
Norihiko Minato: Former Chairman of IQVIA Japan Group, and an accomplished business leader. He began his career at IBM Japan in 1985, later serving as President and Representative Director for the Asia–Pacific region at AT&T, where he contributed to the globalization of the telecommunications industry. From 2016, he led IQVIA Japan Group as Chairman, providing a wide range of services and solutions to clients in healthcare and the pharmaceutical sector. Drawing on his extensive knowledge and leadership experience, he is now dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders.

Hirotaka Ito:: President of the BtoB Marketing Institute, an expert in marketing strategy. Beginning his career at IBM Japan, he has led B2B marketing for over 25 years at global high-tech companies. As an executive officer at Hewlett-Packard Japan and Autodesk, he achieved outstanding results in strategic planning, digital marketing, inside sales, and community marketing. Leveraging his extensive experience, he now supports organizations in strategy development, performance improvement, and talent cultivation.