Akira Takenaka

Akira Takenaka has a diverse professional background, currently serving as an Associate at Social Finance since October 2021, following positions as a Senior Analyst and Analyst within the same organization. Prior to this, Akira worked at the Metropolitan Police as a Police Constable from July 2019 to September 2021, participating in the Police Now Graduate Leadership Programme and acting as the Designated Ward Officer for Streatham Hill. Akira's early career includes experience as a Professional Rugby Player with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and the Japan Rugby Football Union, representing the Japan U20 team in the U20 Junior World Rugby Championship. Akira holds a degree from Durham University, completed between 2015 and 2018, and attended Hampton School from 2007 to 2014.