Ryuichi Ezaki

Background

About Ryuichi Ezaki

Job overview Joined: 1987 Current Role: Career Advisor at CFO Office, Mineral Resources Group & Chemicals, Electronics, Agriculture Group Career Highlights 1987–1993: Synthetic resin business, stationed in Spain and Thailand. → Established a synthetic resin manufacturing business. 1996–2010 (excluding 2003–2007): Petrochemical department. → Introduced hedge transactions to enhance downside resilience. → Established and managed multiple operating companies. → Collaborated with partner firms to support management reforms. 2003–2007: Agrochemical business in Mexico. → Founded Sumisho Agro Mexico (est. 2009, still operating). → Navigated local legal systems and recruited management. → Recovered $2M in bad debts via local legal action. 2010–2015: Proposed joint ventures in Qatar using petrochemical expertise and government connections. → Gained deep understanding of Middle Eastern legal and business practices. → Received an offer from Qatar Petroleum upon returning to Tokyo. 2015-2019: Basic Chemicals & Electronics Division → Budget management (including 5 overseas regions), HR, general affairs, IR. 2019–2023: Stationed in Los Angeles. → Led meetings with Southern California affiliates. → Engaged with investment funds, JBA, and JETRO committees. → Proposed business ideas to Sumitomo Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation of Americas. 2023-now: CFO Office at Mineral Resources Group & Chemicals, Electronics, Agriculture Group → Career Advisor for 2 Groups (650 employees belong).