Kohei Noda

Kohei Noda is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in technology strategy and business development, currently serving as the Director of Technology Strategy at Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc. since April 2021, where responsibilities include overseeing the group’s digital transformation initiatives and establishing Hakuhodo Technologies. Noda has also held various influential roles at Hakuhodo Inc. since October 2013, including Director and Technology Producer, focusing on business partnerships and venture investments. In addition, Noda contributes as a Mentor at Alchemist Accelerator, an Investor at multiple firms including Globis Capital Partners and ITOCHU Technology Ventures, and previously served as an Outside Director at ZENRIN DataCom. Previous positions include leadership roles in corporate strategy and business planning at Recruit Group and an IT Consultant at NTT Communications. Noda’s academic background includes a Corporate Innovation Certificate from Stanford University and a BA from Waseda University.