Kotaro Yamagishi

Kotaro Yamagishi is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the technology and education sectors. As Co-Founder and Special Adviser at GREE, Inc. since December 2004, Yamagishi has also held roles as Director, Vice Chairman, and Executive Vice President. Concurrently, Yamagishi serves as Vice President for Finance, Fundraising, and Entrepreneurship at Keio University and has been the CEO of Keio Innovation Initiative, Inc. since December 2015. Prior experience includes serving as Editor-in-Chief of CNET Networks Japan K.K. and various editorial and business development roles at Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. and NetAge, Inc. Yamagishi holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Keio University, completed in 1999.