Masafumi Yabe is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in corporate strategy, business development, and consulting across various industries. Currently serving as Director at GiXo and Founder and CEO at Growth Partner, LLC, Masafumi specializes in supporting small and medium-sized companies with back-office digital transformation and strategic business initiatives. Previous roles include Senior Advisor and Executive Officer at beBit, where responsibilities encompassed global expansion, post-merger integration, and organizational development. Masafumi's background also includes significant positions at SRI International and IBM, focusing on business development and marketing strategy in the technology sector. An MBA graduate from China Europe International Business School and holding degrees from The University of Tokyo, Masafumi combines technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive growth and innovation.