Ako Shimada

Ako Shimada is a global executive and independent director with over 20 years of experience in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and data privacy, advising both public and private companies. Currently serving as an Independent Outside Director for Fujitec Elevators & Escalators and a Member of the Board of Directors for KA Imaging Inc. and Ushio America, Inc., they leverage their expertise in M&A, intellectual property, and risk management. Previously, Shimada has held positions such as Attorney at Rutan & Tucker, LLP and Assistant General Counsel at Christie Digital Systems, focusing on litigation and compliance matters. Born and raised in Japan, Shimada is bilingual in English and Japanese and has higher education credentials from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.