Makoto Shimizu

Makoto Shimizu has a strong background in tax and treasury management, with a focus on transfer pricing. Makoto started their career at NTT Communications in 2005, working as an Assistant Manager in HR for a brief period before moving to Verio in 2005 as the Director of Corporate Finance. In 2009, they returned to NTT Communications as a Senior Tax Manager and eventually became the Tax Director. In 2017, they joined NTT Ltd. as the Deputy Managing Director and CFO, responsible for overseeing financial operations. In 2019, they transitioned to the role of Senior Vice President, focusing on tax and transfer pricing. In October 2021, they were promoted to the position of Senior Vice President with a focus on tax and treasury management at NTT Ltd.

Makoto Shimizu obtained a Bachelor's degree in Economics from The University of Tokyo in 1997. After that, they pursued a Master of Business Administration degree from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business with a focus on Finance and Entrepreneurship, completing it in 2005. Makoto Shimizu also holds additional certifications, including a Certified Public Accountant designation granted by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation provided by the CFA Institute. The specific years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.