CEO

Tetsuya Sano

Engaged in a wide range of M&A support services in Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC. Participated in the incorporation of FreeBit Co. as director and CFO. Incorporated Growin Partners in 2005. Worked as an advisory officer to many companies and has served as a third-party independent member of MBO projects.

Senior Advisor

Yoshiyuki Numano

Almost 30 years of experience in M&A advisory services, focusing on Japan-related Cross-Border M&As in numerous sectors in Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. (Asia & Europe), Frontier Management Inc., and currently in Growin Partners.

Member of Agri, Food & Beverages Industry Group.

Industry experience:

Automotive; Beverages; Chemicals; Education and training; Energy & renewables; Food; Healthcare; Hotels & restaurants; Plastics; Real estate & facility management; Transport & logistics.

Senior Associate

Hikaru Fuji

University in Japan. Working experience in Information Technology and Real estate. Experience in M&A for around 2 years. Joined Growin Partners in 2017.

Industry experience:

Advertising, PR & Marketing; Building & construction; Media, printing, and publishing; Real estate & facility management; Steel, metal, and woodworking.

Vice President

Kosuke Haruta

University in Japan. Working experience at Shinsei Bank, Frontier Management, and Dream Incubator. Experience in M&A and corporate finance for around 10 years. Industry Expertise in Logistics and Engineering. Joined Growin Partners in 2017.

Industry experience:

Aerospace & defense; Chemicals; Engineering; Life sciences; Plastics; Steel, metal, and woodworking; Transport & logistics.

Member of Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics & Transportation Industry Group.

Associate

Ryosuke Kamino

University in Japan.
Working experience in securities.
Joined Growin Partners in 2019.

Industry experience:

Insurance; Security.

Executive Officer

Satoshi Takihi

CPA in Japan. Experience in M&A for more than 20 years, including Deloitte and Growin’ Partners Inc. Engaged in more than 450 M&A transactions. Business advisor of THE TOKYO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY.

Industry experience:

Advertising, PR & marketing; Beverages; Building & construction; Business services; Education and training; Food; Hotels & restaurants; Leisure.

Director

Koji Tauchi

MBA in Waseda Business School.
Over 30 years experience in consulting and economic research field.
Worked in the consulting firm of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, focusing on cross border alliance and M&A deals for mid-sized Japanese clients from various industries such as construction, global logistics, manufacturing etc.

Industry Experience:

Automotive; Building & construction; Chemicals; Clean technology; Electronics; Energy & renewables; Engineering; Financial services; Food; Government; Healthcare; Life sciences; Real estate & facility management; Retail and franchising; Wholesale.