JAPAN, January 2024– YCP Holdings (Global) Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Masahiro Matsuoka as the Representative Director of YCP Japan, Inc., and Japan Regional Manager.
Mr. Matsuoka has served as the Co-CEO (and Co-Founder) of Frontier Management Inc. (FMI) for 17 years. Prior to founding FMI, he was involved in formulating rehabilitation plans for Kanebo and Daiei as part of the Industrial Revitalization Corporation of Japan, a special-purpose company wholly owned by the Japanese government. He also served as a director at both companies, executing their rehabilitation plans. Before that, he worked for 10 years as an equity analyst specializing in the retail and consumer sectors at organizations such as Nomura Research Institute and UBS Securities, where he also held the position of Head of Equity Research.
“YCP is a truly globalized consulting firm, and we feel that we are unique and indispensable to Japanese companies that desire change. As the Japan Regional Manager, I would like to make a multifaceted contribution not only to projects for Japanese companies within the country, but also to the globalization of Japanese companies and the improvement of Japanese operations of foreign companies.”
“We are delighted to announce that Mr. Masahiro Matsuoka will be joining YCP. Throughout his distinguished career, he has provided invaluable support to numerous companies, driving sustainable growth and creating significant value. His leadership and strategic vision will undoubtedly play a vital role in further advancing YCP’s mission to deliver impact for our clients. With Masa-san joining the team, we are confident that we will further enhance our capabilities, integrating diverse perspectives and deepening our expertise to better serve our clients and stakeholders, not only in Japan but across Asia.”
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YCP is a global consulting firm with a presence across 21 offices worldwide and a team of over 500 professionals. With a strategic focus centered on the Asia region, YCP drives corporate transformations and supports sustainable, long-term business growth. We provide a diverse range of comprehensive professional services, including business strategy, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), operations, supply chain and logistics, digital transformation, marketing, and sustainability.
