LL.M., Harvard Law School BA in Law, Kyoto University
Akira Morio was engaged in merger and acquisition advisory activities at the Industrial Bank of Japan (IBJ) and Goldman Sachs between 1987-1994. His professional career also includes Asia-Pacific Business Development Director of Rubbermaid Inc., an Ohio-based plastic houseware company, and Corporate Planning/IR Director of the Culture Convenience Club, where he was involved in a joint venture and IPO. He has been an independent consultant since 2000. He currently serves as an outside board member/advisor at various companies.