Akiko Hirao

Akiko Hirao currently serves as a Manager at NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Inc., where responsibilities include conducting market research, startup analysis, and fostering collaboration with NTT Group companies. Prior roles at NTT Communications involved strategic planning as an Information Technology Strategist and project management, where Akiko contributed to public sector projects and ensured timely completion by coordinating team efforts. Akiko also has experience as a Network Engineer at both NTT Singapore and NTT Communications, focusing on diagnosing network issues and managing deployment projects. Akiko holds a Master's degree in Information and Communication Science and a Bachelor's degree in Information Engineering from Keio University. Interests encompass Food Tech, AgTech, Sustainability, Smart Factory, and Wellness.