Hiroaki Kando 神門 宏明

Hiroaki Kando has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Hiroaki Kando currently works as a Business Development Manager at FLYWHEEL Inc. since February 2020. Prior to that, they worked at LINE Corp as the Manager of the Clova (AI Platform) Alliance Team from February 2017 to February 2020.

Before joining LINE Corp, Hiroaki Kando worked at ZENRIN DataCom for several years. Hiroaki Kando held multiple positions, including Head of New Business Development and General Manager of the ITS Business Department. In these roles, they led strategic partnership development and launched new service/technology solutions with global IoT/ITS related companies. Hiroaki Kando also played a key role in advancing the company's presence in overseas connected car markets and managing a team of 10 members.

Earlier in their career, Hiroaki Kando worked as the Deputy General Manager of the Mobile and ITS Business Department at ZENRIN DataCom. Hiroaki Kando also served as the Marketing Manager at Curiocity corp., a joint venture established by Mitsui & Co. in 2000.

In summary, Hiroaki Kando has a diverse work background in business development, strategic partnerships, and marketing, with a focus on technology and innovation.

Hiroaki Kando holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Doshisha University, although the specific duration of their studies is unknown.