Masanori Kusunoki

Masanori Kusunoki is a prominent figure in the technology industry in Japan, with extensive experience in the field of digital services and blockchain technology. Hebegan his career working for Microsoft, where he focused on developing the company's online services and cloud computing products. In 2009, he joined Yahoo! JAPAN, one of the largest internet service companies in Japan, where he led the development of various services and products.

In 2017, Kusunoki became theCTO of Japan Digital Design, a company that provides digital marketing and technology solutions to businesses. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing innovative digital solutions that help clients achieve their business goals.

Aside from his work at Japan Digital Design, Kusunoki is also actively involved in several industry organizations. In 2015, he became the President of OpenID Foundation Japan, a non-profit organization that promotes open standards for digital authentication. He has also been serving as theChairman of the National Member Committee of ISO/TC307 on Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologysince 2016, where he plays a leading role in the development of international standards for blockchain technology.

Kusunoki is a board member of the Japan Virtual and Crypto-Asset Exchange Association, a self-regulatory organization for the cryptocurrency industry in Japan. He is also a board member of Florence, a certified NPO that promotes digital inclusion and literacy in Japan.

In addition, Kusunoki is aDigital Services Fellowof the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, where he works on developing and implementing digital solutions that improve the efficiency and transparency of government services. With his extensive experience in the technology industry and his passion for innovation, Kusunoki is a key figure in the development of Japan's digital economy.