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Bilingual Digital Commerce & eProcurement Leader

Strategic Liaison: Bridging Global HQ & Japan’s Complex Market

Executive Summary

I am a Director-level Digital Transformation Leader specialized in aligning Global HQ strategies with Japan’s unique business ecosystems. With a focus on Life Sciences and B2B sectors, I bridge the gap between complex global digital frameworks and local distributor-driven practices to drive measurable growth.

  • Global-Japan Liaison: Proven track record as the sole strategic bridge between U.S./Global HQs and Japanese stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Logistics).

  • Business-Side DX Expert: Specialized in eProcurement (EDI/cXML/PunchOut) and B2B eCommerce implementation from a business leadership perspective.

  • Entrepreneurial Execution: 10+ years as a Founder/CEO combined with senior corporate roles, providing a unique “execution muscle” for large-scale transformation.

Recent Focus & Impact

Digital Commerce Solutions Manager (Director-level, Japan Lead) | Waters Corporation Japan

  • Strategic Localization: Led the alignment of global eProcurement frameworks with Japan-specific B2B2C and distributor-integrated models.

  • Driving Digital Growth: Successfully launched dealer-integrated EDI/cXML initiatives, dramatically increasing digital order volume and streamlining end-to-end workflows.

  • Stakeholder Orchestration: Served as the mission-critical liaison between U.S. HQ and local leadership to ensure seamless governance and delivery.

  • Note: Managed SAP Ariba/ERP integrations as a business-side lead; expert in strategic workflow design without requiring hands-on system operation.

What I Do

  • Digital Commerce & eProcurement Leadership: Expert in EDI, cXML, and dealer integration strategies that respect local commercial nuances.

  • Strategic Liaison & Governance: Managing cross-border digital transformation projects for Japan and Global HQ (Remote/Hybrid).

  • Program Management: Since 2014, I have held contract-based senior leadership roles at premier multinationals, including Abbott, Sartorius, and UBS.

Foundational Expertise

  • Entrepreneurial Mindset: As Founder & CEO of Webmake Ltd. (2003–2013), I delivered 300+ web, SEO, and eCommerce projects. This decade of leadership built the growth mindset I apply to enterprise-scale challenges today.

  • Core Skillsets: Digital Commerce & eProcurement | Global Project Management | Life Sciences & Pharma | SEO/AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) & Organic Growth.

Relevant Platforms (Business-side Leadership)

  • Global HQ Platforms: SAP Ariba, SAP ERP, Coupa, JAGGAER

  • Middleware & Standards: SAGBRAIN Dealer Order Gateway, Seeburger → TraceCentric (PunchOut2Go), cXML, EDI

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I am open to discussing how I can help your organization navigate the complexities of the Japanese market through digital innovation and strategic liaison leadership.