Jiro Kawakami

Jiro Kawakami, CFA, is the Chief of Staff at MGM Japan and Vice President of Global Development at MGM Resorts International.14 He has an extensive background in the hospitality and finance sectors. Kawakami holds an MBA in Accounting and Finance from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business.15

Professional Experience

Kawakami has held various roles throughout his career:

• Chief of Staff at MGM Japan (current position)17
• Vice President of Global Development at MGM Resorts International4
• Previous roles in investor relations and global development at MGM Resorts International and SHFL entertainment1
• Experience in research, analyst roles, and training management1

Leadership Positions

In addition to his role at MGM Japan, Kawakami holds leadership positions in other organizations:

• Vice President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) Kansai Chapter3

Recent Activities

Kawakami has been actively involved in MGM's projects in Japan:

• He recently visited the MGM Japan team in Osaka to observe progress on the World Expo 2025 site6
• He has been discussing MGM's ambitious $10 billion integrated resort project in Osaka, set to open in 20292

Kawakami is based in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan45 and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.5