Our Staff
Koichi Shibuya
Representative Director
Representative Director
Founder of Rickie Business Solution. Previously held senior management positions at Industrial Bank of Japan (IBJ) and Mizuho Securities in sales and investment banking. Had a 24-year career at IBJ / Mizuho with extensive experience in New York and Hong Kong. Authored a handful of business books as well as an autobiography. 
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Yoshiki Otake
External Director
"Member Board of Directors AFLAC Inc. Founder ＆ Executive Advisor, AFLAC Japan.
Shinji Ichishima
Recently, the Chairman and Representative of the Royal Bank of Scotland, Tokyo Branch. Formerly, the Deputy President of Mizuho Securities and Managing Executive Officer and Board Member of the Industrial Bank of Japan. Also, worked as Treasurer of the Asian Development Bank (during the Asian Financial Crisis) and was a Member of the Board of Directors at Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. from 2004 to 2006. He holds an MBA from Stanford University.
Mitsuo Kohara
Vice President
Vice President
Developed the foundation of Rickie Business Solution with founder Mr. Shibuya. Formerly worked at IBJ / Mizuho Bank in Tokyo and Kyoto for 12 years. Expert in derivatives, syndicated loans, and corporate restructuring; and familiar with lending operations and financial systems.
Auditor
Sumiko Iwao
Professor Emeritus at Keio University and also Tokyo City University. Formerly, Chairman of the Council for Gender Equality, Member of the National Public Safety Commission (Appointed by the Prime Minister), and Editor-in-chief of "Japan Echo".
Special Advisors
Hirofumi Gomi
Worked at the Ministry of Finance from 1972 to 1998 and at the Financial Supervisory Agency (FSA) from 1998 to 2007. He served as Director General of the Inspection Bureau of the FSA from 2001 to 2002 and Commissioner from 2004 to 2007. He holds a LLM from Harvard Law School and a LLB from University of Tokyo.
Naoyoshi Komuro
Recently, the Mayor of Fujinomiya City in Shizuoka and also City Council Member.
Directors
Masato Ojimi
Business Development
Director
Business Development
Director
Joined RBS in 2004. Formerly worked at Recruit Co., Ltd. and Public Relations with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism. Experience in planning and administration of public works projects and bringing together senior leaders across industries.
Naofumi Sugiyama
Financial Consulting, Director
Financial Consulting, Director
Joined RBS in 2006. Formerly at Dai Ichi Kangyo Bank / Mizuho Bank, with corporate lending experience in the Kanto, Tokyo, and Kansai regions, serving both small and large clients; and also helped these clients with refinancing.
Yu Imai
New business
Director
New business
Director
Adept at creating management accounting systems, such as transparent performance management indicators (BSC), in allowing clients to increase their operational efficiency and management. Experience working with clients in various industries.
Consulting Division
Katsushi Kamikaseda
Managing Director
Managing Director
Joined RBS in 2009. Prior to joining, worked at Shinsei Bank (formerly The Long Term Credit Bank of Japan) and engaged in restructured financing to both SMEs and large corporations and aiding start-up businesses. Also worked on several development projects, including some projects with the East Japan Railway Company.
Koji Yoshida
Manager
Manager
Joined RBS in 2010. Previously worked at the Hiroshima Bank for 13 years doing corporate sales to both small and large companies.
Business Development Division
Toshiki Tsubouchi
Manager
Manager
Joined RBS in 2010. Was doing sales at a publication company for 3 years; before at the Industrial Bank of Japan for 10 years doing corporate lending to SMEs.
Yuya Okumura
Joined RBS in 2010. Before at Tokai University (B.S. in Political Science). Currently, working with Food Selection.
International Business Development Division
Sagen D. Johnson
International Business
Development Manager
International Business
Development Manager
Joined RBS in 2011. Recently obtained an MBA from Manchester Business School (UK) with M&A experience in Tokyo. Formerly an executive search consultant in Tokyo, covering the finance sector, and research engineer at BMW (California and South Carolina) - in part cooperatively with Georgia Tech, B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
Group Companies
Established Rickie System Solution in 2008. Joined RBS in 2006. Formerly at Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. Extensive experience developing information systems throughout his 26-year tenure at Mitsubishi Estate.
Established Rickie Market Solution in 2008. Formerly a Director at Kyodo News International Finance Division for Market Sales and also Representative Director at QUICK Moneyline Telerate and President of IQ Financial Systems K.K.
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