BACKGROUND
Masa Shinomiya is a senior mechanical engineer at Yamaha Motor Ventures, where he is responsible for providing engineering support for portfolio companies.
Previously, he worked as a body design engineer for a scooter in Yamaha Motor.
Prior to that, he worked as a CAE engineer. He supported structural design, such as for commercial motorcycles, race bikes, surface mounter, and various research projects.
Masa graduated from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology with a master of Mechanical system engineering.
In his leisure time he enjoys riding motorcycles and skiing.
HAJIME "JIM" AOTA
CEO and Managing Director
ABOUT ME
Hajime “Jim” Aota is the CEO and Managing Director of Yamaha Motor Ventures and Laboratory Silicon Valley (YMVSV).
Jim comes from Yamaha Motor Corporation, Ltd. headquarters based in Iwata, Japan. Before being promoted to CEO, he led the Corporate Planning Division which is responsible for playing a crucial role in continuing the growth strategy of the entire global Yamaha Motor Group. Mr. Aota was also a leader in making Yamaha’s 2030 long-term vision "Art for Human Possibilities" and continues to inspire its success.
Prior to joining Yamaha Motor, Jim had been with Mitsui & Co., Ltd, one of the largest trading firms, with experience working in Tokyo, New York, Detroit and London.
Jim received his PLD from the Harvard Business School and graduated faculty of Political Science from Keio University.
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