Hiroaki Masuda

Dynamic Chief Operating Officer and Vice President with over 15 years of experience in business consulting, IT management, and M&A advisory. Successfully raised over $20 million in capital and led market expansions for more than 20 companies, driving significant revenue growth. Proven ability to streamline operations, optimize IT strategies, and enhance digital capabilities. Renowned for leading complex projects, fostering client relationships, and achieving operational efficiencies. Strategic thinker with a solid track record of transforming business challenges into growth opportunities.

• Market Expansion: Facilitated the expansion of 20+ Japanese companies into the Chinese market, increasing client revenues by 50% through comprehensive market entry strategies (AMG Wealth Management).
• Strategic Business Growth: Instrumental in driving strategic growth initiatives that led to the establishment and expansion of client relationships in Hong Kong and China, supporting the successful entry and scaling of businesses in these markets (MAY Planning Co., Ltd.).
• Revenue Growth through IT Integration: Achieved significant revenue growth, including generating 10 billion yen in 2007 against a target of 8 billion yen (125%) by implementing optimized sales strategies and leveraging IT solutions (Hitachi Ltd.).
• Successful M&A and Fundraising: Led M&A projects and fundraising efforts that resulted in over $20 million in capital raised and successful integration of multiple businesses into the Singapore market (MAY Planning Pte., Ltd.).
• Technology-Driven Business Solutions: Directed the development and deployment of a mobile application for a major pharmaceutical client, enhancing digital capabilities and customer engagement, leading to a 30% increase in user adoption (SIGMAXYZ Inc.).
• Innovative Solutions for Business Expansion: Managed the launch of comprehensive web and mobile solutions for clients, driving operational efficiency and market reach (multiple roles).

• Data Science & Analytics Career Paths & Certifications: First Steps
• Data Science Foundations: Fundamentals

• Hitachi Storage Solutions Specialist
• PIBA-Professional Insurance Brokers Association, Hong Kong (Papers 1, 3 & 5)