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.
BACKGROUND
Junko joined YMVSV in July 2019 as an Executive Administrator to support the company’s leadership team and became Chief of Staff in February 2022. She brings extensive skills and experience in senior level executive support and project management in a global environment. Prior to YMVSV, she was an Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Intermountain Business Unit at Bimbo Bakeries USA in Denver, CO.
Junko studied fine art at Waubonsee Community College and graphic art at Cal State East Bay.
She is also experienced in the theatrical industry where she earned apprenticeship training as a backstage crew member at San Francisco Opera and other production companies. In leisure time, she enjoys painting and drawing, visiting galleries and museums, and spending time with her four-legged best friend.