Yamaguchi Tomohiro

Yamaguchi Tomohiro is a seasoned expert in Fintech with a strong focus on payment systems and international money transfers. With over 20 years of experience, he leads the development of the unbanked sector in digital finance as well as blockchain initiatives both in Japan and globally.

Tomohiro's expertise extends beyond the corporate realm as he actively engages with academia and governmental bodies, delivering lectures at prestigious institutions like Tsinghua University and Money 2020. He has also spearheaded investment funds in collaboration with international partners, including the Brunei government, Malaysia's PNB, Jefferies, and Tsinghua University.

Driven by a vision to innovate and enhance societal services, Tomohiro envisions a digital financial revolution through cutting-edge technologies like blockchain, especially in the era of decentralization.

His educational background includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from WASEDA University, studies in Economics and the Econometric Society at the University of Tokyo, and an Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Currently, Tomohiro serves as the Representative Director & CEO at AXES Payment Co., Ltd. His rich professional journey includes executive roles at renowned organizations such as SBI Remit Co., Ltd., TPBank, FPT Securities JSC (FPTS), and various SBI Ventures subsidiaries in countries like Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. He has also held executive positions at Jefferies, the Ministry of Finance in Brunei, and SBI Holdings Inc., among others.

Tomohiro's vast experience spans across diverse industries and geographies, reflecting his versatile skills and leadership acumen in driving financial technology innovations and strategic business development.