With experience at Panasonic and McKinsey & Company, Hiro has dedicated 8 years to growth strategy formulation and execution, M&A, business development, and venture collaboration primarily in the high-tech and telecommunications industries. In 2017, he joined SIGMAXYZ and launched the global food tech summit “SKS Japan”. Through his involvement in business development and community building in food innovation Hiro established UnlocX in October 2023 with the aspiration to create a food ecosystem. Co-authored “Food Tech Revolution” (2020/Nikkei BP) and "Future of Food created through FoodTech" (2025/PHP). Director of the General Incorporated Association Space Foodsphere / External Board Member of Basefood Co., Ltd. / External Board Member of TechMagic, Inc./ Representative director of the General Incorporated Association Next Prime Food.