Ryo Ota

Ryo Ota is a Senior Associate at NordicNinja VC, having held this position since September 2019, following the role of Associate. Prior experience includes working as an Investment Officer in the Equity Finance Group of Japan Bank for International Cooperation from April 2017 to July 2020, and previously serving as a Loan Officer in both the Infrastructure and Environment Finance Group and Planning and Coordination Division. Notable achievements include arranging financing for Japanese machinery exports to EMEA countries and facilitating partnerships among ECAs in Asia. Ryo began a career in education as an English Teacher at Catal from March 2013 to March 2017. Ryo holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Affairs from Hitotsubashi University and participated in an exchange program at SOAS University of London.