Takeshi O.

Takeshi (Tak) O. is an accomplished finance professional currently serving as a Partner at World Innovation Lab (WiL) since March 2019, focusing on investment, portfolio management, and growth strategies for portfolio companies. Prior to this role, Takeshi held several key positions at Mizuho Securities from July 2014 to February 2019 as Managing Director in TMT Coverage within Global Investment Banking, where responsibilities included equity and debt financing deals and M&A advisement for major clients such as SoftBank and Rakuten. Earlier career stages involved senior research analysis and management roles in structured finance at Mizuho Corporate Bank and The Industrial Bank of Japan. Educational credentials include an MBA from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business and a Bachelor of Law from The University of Tokyo, complemented by certifications as a Chartered International Investment Analyst (CIIA) and a Japanese CFA.