Creating and innovating the future digitally

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. 

Joined Recruit in 1985. He has contributed to the creation of profits by reengineering business operations and building mission-critical systems in various business divisions. He has contributed to the creation of profits by reforming business operations and building core systems through reengineering in a number of business divisions. Later, he served as an executive officer and CIO at a major ticketing company, Maruzen CHI Holding, IREP, and EPS Holdings. For most of his career, he has been involved in corporate reforms and the establishment of multi-billion yen core systems.

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.

Yutaka Hasegawa is a renowned, award-winning, globally recognized design leader, working alongside Digital’s leadership team as a Design & Leadership Advisor. During his Sony Global Design Center leadership, Yutaka orchestrated and creatively directed, leading design excellence across Sony’s portfolio of company disciplines, including industrial design, interaction and UX, brand, partnerships, venture, and innovation. During his tenure, Hasegawa-san, working with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Patent Office, established the critical new study group on Industrial Competitiveness and Design. Before graduating from Sony, Yutaka established Sony Design Consultancy, Inc., where he served as its representative, which continues today.

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.

With over a decade of experience in graphic and interaction design, Ashley focuses on combining his crafts and leading teams to creatively convey complex problems and information in captivating ways. Previously, he was a Design Director at IDEO Tokyo, helping bring positive change to Japan through design, innovation, and creativity. Beyond that, Ashley has experience in branding, advertising, and editorial design, creating immersive interactive experiences for numerous top international brands. When not in the office, he often cycles the streets of Tokyo or starts new typeface projects.