Atsushi Izu
Tokyo,13
Summary
Corporate innovation and digital transformation professional with extensive and diverse experience. Collaborative work with startups and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
Proven track record of leading projects from inception to completion, driving organizational growth and success.
Strong problem-solving abilities, thirst for knowledge, and exceptional communication skills. Ready to contribute to team success and deliver positive outcomes.
Eager to take on new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Seasoned leader with a solid background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic goals.
Recognized for developing efficient processes, maintaining high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational objectives. Renowned for a collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of the Innovation Planning Group
Dai-ichi Life Holdings Ltd
04.2024 - Current
- Business planning: search for novel business models and conduct demonstrations for commercialisation
- Alliances/investments: Alliances/investments in start-ups aiming at acquiring new capabilities
- Project management: resourcing, scheduling and management of the above
- Lab management: management of Silicon Valley, London and other Labs globally.
- Supporting the portfolio start-ups' scaling
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
Non Executive Director
YuLife Ltd.
07.2022 - Current
- Activities to create synergies, including international expansion, through a strategic alliance
- Facilitated collaboration among board members, promoting diverse perspectives and informed decision-making processes.
- Contributed to financial oversight by reviewing budgets, financial reports, and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
Director, Head of London Innovation Lab
Dai-ichi Life International (Europe) Ltd.
04.2019 - 03.2024
- From the establishment of innovation centres to research the innovation initiatives and tech trends in Europe
- Conducting PoC between EMEA start-ups and Japan
- Investment in middle- to late-stage start-up and VCs
- Business due diligence for CVC investment
- Engaged teams in change processes to minimize resistance and promote acceptance.
Regional Head of HR and Administration
DLI Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Monitoring of the remuneration and scouting the group company executives in the Asia-Pacific region
- Renovation project of the office
- IT infrastructure renewal
- Localisation of regional control centre operations
- Transfer pricing documentation
- Analyzed existing systems to identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions
Head of Policy Service Division
Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co.
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Conduct management of the department with more than 100 employees, pro-actively promoting line management and operational efficiency
- RPA project: led company-wide implementation project
- BPO project: BPO of the work for a premium receipt through bank
- Led project for the support to the Great East Japan Earthquake
- Development of customer management systems
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Japanese History
03-1997
Skills
- Innovation
- Digital Transformation
- PMO
- Investment and business due diligence
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Jobsummary
Bachelor's, Osaka University, 05/01/97, Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co., Director of the Contract Services Section, 06/01/99, 03/31/17, Contract management department with more than 100 employees, Pro-actively promoting line management and operational efficiency, RPA company-wide implementation project promotion, BPO implementation of premium bank book-entry transfer operations, Digitalisation of large scale media information, Response to the Great East Japan Earthquake, DLI Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Director, Human Resources, Administration and Accounting Group, 04/01/17, 03/31/19, Management of group company managers and directors, Monitoring of the remuneration of regional Group company managers, Full renovation of offices implemented, IT infrastructure renewal, Contracted welfare services for expatriates, Dai-ichi Life International (Europe) Ltd., Director of the London Innovation Lab, 04/01/19, 03/31/24, Establishment of innovation centres in Europe, Proposal and implementation of PoC between EMEA start-ups and Japan, Finding, proposing and negotiating investment opportunities, Business due diligence in M&A transactions, Dai-ichi Life Holdings Co., Director of the Innovation Planning Group, 04/01/24, present, Oversees new business planning and development, Start-up investments and alliances, Group laboratories management, YuLife, External Director, 07/01/22, present, Activities to create synergies through a strategic alliance, International expansion
Speaking Engagements
- Moderator for the ʻFuture of Insuranceʼ panel discussion at the Geneva Association Digital Technology Conference (2024)
- Speaking in Capgemini World Life Insurance Report (2023 and 2024)
- Speaker and panelist at the event INSURINNOVATOR CONNECT ASIA 2024 (Hong Kong), organised by Insurance Innovation Conference (2024)
- Speaker at Plug and Play Japan, Japan Summit 2024 (2024)
- Speaker on 'Insurance Transformation in the Age of 100 Years of Life' at the 'Future of Insurance' event organised by Reuters(2023)
- Co-organised an event with Dai-ichi Life International (Europe) and Intralink on 'Secrets to maximising synergies between UK and Japanese companies', and delivered a speech(2023)
- Speaker at the online roundtable conference "Leveraging Scale Through Cooperation" hosted by DIA, Europe's largest insurtech association (2021)
Languages
Japanese
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Certification
- "Design Thinking Masterclass" by LUMA(2024)
- Executive Program "Next Level Insurance Innovation in the Age of Data" at the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland) (2021)
Timeline
Head of the Innovation Planning Group - Dai-ichi Life Holdings Ltd
04.2024 - Current
Non Executive Director - YuLife Ltd.
07.2022 - Current
Director, Head of London Innovation Lab - Dai-ichi Life International (Europe) Ltd.
04.2019 - 03.2024
Regional Head of HR and Administration - DLI Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
04.2017 - 03.2019
Head of Policy Service Division - Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co.
06.2015 - 03.2017
Osaka University - Bachelor of Arts, Japanese History
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