Manabu Miyasaka

Manabu Miyasaka is a prominent figure in the Japanese technology industry. He currently serves as theDeputy Governor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, where he is responsible for driving the digitalization of government services and smart cities. In this role, he is leading efforts to develop and implement innovative technologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of government services.

Miyasaka has been involved in the technology industry since the early days of the internet in the 1990s. He began his career in a venture business where he first encountered the internet. From there, he went on to work for Yahoo! Japan in 1997, which is the largest internet service company in Japan. During his time at Yahoo! Japan, he was responsible for a wide range of services including news, financial and sports information, as well as e-commerce and payment services.

In 2012, Miyasaka was appointed as the CEO ofYahoo! Japanand led the company's transformation during a period of significant change in the industry. His experience at Yahoo! Japan provided him with valuable insights into the Japanese market and the challenges faced by businesses operating in the technology sector.

Following his tenure at Yahoo! Japan, Miyasaka also served on the board of Softbank, one of the largest technology and telecommunications companies in Japan. In 2019, he made the move from the corporate world to the public sector, taking up his current role as Deputy Governor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

Miyasaka's work in the public sector is focused on leveraging technology to drive innovation in government services. Under his leadership, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has implemented a number ofinitiativesaimed at improving public services, including the development of smart city infrastructure and the digitalization of government services. His extensive experience in the technology industry and his passion for innovation make him a highly respected figure in Japan's technology community.