Akira Nakamura has been the Executive Adviser at ANA Strategic Research Institute (ARI) since April 2023. He joined ANA (All Nippon Airways) in 1989 and has been focusing on his International Sales & Marketing career, particularly in relation to the implementation of the "ANA Mileage Club" and ANA's participation in the "Star Alliance" network expansion.
After fulfilling the roles of two overseas General Managers in China and Germany, Akira worked for ANA London as the Senior Vice President for EMEA and General Manager of the London Office from 2016 to 2018. During this time, he managed eight daily flights between seven cities in Europe and Japan - the largest flight operation in Europe prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, his team successfully invited the "ABTA (Association of British Travel Agency) Travel Convention" to Tokyo, attracting over 400 executives and media representatives from the UK travel industry.
Through Akira's executive positions at ANA Sales (Leisure Travel), Japan Travel & Tourism Association, and ARI, he gained valuable management experiences in the Travel Trade and Central & Local Government sectors. Akira and his team eagerly look forward to the global insights and unique suggestions that will enhance "Japan Tourism" from the LBS Japan Club 2023 initiative.