Katsu leads the Energy and Materials (e.g., oil, gas, electrical power, ferrous/non-ferrous metals), Marketing & Sales, and Corporate Finance practices in Japan. He works with Japanese and global players to improve ROS through enhanced marketing and sales performance. His experience in marketing and sales has helped companies improve performance through pilot projects in multiple business units, build on existing capabilities, and achieve full transparency in frontline activities.
He has also helped clients transform corporate functions and organizations from a strategic viewpoint, manage cross-border acquisitions, and build company-wide M&A and alliance capabilities. Katsu has also led due-diligence activities for PE firms exploring chemical industry acquisitions.
Published work
“A more effective model for managing change in Japan could accelerate economic growth,” McKinsey & Company, July 2018
Past experience
Development Bank of Japan
Education
Stanford University
MSc
Keio University
BA in Law