Management Team

Held key leadership roles at global hotel brands including Hilton International, Sheraton and Marriott, serving as General Manager and Head of Sales & Marketing for Japan, Korea and Guam, as well as Vice President. Later served as President and CEO of Kachikaihatsu, the predecessor of Polaris. Graduate of Keio University (B.Com.).

Began career at Accenture in IT consulting for the financial sector, then joined Hoshino Resorts, engaging in hotel operations and marketing. Gained experience in hotel REIT asset management at Japan Hotel REIT Advisors and Ichigo Investment Advisors before joining Star Asia Group. Appointed as Director of Polaris in 2022, overseeing operations and development and later became President and CEO. Graduate of Keio University (B.Com.).

Spent formative years in Australia, the U.S. and Switzerland. After graduating from university, worked at Tokyu in overseas hotel business and group policy planning, then served as a consultant at FutureBrand, focusing on brand strategy. Held senior positions including Head of Marketing at Solare Hotels & Resorts, Country Director at Agoda International, DGM of International Div. at Rakuten Travel, Head of Travel Div. at Groupon Japan and President of TrustYou Japan. Appointed President and CEO of Minacia in 2021 and joined Polaris as Director and COO in 2025. Graduate of Keio University (LL.B.).

Began career at Daiwa Securities and ORIX in lending and securities operations, then at Mizuho Securities engaged in structured finance including ABS and CMBS within real estate finance and financial solutions divisions. Later at Xymax Group, worked on sourcing, acquiring and selling real estate investments before joining Star Asia Group in 2015. Since appointment as Executive Officer of the Company in 2018, has served as COO and CFO. Graduate of Ritsumeikan University (B.Econ.). Chartered Member of the Securities Analysts Association of Japan and Certified Master by the Association for Real Estate Securitization.

Engaged in hotel investment and asset management at J-REIT and real estate fund management companies including Japan Hotel REIT Advisors, PAG Investment Management and Panorama Hospitality, handling negotiations and execution of management and franchise agreements with global hotel operators. Served as Japan Country Head of Hotels & Hospitality Group at Jones Lang LaSalle before joining Polaris as Director in 2023. Graduate of International Christian University (B.A.). Licensed Real Estate Transaction Agent and Certified Master of Real Estate Consulting.

Worked at Nippon Credit Bank in Tokyo and London and Daiwa Securities SMBC, handling lending and debt restructuring in Japan and Europe. Served as an executive in operating companies, managing nursing care facilities, restructuring the finances of a Milan fashion brand and managing political research projects at a think tank. After working at a hotel reservation systems provider, became a founding member of an emerging hotel chain, overseeing corporate planning. Joined Polaris as Director in 2025. Graduate of the University of Tokyo (B.Eng.) and the University of Cambridge (M.Phil. in Land Economy). Licensed Chief of Money Lending Operations.

Joined real estate developer Edoken and was seconded to a hotel management subsidiary that later became Minacia, gaining comprehensive experience in hotel operations. Appointed Representative Director at the founding of Forbes (now Minacia) in 2000, leading the expansion of its hotel business. Served as Executive Vice President of Minacia in 2021 and joined Polaris Holdings as Director in 2024. Graduate of University of Tokyo (B.Agr.). Licensed Real Estate Transaction Agent.

Deeply involved in the launch of the J-REIT market while at Salomon Smith Barney. Subsequently worked in sales and research at domestic and international investment banks, including KBC Securities and Merrill Lynch, serving as Director in Singapore before returning to Japan. Later served as Deputy Head of Sales at SMBC Nikko Securities and Real Estate Specialist at Mizuho Securities. Joined Star Asia Group in 2019 as Head of Marketing and Business Development, focusing on expanding the investor base ahead of IPO. Joined Polaris as Director in 2025. Graduate of the University of British Columbia (B.A. in International Relations and M.B.A.).