Tokyo, Japan
29 - 31 October 2025 Fujitsu
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Group CDIO and Senior Managing Corporate Executive Officer, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group

Joined Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in 1990 and worked in corporate affairs, legal affairs, management planning, and human resources before setting up the Retail Marketing Department and the Retail IT Strategy Department as general manager. Later, as general manager of the Transaction Business Division, he spearheaded product and sales planning for corporate settlements. In 2022, he became director of the Digital Solution Division. He took up his current post in 2023, in which capacity he is driving digital strategy promotion for SMBC Group.

Senior Vice President, Head of Sustainability Business, APMEA, Schneider Electric

Farrukh Shad is the Senior Vice President and Head of Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Business for Asia Pacific, India, Middle East & Africa (APMEA), based in Dubai. He leads the region’s Energy and Sustainability Services organization, helping large enterprises reduce carbon emissions and advance climate action through technology. Farrukh oversees global teams developing strategies for clients navigating sustainability challenges in emerging markets.

With over 20 years of international experience across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia, Farrukh has held senior roles at Schneider Electric, L’Oréal, BP, and Philips. Known for driving strategic transformation and change management, he is passionate about digital innovation, active energy management, and accelerating sustainability agendas. Outside of work, he is an avid cricket player.

Managing Director, EintrachtTech GmbH

Dr Oliver Bäcker is the managing director of EintrachtTech GmbH, the digital subsidiary of Eintracht Frankfurt.
EintrachtTech implements the club's digital strategy and is responsible for the digital professionalisation of the Bundesliga club.
Dr Bäcker has many years of experience in the areas of digital transformation, the Internet of Things and emerging technologies and previously worked for companies such as Deloitte Digital, SAP, Siemens and Fraunhofer in strategy consulting and project implementation.
He holds a doctorate in technology management from the University of St. Gallen and was a visiting scholar at the MIT Centre for Digital Business.

Corporate Executive Officer, COO (in charge of regions), CRO, Fujitsu

Shunsuke Onishi is focused on driving growth across businesses and the globe by relying on a strong value-driven customer approach. Onishi’s personal aim is to support the globalization of Japanese Enterprises and conduct cross boarder PMI in multi-national environments. Before Onishi has held multiple C-level positions at Fujitsu in customer excellence mainly targeting the Manufacturing sector. He has led the launch of Sustainable Manufacturing in Fujitsu Uvance - the new global business brand of Fujitsu. Before joining Fujitsu, he gained more than 15 years of managerial experience as President and Chief Executive Officer of an NTT Group company and as Vice President, Head of Japan at Infosys Limited. Currently leads the Fujitsu front organization having been appointed Corporate Vice President, COO (in charge of regions), CRO in April 2024.

Corporate Executive Officer
Corporate Vice President, CTO, in charge of System Platform

Vivek Mahajan joined Fujitsu in 2021 as the Global CTO with the mission of establishing Fujitsu as a global company known for innovative technology leadership. A truly international executive, he is fluent in English, Japanese and Hindi and has worked in many countries with companies such as Tandem Computers, General Electric, Siebel Systems, Oracle and IBM.

Corporate Executive Officer, EVP, Vice Head of Global Solutions, Fujitsu

Kaiya Sinead is an experienced Chief Operating Officer with a global perspective, having successfully led business operations and strategic initiatives across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Renowned for her ability to turn vision into action, she has a proven history of building and scaling operations in both high-growth start-ups and large enterprises within the technology sector. A trusted advisor to CEOs, Kaiya is adept at solving complex challenges, fostering authentic leadership, and navigating diverse cultural environments.
Key accomplishments include leading the rapid expansion of Woven by Toyota, where she tripled the workforce and integrated three acquisitions while strengthening operational foundations in HR, Finance, and Legal. At SAP, Kaiya managed a multi-billion Euro budget for the global product organization and launched SAP Labs Japan, focusing on digital manufacturing and supply chain innovations for the Japanese market.

