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Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer

Former Senior Policy Advisor, Cabinet Secretariat

Kenji Sakamoto is a Tokyo-based blockchain and digital policy strategist with over 20 years of experience bridging technology innovation and government affairs. Educated at the University of Tokyo (B.A. in Economics) and later earning an M.P.A. from Harvard Kennedy School, he has served in key advisory roles to Japan’s Cabinet Secretariat and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), focusing on digital infrastructure policy, cross-border data flows, and the integration of blockchain solutions into public services.

Before joining Fukarin Network as Chief Strategy Officer, Kenji was Japan’s delegate to the OECD Working Party on Digital Economy Policy and worked closely with G20 task forces on emerging technologies. He has led negotiations with EU and ASEAN counterparts on data protection frameworks and digital trade agreements, ensuring Japan’s leadership in shaping international digital governance.

Fluent in Japanese, English, and conversational Mandarin, Kenji is recognized for his ability to navigate complex multi-stakeholder environments, linking private sector innovation with public sector priorities. At Fukarin Network, he drives strategic partnerships, policy alignment, and global expert engagement, reinforcing Japan’s position as a trusted hub for blockchain-enabled collaboration.

 Global Talent & Organizational Development 

Seo-yeon Kim is a South Korean human resources leader with extensive experience in multinational talent strategy, cross-cultural team building, and organizational transformation. Currently serving as Head of Global Talent & Organizational Development at Fukarin Network in Tokyo, she oversees global recruitment, leadership development, and workforce planning to support the company’s mission of connecting experts worldwide through blockchain technology.

Educated at Yonsei University (B.A. in Business Administration) and holding an M.S. in Human Resource Management from the London School of Economics (LSE), Seo-yeon has worked with global technology firms and consulting agencies in Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo. She is skilled in designing competency frameworks, implementing digital HR systems, and aligning people strategies with business growth objectives.

Before joining Fukarin Network, Seo-yeon led regional HR operations for a Fortune 500 technology company in the Asia-Pacific, where she spearheaded diversity & inclusion programs and cross-border mobility initiatives. Her experience includes advising C-level executives on organizational change management, leading post-merger integration HR processes, and building high-performance cultures in fast-scaling tech environments.

Fluent in Korean, Japanese, and English, Seo-yeon is passionate about fostering international collaboration, promoting workplace innovation, and ensuring that organizational culture evolves in step with technological advancements.

Director of Blockchain Integration & Expert Network Solutions 

Hiroshi Tanaka is a Tokyo-based technology strategist specializing in blockchain integration, decentralized applications, and expert network solutions. As Director of Blockchain Integration & Expert Network Solutions at Fukarin Network, he leads the development of secure, scalable platforms that connect global experts, researchers, and industry leaders through blockchain-powered identity verification, smart contract collaboration, and data exchange protocols.

Graduated from Keio University with a B.S. in Computer Science and later earning an M.S. in Information Systems from the University of California, Berkeley, Hiroshi has spent over a decade bridging cutting-edge technology with high-value professional networks.

Before joining Fukarin Network, he served as Lead Blockchain Architect at a top Japanese fintech firm, where he developed cross-border payment infrastructure leveraging distributed ledger technology. He also worked at a global consulting firm, advising governments and multinational enterprises on digital transformation strategies and regulatory compliance for emerging technologies.

Hiroshi’s expertise includes blockchain protocol design, multi-chain interoperability, decentralized identity frameworks, and AI-assisted expert-matching algorithms. Fluent in Japanese and English, he is passionate about fostering trustworthy global collaboration ecosystems that merge technical precision with human expertise.