ADVISORY BOARD

Akihiro Satomura

Adobe Inc.

Chief Marketing Officer

Born in Amagasaki City, Hyogo, Japan, and graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Policy Management, my career began at P&G, where I worked in sales and marketing in Japan and Singapore. Later, at Google, I expanded my responsibilities to cover marketing activities across various platforms and products.
In March 2019, I joined Adobe and currently hold the position of Chief Marketing Officer as well as Managing Director of Adobe Future Digital Lab. I am also involved in the expert study group on "Organizations for Creativity" led by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Japan.. Additionally, I serve as a member of the NFT Summit Tokyo/Web3BB Tokyo as an Advisory Board member. I also authored a book titled "Marketing Born of 'Nonconformity'" (Shoei-sha, 2021), which delves into innovative marketing approaches.
In my free time, I find inspiration through comedy and fishing. My professional journey has been diverse, spanning various roles in the marketing industry, and I continue to seek new opportunities for growth and creativity.

What is ad:tech tokyo for you?

ad:tech, for me, is similar to the World Cup. It represents a pinnacle where top-tier case studies and learnings are showcased, allowing for direct interactions with experienced professionals in the field. Moreover, you can check your marketing skills and knowledge to make them up to date. I sincerely hope that ad:tech continues to consistently offer cutting-edge insights and indispensable value in the years to come.