EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Highly strategic Legal Executive with extensive expertise in global business expansion, corporate governance, and intellectual property strategy. Champion of a “Strategic Legal” philosophy, positioning the legal function as a business accelerator. Proven track record in resolving high-stakes international disputes, pioneering Web3 regulatory frameworks, and leading legal digital transformation (DX).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Daito Entertainment (Daito Group) | Jan 2026 – Present
General Manager, Legal Department
Lead global legal and governance functions for the core amusement business and premium “GESHARY COFFEE” brand.

Strategic Advisory: Directly advise the President on strategic contract structuring, dispute resolution, and compliance. Mitigate corporate risk while maximising business opportunities.

Global Expansion: Direct legal strategy for the vertical “Farm to Cup” model, including Latin American coffee farm acquisition, operations, regulatory compliance, and global retail expansion.

Legal DX: Champion digital transformation by actively integrating Generative AI into legal operations.

COLOPL, Inc. | Mar 2020 – Dec 2025
Senior Executive Officer & Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
Directed legal, IP, and governance for a publicly traded gaming enterprise.

Dispute & Governance: Exclusively led front-line negotiations to settle a high-profile patent lawsuit with Nintendo (no external counsel). Pioneered virtual-only general shareholders’ meetings.

IP Strategy: Orchestrated patent strategies achieving top-tier industry rankings for “Patent Asset” and “Competitor Deterrence.” Named inventor on 30+ registered patents; contributed to 50+ applications.

Web3 & Crypto: Served as Director of Legal Affairs at Brilliantcrypto (2023–2025), successfully navigating complex global cryptocurrency regulations to drive business and digital asset expansion.

Casio Computer Co., Ltd. | 2006 – Mar 2020
Head of Legal Department
Directed global legal operations and IP strategy to facilitate international growth.

Global Operations: Managed cross-border contracts, licensing, and global brand protection for consumer electronics and timepieces.

Antitrust: Led successful direct negotiations with the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) regarding resale price maintenance, effectively mitigating substantial regulatory impact.

EARLY CAREER EXPERIENCE

– Sony Global Solutions Inc.

– Elpida Memory, Inc.

– Innotech Corporation

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