Staff

Kenji HARA

President

Graduated from the Economics Department at The University of Tokyo and joined Recruit Co.,Ltd. in 1985. After working at the finance department, took a study leave for Waseda Business School at Waseda University. Returned to work in the Recruit Group Management, Human Resources, and Information Systems departments. Began working in technology transfer services in 2003, and established Tech Manage Corp. in 2012. Has coauthored "Knowledge management at Recruit Co.,Ltd." (Nikkei BP). Comes from Izumo city, Shimane Prefecture. In his free time, enjoys practicing with his band and going to soccer matches.

Naoki "Bookie" SUGIMOTO

Director

Graduated from Osaka University's(currently The University of Osaka's)Engineering School, majoring in Fermentation Engineering. Started working in Recruit Co.,Ltd. in 1988. Helped start up the Technology Transfer Department in 1998, and worked for 14 years as a Technology Transfer Associate, in technology licensing services from universities to businesses. One of the founding members of Tech Manage Corp. Enjoys watching rugby matches. From Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture.

Akiko ONO

Director

Started working at Recruit Co.,Ltd. in 1992 after graduating from Fuji Women's University's Literature Department. Joined the Technology Management Department at Recruit in 2002. For the next ten years, worked as a Technology Transfer Associate, responsible for the technology transfers of new materials and biotechnology. Co-founded Tech Manage Corp. in 2012.

Keiji FUJITO

Professional Officer

Graduated from the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Joined Recruit Co.,Ltd. in 1987. Designed the company's data communication network as an Operations Engineer in the Information Communication and Network Department. Worked in corporate sales for employment information magazines, HR development, and organizational reform programs in the Human Resources Services Department from 1990 to 2002. Started working in Technology Management Department in 2004. Co-founded Tech Manage Corp. in 2012. From Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture.

Hideo TAKAHASHI

Executive Officer

Graduated from Tohoku University, majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Joined Recruit Co.,Ltd. in 1987. Conducted Financial Management, International Operations(NY), Legal, Business planning of Human Resource Management. Joined Tech Manage Corp. in 2017. Enjoys sea fishing. From Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture.

Jun TAKAHASHI

Senior Manager

Joined the technology transfer dept. of Recruit Co.,Ltd., the predecessor organization of Tech Manage Corp., in 2005, after received a MEng at Tokyo Institute of Technology. (currently Institute of Science Tokyo) Along the way, he enrolled in a PhD program at Kyoto University in 2008, resumed work in technology transfer business in 2012 when Tech Manage Corp. was being founded. Received his PhD from Kyoto University for his study of marine biology.

Yusuke OTA

Senior Manager

Obtained his master's degree in Chemistry from Osaka University.(currently The University of Osaka) After that, started working in the furniture and home accessories retail company. Then participated in Tech Manage Corp. in 2014.

Ryuichi USUI

Senior Manager

After graduating from Keio University, obtained his Doctor of Science degree in the Department of Physics at Tokyo Institute of Technology. (currently Institute of Science Tokyo) His major is astrophysics. After that, started working as a programer. Then participated in Tech Manage Corp. in January 2015.

Ryo TAKAYANAGI

Senior Manager

Obtained his Ph. D. at Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine. His major is the Infectious control of virus. After that, worked at a cosmetic company. Then participated in Tech Manage Corp. in October 2015.

Kanako FUKUMOTO

Senior Manager

Obtained her master's degree at Tokyo Institute of Technology (currently Institute of Science Tokyo),technical management major. After that, started working in semiconductor manufacturer to develop liquid crystal displays and attend public relations of intellectual property. Then participated in Tech Manage Corp. in April 2017.

Yuko AKAHANE

Senior Manager

Graduated from the Faculty of Law, Department of Political Science at Keio University, and joined Recruit Co., Ltd., gaining experience in sales and finance. During a childcare career break, engaged in startup support and planning of family-oriented concerts. Later worked at the Keio University 150th Anniversary Project Office and completed a master’s degree at the Graduate School of System Design and Management at Keio University, with research focused on well-being studies.
Involved in regional revitalization and industry-academia collaboration projects at a company specializing in the planning and operation of public facilities. Joined Tech Manage Corp. in 2025. Originally from Tokyo. Enjoys surfing and parenting three children.


Manager

After graduating from Chuo University, obtained her master's degree emphasis on Policy Studies from National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies. After that, worked at IT company as a salesperson. Joined Tech Manage Corp. in May 2019.

Chihiro HIGASHI

Manager

Obtained her master's degree in Biological Science at the Graduate School of Science, Tokyo Metropolitan University. Experienced in regulatory affairs for a medical device manufacturer and a chemical company, specializing in genetically modified crops and food additives. Joined Tech Manage Corp. in 2023.


Senior Marketing Specialist

After graduating from Toyama University, obtained her master's degree in the Graduate School of Nanobioscience at Yokohama City University. Worked as a Medical Representative in the pharmaceutical company, and started working at the Technology Management Department in Recruit Co.,Ltd. in October 2005, responsible for transfers of university research-based inventions. Joined Tech Manage Corp. in 2013.

Yu TSURUHARA

Marketing Specialist

After graduating from Sophia University, worked for a private tutoring service and joined the technology transfer department of Recruit Co.,Ltd in 2011. Worked as an assistant for 5 years and rejoined in 2021.


Marketing Specialist

Graduated from Shizuoka University, worked at a consulting company and an outsoucing serivice provider forcused on facilities area. In August 2022, joined Tech Manage Corp..

Maya KOGA

Marketing Specialist

Over 15 years of working experiences include a financial associate generating and analyzing financial statements at a major publication and human resources company in Japan, and a captive manager preparing financial statements and complying all aspects of legal requirements for captive insurance clients at a major insurance company in the U.S, and joined Tech Manage Corp. in 2017.


Assistant


Assistant

Asa KATO

Assistant

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