Sony Group - Product Manager, CoE, Product Management Department, Corporate DX Division. Business Development & DX Manager at Sony HQ | Expert in New Venture Creation and Strategic Alliances in Tech & Entertainment ＜EXPERT PROFILE＞ A strategic leader at Sony Group HQ with a proven track record in building new businesses (0-to-1) and driving digital transformation (DX). I provide practical, actionable guidance grounded in 6+ years of business development and over a decade of financial and accounting expertise. My approach combines strategic planning with hands-on experience in forging major partnerships and navigating complex corporate structures to deliver tangible results. Fluent in Japanese, English, and Mandarin, I offer a unique perspective on cross-border projects and global market dynamics. ＜CONSULTATION TOPICS＞ • New Business & Service Incubation: ○ Developing and validating business concepts from idea to launch. ○ Building robust business plans with clear milestones and KPIs, backed by financial modeling. ○ Securing internal buy-in and navigating cross-departmental approvals (Legal, HR, etc.). • Strategic Alliance & Partnership Development: ○ Strategy for identifying and engaging potential partners. ○ Extensive experience in partner alliances ○ Negotiating licenses and agreements with global IT vendors. • Digital Transformation (DX) in Entertainment: ○ Formulating DX strategies for experience-based businesses (Location-Based Entertainment). ○ Assessing the business application of new technologies (e.g., AI) in the entertainment sector. ○ Go-to-market strategies for tech and entertainment products. • Internal Venture Growth & Monetization: ○ Strategies for increasing adoption and engagement of internal platforms and services. ○ Frameworks for transitioning internal tools into commercially viable products. ＜WORK HISTORY＞ • 2025–Present: Sony Group Corporation | DX Product Manager • 2022–Present: Sony Group Corporation | Business Development Manager • 2019–2021: Sony Electronics | Business Development Manager, Display Business • 2016–2019: Sony Electronics | Accounting Manager, TV Business • 2015–2016: Accenture | Management Consultant • 2008–2015: Fujitsu | Accounting & Business Controller