Jonathan Kohl
Jonathan Kohl is an experienced international executive with a focus in business development, marketing, corporate strategy and strategic planning with a particular expertise in healthcare globally and in Japan.
Experience: Over 15 years in the healthcare sector within pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, healthcare technology, hospital management, and medical services. He spent 10+ years at Eli Lilly and Company in various leadership roles in Sales and Marketing both at Eli Lilly Japan K.K. and the corporate headquarters in the U.S.A.
Education: Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A. (B.S. in Engineering) and Rice University – Houston, Texas, U.S.A. (MBA and MEng)
Languages: English, German, Japanese
Personal: Raised in the U.S., Ivory Coast, and Germany. Currently lives in Kobe, Japan with his wife and son.
Hiro Matsue
Hiroyoshi Matsue brings significant experience in the Japanese consumer market with a focus in branding, product innovation, marketing strategy and sales.
Experience: Over 10 years in the Japanese consumer market and 10 years at Coca-Cola Japan in various leadership roles in marketing, brand management and sales. Has significant experience in the healthcare sector, particularly in market research. Currently leading Orient Market Insight K.K., a subsidiary consultancy specializing in market research for organizations in healthcare, health service, humanitarian and non-profit sectors in Japan and Asia .
Education: International Christian University (ICU) – Tokyo, Japan (B.S.)
Languages: Japanese, English
Personal: Has lived in Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines. Currently lives in Kobe, Japan with his wife and daughters.
Kyoko Abe
Kyoko Abe brings significant project management expertise from a variety of industries with a focus on both education and market research as well as deep understanding of Japan and Western business norms.
Experience: Project Management expertise in a variety of companies, such as a consulting firm and on-line academic institution.
Market Research experience across multiple industries as well as from both client and vendor side. Multiple years experience as a certified therapist as well as managing a massage therapy school.
Education: Keio University – Tokyo, Japan (Bachelor of Economics) and Kyoto Tachibana University – Kyoto, Japan (MA in Cultural Policy)
Languages: Japanese, English
Personal: Has lived in Japan, the Unites States and England. Currently lives in Kobe, Japan.
Andrew Takashi Nakakuki
Andrew Takashi Nakakuki is a computer engineer with a unique combination of strong analytical skills and an extensive background in event management and planning.
Experience: Market research experience within the Pharmaceutical and non-profit sectors.
Event coordination and planning across various industries, including large-scale, multi-location conference management. Japanese/English translation and interpretation experience in multiple sectors.
Education: Georgia Institute of Technology– Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. (B.E. in Computer Engineering) and Christ Bible Seminary – Nagoya, Japan (M.A. in Theology)
Languages: English, Japanese
Personal: Japanese-American; Currently lives near Osaka, Japan with his wife and daughter.