Special Seminar by Shinji Sato to Award Nominees of Japan CxO Award

Special Seminar for Japan CxO Award Nominees

BNG Partners is excited to announce that as part of the prestigious Japan CxO Award, a special seminar will be held, led by Shinji Sato, Executive Officer and Head of the Life Media Platform Division at Zigen. This event aims to provide valuable insights into accelerating organizational and business growth through proven practices in M&A integration.

About the Japan CxO Award

The Japan CxO Award recognizes outstanding achievements of CxOs, highlighting the appeal and significance of their careers in society. This award facilitates a rigorous selection process, offering selected CxOs objective evaluations, corporate branding opportunities, and exclusive access to a special CxO network. A comprehensive overview of the event can be found in the event guidelines.

Details of the Special Seminar

Aiming to empower nominees, this seminar restricted to nominated candidates will offer them the chance to gain insights from a seasoned professional. Attendees can expect discussions on the nuances of effective integration processes that have fueled the success of various business ventures post-M&A. Due to limited availability, we advise early registration!

- Speaker: Shinji Sato, Executive Officer, Head of the Life Media Platform Division, Zigen
- Date and Time: November 27th (Thursday), 19:00
- Theme: "Why is Zigen's Post-M&A Integration Process Highly Successful?" - An Overview of Integration Processes that Have Led to Growth Post-M&A
- Format: Offline (Further details will be shared with nominees)

Speaker Profile

Shinji Sato graduated from Chuo University with a degree in Law in 2006. He commenced his career at a consulting firm focusing on human resources before becoming co-founder and COO of I&C Cruise in 2008, overseeing overall business operations and growth. After merging with Zigen in 2020, he continued his journey at Zigen, becoming an Executive Officer in 2021 and a Director in 2023. At present, he holds multiple leadership positions across several domestic and international group companies.

Eligibility

Nominees who self-recommend or are recommended to the Japan CxO Award can participate, provided they gather at least five votes from peers. Note that voters are not eligible to partake in the seminar.

Registration Process

1. Submit your application via the Japan CxO Award voting site.
2. Once your application is complete and visible on the nominee list, gather at least five votes from colleagues, friends, or acquaintances.
3. Upon receiving five votes and becoming a nominee, the Japan CxO Award office will send a registration form for the special seminar.

Please note that due to limited spots, we may not accommodate all preferences.

Previous Seminars

Previous seminars of note include one by Masaki Tabe, Group CRO of Raksul, who discussed "Marketing Strategies for Overwhelming Growth"—a session emphasizing the transformation strategies towards an AI-centric organization.

About BNG Partners

BNG Partners supports sustainable corporate growth through a unique CxO network and specialized personnel. Our primary support areas include:

- Sales Support: Strategy formulation, new customer acquisition, and improvement of sales processes.
- Project Promotion: Project management, PMO establishment, and risk management.
- Digital Transformation (DX): Strategy formulation, digital technology adoption, and process reforms.
- System Development: Planning, design, development, and operational support of systems.
- Utilization of Global Talent: Recruitment and management system support.

About BNG’s CEO

Jiro Kuramoto, born in 1975 in Kagoshima, graduated from Kyushu University with a degree in Economic Engineering. He worked in human resources and corporate planning at a listed financial institution before co-founding his startup, contributing in various leadership roles. After establishing BNG Partners in 2009 following the Lehman crisis, he continues to lead as CEO while participating in various educational initiatives.