Naoto Akagi is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in the fields of business strategy, marketing, communications, and design. He is currently serving as the Senior Vice President of kyu Collective, a strategic partnership of companies committed to creative collaboration and impact on society's big issues. Prior to this role, Akagi held various corporate and management positions, including Corporate Officer and Business Innovation Division General Manager at Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc., a marketing services company based in Tokyo, Japan. He has also worked as an Account Director, Director of Human Resources, and Manager of Corporate Strategy Division at Hakuhodo Inc., as well as on secondment to TBWA Worldwide. Akagi received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Japanese literature from the University of Tokyo and previously studied at Omnicom University.