Akira Yamaguchi (

Akira Yamaguchi has a diverse work experience in the fields of business development and representation, particularly in the animation industry. Akira is currently serving as a Governor for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan and Director of the Japan Office for Investissement Québec. Previously, Yamaguchi founded Sun Bridge Inc., where they provided services in business development and consultation for the entertainment industry. Akira also held positions such as President and Secretary Board Of Directors at the Quebec Japan Business Forum to promote business relations between Quebec and Japan. Additionally, Yamaguchi served as Japan Representative for the Festival international du film d'animation d'Annecy and Advisory Consultant-Coordinator for CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd. Akira has also worked at GENCO Inc. as an International Representative and at Toon Boom Animation Inc. as a Business Development Consultant. Yamaguchi's work experience also includes freelancing as a Japanese-French-English speaking Business Advisor and being the Head of International Business Development at Corporation Image Entertainment Inc.

Akira Yamaguchi completed a Program in Entrepreneurship, Culture, Media, and Entertainment at HEC Montréal from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that, they obtained a Japanese Proficiency Test Level 1 certification from the Japan Foundation in 2004. In 2000 to 2001, Yamaguchi pursued a Master's Degree in Radio Broadcast Sound Producing at Studio Ecole de France. Additionally, they completed a DEUG in Communication and Media Studies at CELSA Paris-Sorbonne in 1999. In 1998 to 1999, Yamaguchi studied at Ecole Active Bilingue, but no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.