Introduction of Leaderships

Harukazu Nishio

Mr. Nishio mainly participates in policy formulation for national and local governments, as well as business strategies for private companies in the field of advanced technologies as a techno-economist. He has experience analyzing and proposing business and technology-based strategies related to this field to domestic and overseas clients in the private sector, always considering the economic and social value of the technologies. He has provided support to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and other government agencies and external organizations in promoting medical device and aircraft parts industries, industry-academia collaboration, and SMEs.

He has a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Tokyo, with a major in robotics and systems. Also, he has been involved in numerous projects related to business and technology-based strategies for advanced technologies such as machine tools, information equipment, robots, and automotive parts. Recently, he has worked for an increasing number of projects in the medical device and healthcare industries.

Career

B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Engineering, University of Tokyo; M.A. in Economics, University of Toronto

Specializes in industrial and technology policy and business and R&D strategies.