Unique Combination of Experiences

With a proven track record over many years at director and general manager level, Akey Hirano has wide experience in leadership of diverse teams. Being the head of various Japanese subsidiary companies of international media corporations Akey is proactive and has excellent skills in business, communication and presentation. A diplomatic negotiation style, along with good listening skills and the ability to quickly recognize key issues and has consistently produced exceptional team results.

After retiring Representative Director of Grass Valley K.K., he enjoys self-employed business as a consultant. As a facilitator, he is supporting manager training of know companies in Japan. He obtained the following certificates.

Gallup Strength coach certification in 2018.

Thomas PPA, GIA, HPTI, TEIQ practitioner certification in 2021

He published his own book called “Omowareryoku” in 2019