Haruyasu Asakura was former President and CEO, and Chief Investment Officer of Marunouchi Capital Inc.

Mr. Asakura started his career at Mitsubishi Corporation in 1984, working on business development and investments in the information and communications sectors. He later joined The Carlyle Group as Managing Director for Japan, leading the Buyout team and the Japan Growth Capital team. In 2009, he became Chief Operating Officer of the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan(currently Japan Investment Corporation), a government-established investment organization, where he oversaw all investment activities. In 2016, he served as President and CEO, and Chief Investment Officer of Marunouchi Capital Inc., a private equity firm jointly established by Mitsubishi Corporation and MUFG Bank, managing a ¥94 billion buyout fund. Since 2010, he has also been President of Asakura Real Estate Co., Ltd., contributing to the local development and the management of family business, including Daikanyana Hillside Terrace.

Mr. Asakura currently serves as President and CEO of Asakura Real Estate Co., Ltd., and also as an Outside Director of Sumitomo Corporation and Sakai Heavy Industries, Senior Advisor to SOMPO Holdings, Advisor to Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, and Investment Committee Advisor to Keio Innovation Initiative.