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Masaji Sawada
JAL Digital Co.,Ltd.
After joining JAL Data Communications & Systems Co.,Ltd. in 1992, Mr. Sawada gained extensive experience in the field of aviation IT, including international operations such as a posting in London and leading roles in the development of domestic passenger systems. As the e-commerce general manager for the SAKURA project, Mr. Sawada promoted a large-scale system overhaul. Mr. Sawada then oversaw solutions for the travel industry and was appointed Executive Officer in 2019, followed by Director and Executive Officer in 2024. Since 2025, Mr. Sawada has been leading digital transformation as Head of CX (customer experience) Planning Division at JAL Digital.
Takahiko Sugibayashi
McDonald's Company (Japan), Ltd
After joining NTT, he moved to NTT-ME and then GAP Japan, gaining broad systems experience. At COACH Japan, he launched the e-commerce business and oversaw operations across Asia, including transitioning overseas business to in-house management (Business Buyback) and handling M&A. He later led the international division (APAC/EU) at Tapestry (Coach, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman). In 2024, he founded Nextramiles. Since January 2025, he serves as Vice President and CTO at McDonald’s Japan.
Noriko Tanaka
EBARA corporation
Completed her Master's degree in Mathematics at Kyoto University in 1998, joined The Sanwa Bank (now MUFG Bank). She dedicated her career to system, IT, and DX, covering quant development, system advisory, and leading major company-wide system and AI projects. Her experience includes planning for system, DX, and new business. In July 2023, she joined EBARA Corporation, where she launched and now leads a company-wide generative AI project as Unit Leader (General Manager) of Data Strategy Team.
Osamu Terai
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
Mr. Terai began his career in the field of information technology in 1993 at the Industrial Bank of Japan Information Development Center. In 1998, he moved to the London branch of the Industrial Bank of Japan, where he was engaged in international operations. From 2002, he was involved in the planning and execution of advanced technology strategies at the Network Business Division of Nomura Research Institute. In 2012, he became Head of the IT Infrastructure Division at Mizuho Securities, where he led initiatives to enhance financial infrastructure and promote organizational IT strategies. Starting in 2020, he served as Head of the Security & Data Management Division at Mizuho Financial Group, spearheading the development of information security and data governance frameworks. In 2022, he was appointed Group Co-CISO, overseeing and advancing cybersecurity strategies across the entire group. Since 2024, he has held his current position, dedicating himself to information risk management, reliability enhancement measures, and the establishment of a global cybersecurity framework, contributing to the development of a sustainable information management foundation for financial institutions.
Yoichi Namiki
Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited
Mr. Namiki engaged in planning, development, and management of systems related to international operations at a major financial institution. During a 10-year assignment in New York, participated in a core system renewal project for operations in Europe and the U.S. Upon returning to Japan, he served as Head of Planning for Operations and Systems in the International Division, leading the implementation of a European banking package system across all Asian branches. Subsequently, he spearheaded initiatives such as launching a digital payment business and renewing the core payment system. In the current role, he oversees departments including ICT, digital strategy, data management, and security, aiming to contribute to the creation of prosperous society and enhance social value through the reduction of social costs in alignment with SMFL’s mission.
Tatsuki Murata
NSK Ltd.
Mr. Murata joined NSK Ltd. in August 2021. He formulated the company's digital strategy and, in April 2022, launched its implementation as Operating Officer and Head of Digital Transformation HQ. Since April 2023, he became Executive Officer, Senior Vice President and continues to oversee the Digital Transformation Division where he is responsible for planning and executing DX strategies. He has been in his current position in April 2025, leading digital initiatives to strengthen management resources.
Madoka Sawa
CEO, Ensow Inc., Professor, Musashino University
Former Executive Officer at Microsoft Japan, where he served as Director of both the Microsoft Technology Center and the Microsoft Cybercrime Center until August 2020. He now provides advisory and consulting services across a wide range of fields, including digital transformation, business productivity, cybersecurity, and organizational management. He also holds multiple roles as an advisor and evangelist for several companies, actively sharing insights as a role model of “portfolio careers.” In addition, he collaborates with influencers in fashion, beauty, and the automotive industry, engaging in co-creation initiatives that bridge technology and lifestyle.
K. Krithivasan
CEO & MD of Tata Consultancy Services
K. Krithivasan, also known as Krithi, took over as the CEO & MD of Tata Consultancy Services on June 1, 2023. In his three-decade plus tenure at TCS, he has held various leadership roles in delivery, customer relationship management, large program management and sales and has a strong track record of successfully leading TCS’ largest industry vertical, the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance business. In his first year as CEO, Krithi sharpened the multinational company’s focus on industries by realigning the organisational structure into key business groups. He has steered TCS’ strategy for creating the world’s largest AI ready workforce. As CEO his focus has been on two key pillars: customer centricity and employee empathy. Under Krithi’s leadership, TCS continues to be recognized as a Global Top Employer. During his tenure, TCS’ brand value has risen by $2 billion, according to Brand Finance and has been rated as one of the world’s most admired companies by Fortune Magazine. He co-chairs the B20 Digital Transformation Taskforce in Brazil and has served as a member of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) National Council. Krithi joined Tata Consultancy Services in 1989 as an assistant system analyst in New Delhi. He moved to North America in 1997, where he was soon promoted to Regional Manager for TCS Florida. In the year 2000, Krithi took over as the e-business delivery head and was promoted in 2004 to head the BFSI Solution Centre. From 2018, he led the unit to achieve double-digit growth driven by strong momentum in all major markets. In his role as the head of the BFSI vertical, Krithi steered TCS’ expansion into high-growth markets such as Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. Born in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, Krithi received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Madras and a master’s degree in industrial and management engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur. He is a proud father of two daughters and attributes his success to his family.
Satish Thiagarajan
President and CEO, Representative Director, TCS Japan
Satish Thiagarajan is President and CEO of TCS Japan. He acquired a B. Tech Chemical Engineering at NIT Warangal, India in 1989. Following graduation, he went on to earn his CFA and MBA from ICFAI Business School-Hyderabad in 1997, whilst building a career across organizations in IT services, management consulting, and engineering services. In addition to diverse experience leading global IT service projects, he has a proven track record managing large IT application and infrastructure transformation programs, and driving service development initiatives. In 2013, he assumed the role of TCS’ Global Head of Cyber Security. In that role he helped TCS build their cyber security service catalog and go to market strategy, and helped scale the business before accepting the responsibility of Chief Delivery Officer for TCS Japan in November 2019. Effective April 2022, he assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer. Then he was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer as of April 1, 2024.
Moderator
Jun Hori
Journalist
CEO of 8bitNews, Director of the Institute for Putting Me Into Words, Visiting Researcher at Waseda University Global Science and Knowledge Fusion Institute. Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1977. After graduating from the German Literature Department of the Faculty of Letters at Rikkyo University, he joined NHK in 2001. He was in charge of news programs such as reporting for "News Watch 9". In 2012, he moved to the United States and worked as a visiting researcher at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he launched the citizen news site "8bitNews", and left NHK in 2013. He currently serves as the MC for TOKYOMX's "Hori Jun Live Junction" and actively appears in other media.