EVP CSSO (Chief Sustainability & Supply Chain Officer)

Takashi Yamanishi joined Fujitsu in 1989, with his primary focus being procurement from global vendors in areas such as software and semiconductors. He oversaw the global integration of procurement and supply chain management organizations as General Manager of the Global Supply Chain Division in 2018. Afterwards, in parallel with the shift to services within the business portfolio, he helped strengthen alliances with key partners while reforming procurement and supply chains. He assumed his current position in 2024.

Global CEO & Senior Managing Partner, Uvance Wayfinders

Shin Shuda has extensive experience in leading projects from strategy formulation to execution, particularly in the distribution, consumer goods, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and private equity industries across Japan, North America, and Australia. At Accenture North America, he played a pivotal role in enhancing corporate value through business transformation, operational efficiency, and digital transformation (DX), and has led multiple practices. In addition to his consulting expertise, as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for UNIQLO USA, he contributed to the brand's turnaround and the establishment of a growth foundation in Western markets. Leveraging his rich experience in Japan and North America, he drove UNIQLO's growth.

In March 2025, Shinichiro joined Fujitsu, spearheading the global business expansion and organizational transformation of Uvance Wayfinders. He graduated from Brown University (USA) with a B.S. in Engineering.

VP of Technology, CTO Europe, Fujitsu

John has over 30 years of experience in the technology industry, working in various roles at Fujitsu. He has created solutions for customers in sectors like finance, manufacturing, law enforcement, retail, telecommunications, and the public sector. John is passionate about R&D, having spent 3 years at Fujitsu Laboratories, currently focusing on the combination of accelerating AI learning models using Quantum Techniques. John excels at tackling business challenges with technology and helps customers gain early access to Fujitsu's latest research.

Head of Quantum Computing, Fujitsu

Shintaro Sato has a concurrent position at RIKEN, Japan, serving as Deputy Director of RIKEN RQC-Fujitsu Collaboration Centre. He is responsible for research on quantum computing at Fujitsu. At Quantum Laboratory, he leads research on all the technology layers of quantum computing: quantum devices, platform, software and application. Fujitsu and RIKEN are planning to release a 64-qubit superconducting quantum computer from RIKEN RQC-Fujitsu Collaboration Centre this fiscal year. Fujitsu also has research collaborations with TU Delft on diamond-spin qubit technology and with Osaka University on software technology for fault tolerant quantum computing.

SVP, Global Head of Marketing, Fujitsu

Dr. Laura Bonamici is the SVP, Global Head of Marketing, Fujitsu, leading a diverse team of 250 professionals focused on strengthening the Fujitsu brand and driving business growth. She oversees key areas including brand strategy, thought leadership, growth marketing, and regional marketing for the Americas, APAC, and Europe. Previously, Laura led Fujitsu Corporate Marketing, where she directed the rebranding strategy and spearheaded the launch of Fujitsu Uvance and the Corporate Brand refresh in 2021, both of which earned multiple awards and marked Fujitsu’s biggest brand shift in over a decade.

Senior Executive Vice President, Head of International Business, Fujitsu

Mikihito Saito is Senior Executive Vice President, responsible for International Business at Fujitsu. With over 20 years’ experience accelerating digital innovation and delivering sustainable growth for businesses worldwide, he brings deep expertise in Enterprise Business Applications and the Manufacturing industry.

Throughout his career, including previous roles as Corporate Executive Officer, Senior Vice President, and Co-Chief Executive Officer for the Europe Region, Saito has been recognized for his strategic insight and ability to foster collaboration across regions.

Driven by a belief in aligning people, purpose, and technology, he leads with a focus on unlocking potential, both organizational and individual, whether guiding large-scale digital transformations or inspiring teams across more than 40 countries. He holds a Master’s degree in Information and Knowledge Engineering from Shizuoka University.