Ryan Takeshita

Chief Global Editor and Vice President at PIVOT

Ryan Takeshita is a prominent journalist and media executive currently serving as the Chief Global Editor and Vice President of Communications at PIVOT株式会社, a Tokyo-based media startup.1 He has held this position since August 2021, focusing on business, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainable economy, and global issues.1

Career Highlights

Before joining PIVOT, Ryan had a distinguished career in journalism:

Editor-in-Chief at HuffPost Japan (2016-2021): He led the news site to significant growth, reaching 22 million monthly unique visitors and establishing a strong social media presence.1
Reporter at The Asahi Shimbun (2002-2016): As a business and economics reporter for one of Japan's leading national newspapers, he covered economic policy and interviewed numerous government officials and entrepreneurs.1
Visiting Fellow at Stanford University (2014-2015): He was a corporate affiliate visiting fellow at the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center.1

Achievements and Expertise

Ryan has made significant contributions to journalism and media:

Award-winning leadership: Under his guidance, HuffPost Japan received the LINE JOURNALISM AWARD in 2019.1
Innovative projects: He founded the Billiomedia project in Japan during the 2012 general election, pioneering the use of social media analysis in mainstream Japanese media.1
Diverse coverage: His areas of expertise include sustainability, business, young entrepreneurs, LGBT issues, diversity, gender equality, international policies, and workplace culture.1

Education and Languages

Ryan holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Keio University (1998-2002) and studied Media at Stanford University (2014-2015).1 He is proficient in both English and Japanese at a native or bilingual level, with elementary proficiency in Chinese.1