Makoto Morihara is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in management consulting and public policy. Currently serving as Managing Director & Partner at Boston Consulting Group since May 2019, and as a Senior Policy Advisor for the Gunma Prefectural Government since September 2019, Morihara brings expertise in public sector consulting. Previous roles include COO at Aoyama Shachu Corporation, Project Leader and Consultant at The Boston Consulting Group, and Deputy Director at the Cabinet Office. Morihara's early career includes significant contributions to telecom regulation planning at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Educational qualifications include an LL.M. in Entertainment & Media Law from the University of California, Los Angeles, and an LL.B. from The University of Tokyo.