Brian Fujimoto

Business Development Manager at Sony Interactive Entertainment

Brian Fujimoto has over 20 years of work experience in various industries. Brian started their career as a General Assistant at the California State Automobile Association (AAA) in 2000. From 2001 to 2005, they worked as a Camp Counselor and Tour Chaperone at The San Francisco Boys Chorus.

In 2005, Brian joined The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program as an Assistant Language Teacher for the Hiroshima Board of Education. Brian then worked as an Administrative Assistant in the Department of Medicine at UCSF from 2002 to 2004.

In 2008, Brian had a temporary role as an Assistant for Development, Legal, Publicity, and Merchandising Departments at Pixar Animation Studios. Brian then worked at AsianWeek Foundation as a Development Specialist for a few months in 2009.

Brian joined Capcom in 2009 as a 1st Party Relations and Publishing Coordinator. From 2012 to 2014, they served as a Business Development & Digital Sales Analyst at Capcom, USA. During their time at Capcom, Brian formulated and executed promotional activities, managed relationships with digital distribution partners, and maximized revenue through price promotions and bundles.

In 2014, Brian joined Sony Interactive Entertainment as a Sr. Manager, Digital Games Business. Brian managed the PlayStation Store Digital Game Business, driving significant growth in digital market share and gross revenue. Brian consistently exceeded budget targets and grew the Digital Games Business Team from 3 to 7 members.

Brian's most recent role at Sony Interactive Entertainment was as a Business Development Manager, starting in 2022. In this position, they managed over 25 video streaming app partners, negotiated licensing and commercial agreements, and shaped the business review strategy for top media accounts.

Throughout their career, Brian has demonstrated strong leadership, negotiation, and management skills, consistently achieving excellent results and contributing to the growth and success of the companies they have worked for.

From 2001 to 2005, Brian Fujimoto attended Brown University, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and International Relations.

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Timeline

  • Business Development Manager

    January, 2022 - present

  • Sr Account Manager

    March, 2020

  • Sr Manager Digital Games Business

    July, 2014