Wataru Suzuki

Wataru Suzuki serves as the Vice President and Head of Government Affairs for SAP Japan, a position held since April 2025, where focus lies on representing the company's government-related activities. Suzuki also holds the presidency at the Asociación de la Amistad Dominico-Japonésa since June 2015, promoting political, economic, and cultural ties between Japan and the Dominican Republic. Previous experience includes roles such as Director of External Affairs Strategy at Philip Morris International, Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy for Google Cloud Japan, and Public Policy Manager at GR Japan K.K., with expertise in government relations, policy advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. Educational credentials include an MA in Political Economy from The University of Manchester and a BA (Honors) in International Development/Political Economy from Trent University.