Creating and innovating the future digitally

After graduating from university, he gained experience at Accenture Japan Ltd., PwC Consulting LLC, and EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd. before joining ICMG Digital in July 2025. He possesses end-to-end experience in technology consulting, spanning concept development to system implementation, and operation and maintenance, primarily within the electric power and gas, government, and chemical industries. He specializes in ERP system implementation, hyperautomation, and the conceptualization and implementation of digital intelligent platforms. He has a deep passion for travel, surfing, and wine, is known as one of Japan's foremost experts on Turkey, and holds a J.S.A. Wine Expert qualification.

He has held roles as COO of Hitachi Information & Telecommunication Group and President & CEO of Hitachi ICT Business Services. He joined Hitachi in 1980 and served as the Senior VP at Hitachi Computer Products Inc. (USA) in 1998, Head of IP Network Division at Hitachi Enterprise Server Division in 2001, Head of IP Network Business Unit at the same company in 2003, President & CEO of Alaxala Networks in 2004, Head of Communication Network Business Unit at Hitachi Information & Telecommunication Systems in 2011, and COO of Information & Telecommunication Group at the same company in 2013.

After graduating, he worked for a foreign consulting firm and a securities company before joining ICMG Digital. He has worked on a wide range of topics from strategy formulation to implementation support, focusing on the financial, manufacturing, and telecommunications high-tech industries. He has extensive experience in the promotion of digital transformation and the planning and development of new businesses, and specializes in cross-functional facilitation management. At ICMG Digital, he promotes projects with the mission of social implementation that leverages the power of digital, starting with intellectual capital.

Diana is an experienced design leader with over 17 years of expertise, including 8 years co-building Airlift, a San Francisco-based design consultancy company. Throughout her career, she has excelled in tackling complex challenges across physical and digital platforms, delivering thoughtful solutions and guiding projects to success.   Her portfolio includes diverse projects, from autonomous aircraft experiences for Airbus to human-centered design initiatives for Zeiss. 

After graduating from Kyoto University, he worked at Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. and Realtime Robotics, Inc. in the US before joining ICMG Digital in 2023. He received his Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, and was mainly engaged in industrial robot controller development at Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. He then joined Realtime Robotics, where he contributed to the development of the company's real-time robotics technology.

Eiji Shintani is an accomplished industrial designer who has served as the Chief Art Director at Sony and Sony Ericsson.   With more than 30 years of experience in industrial design, Eiji has led the creation of products for Sony’s Walkman and VAIO lines. He has also led the design of wearable devices, earpieces, phones, cameras, a mixed reality cart, and a host of other products.  Eiji brings this vast experience to his role as Director of Industrial design at Digital where he aims to expand the role of industrial design. For Eiji, Industrial design for is not just about designing products. It’s also about designing the “air” around the products while considering the entire experience of ownership and use. The overall aim is to make people’s lives more modern.  During his experience in Sweden, Eiji came to appreciate many aspects of the Swedish culture including their lifestyle, working style, and Scandinavian design.