Masao Masuda

Masao Masuda is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in corporate finance and management. Currently serving as the Managing Executive Officer at Development Bank of Japan Inc. since April 2007, Masuda has held various leadership roles, including Executive Officer overseeing Corporate Finance and Business Planning, and General Manager for multiple divisions focusing on land logistics, wholesale, retail, and food industries. Prior roles also include significant positions in overseas business development and M&A advisory within the aviation sector. Prior to this, Masuda worked as Deputy Director at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, where responsibilities included work in the International Affairs Division. Masuda holds a Master of Science in Management from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Kyoto University.