Fujiyo Ishiguro, Chief of Japan and Chief Representative Officer, has over 20 years of experience in cross-border and startup management. She began her career in overseas sales and marketing at Brother Industries, and later served as the manager responsible for new business development at Swarovski Japan. Her first startup was a consulting firm focused on high-tech in Silicon Valley, where she facilitated partnerships between U.S. startups and major Japanese corporations. After participating in the MBO of U.S.-based Netyear Group, she relocated the headquarters to Japan and, as CEO, led the company to a public listing in the Japanese market. She has held numerous public positions, serving as a committee member for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Cabinet Office, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Nagoya University and an MBA from Stanford University.