Founder & CEO, ACT LLC | Former Executive at Marubeni Corporation | Licensed Pharmacist
🌱 Vision
To bridge sustainable environmental solutions and human well-being through the integration of microbiology, agriculture, and functional biochemistry.
👤 Career Overview
- 1993 – Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University Graduate School
- Undergraduate thesis: Mechanism of antibacterial agents against Staphylococcus aureus (Biochemistry Lab)
- Master’s thesis: Mechanism of red tide plankton outbreaks (Environmental Metabolism Lab)
- → Inspired to pursue a career dedicated to solving environmental problems to protect coral reefs for future generations
- 1993–2023 – Marubeni Corporation
- Engaged in development of functional chemicals for agriculture, food, and housing, including smart agriculture and plant factories
- Led agricultural service and technology initiatives, with 6 years of international business experience based in Shanghai
- → Developed a deep understanding of systemic issues across global agrifood and sustainability sectors
- 2023–Present – Founded ACT LLC
- Launched innovative businesses utilizing white truffle fermentation technology
- Developing integrated solutions in health, food, and agriculture, such as fermented functional beverages and regenerative agriculture using urban green waste
- → Transitioned from identifying problems to actively building scalable, real-world solutions
🌍 Areas of Expertise
- Application of microbial fermentation in food and agriculture
- Regenerative agriculture and sustainable resource circulation
- Community-based social implementation of bio-innovations
- Global sourcing and Asia market development
- Business development, corporate strategy, and partnership building