Received Bachelor’s degree in public finance from Hitotsubashi University in Japan in 1983. Received Master’s degree in applied economics from Hitotsubashi University Graduate School in 1986. Joined Daiwa Securities in 1986, worked as researcher and securities analyst. Transferred to Daiwa Institute of Research in 1994 and have worked as securities analyst, consultant of environmental management, now engaging in research and study of CSR and SRI environmental and reporting sustainability reporting. From April 2010 to June 2011 worked as a head of CSR group at headquarter office of Daiwa Securities Group. Co-author of “Guide to Socially Responsible Investment|” (2003. Nihon Keizai Shinbun), part-time instructor at Nanzan University in Japan (2004-2007) and Aoyamagakuin University（2006-present), both teaching CSR and SRI. Have served as a member of judging committee of Toyokeizai Green Reporting Award (1998-2003).