Michael Takagawa

Michael Takagawa is an accomplished entrepreneur and executive advisor, recognized as the Founder and CEO of Corporate Edge since 1998, specializing in leadership advisory services for C-level executives. In addition to this role, Michael serves as an instructor for the course "Leadership Demystified" at Stanford University Graduate School of Business and co-leads the "DCI Speaks" program focusing on communications and executive presence at the Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute. Michael has a notable background, having previously held the positions of President and COO at Discovery Toys, where a successful business turnaround led to its sale to a Fortune 500 company, and Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Sales/Marketing at Colgate-Palmolive, alongside other senior marketing roles at major brands. Michael's educational qualifications include an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley.