at Mitsui & Co., Ltd. from 2009 to 2019. Kohei was a part of the Infrastructure Projects Business Unit and New Business Development Division, where they excelled in developing new business opportunities and managing infrastructure projects.

Overall, Kohei Nishiwada's work experience showcases their leadership skills, entrepreneurial drive, and passion for creating sustainable solutions.

Kohei Nishiwada attended Keio Academy of New York from 2001 to 2004, but it does not provide information about their degree or field of study during that time. From 2005 to 2009, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Commerce with a specialization in Management (Business Administration) at Keio University. In January 2019, they obtained a certification in Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity from Wharton Online, offered by the Wharton University of Pennsylvania on Coursera.

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  • Founder & CEO

    October, 2019 - present