Shigemichi Inoue

• Developed project strategies within the stadium and arena business, focusing on vision development, visualization, partnerships, F&B, and hospitality to enhance overall project value and experience.
• Established and led a dedicated consulting division for stadium and arena projects, launching new services and contributing to business expansion and revenue growth.
• Strengthened brand engagement through promotional strategy, social media management, and the planning of seminars and proprietary conferences, while also producing and hosting a sports business podcast as an owned media platform.
• Conducted global research on leading stadiums and arenas, presenting insights at industry seminars, co-authoring publications, and serving as a university lecturer to support the growth of the sports business field.
• To advance global business development, I established the U.S. subsidiary “AZUSA USA Inc.” and serve as its Vice President.

Collaborated with developers leading large-scale urban redevelopment and architectural projects, supporting initiatives from the early concept stage by creating differentiated project concepts, developing PR strategies, and producing compelling proposal materials to strengthen competitive positioning.

Provided end-to-end project support including interior design and material selection, preparation of design drawings, cost estimation, and contractor selection, while working closely with clients and supporting them through every stage until project completion.