Akira Kudo

Akira Kudo built a distinguished career in consulting, making significant contributions to global business transformations. At the predecessor of PwC Consulting, he spent two years at SAP's headquarters in Germany, participating in the establishment of SAP Japan. He then focused on business transformation consulting for the manufacturing sector, including SAP implementation. Akira held leadership roles as Head of the Supply Chain Management and SAP Divisions. He joined IBM Consulting, where he served as General Manager of the Electronics Industry Division and Head of the Enterprise Applications Division. He also led the launch of IBMiX, IBM's digital transformation consulting business. Building on his success at IBM, he joined SAP Japan as Senior Managing Executive Officer and head of Services. He drove the SAP service business forward. He later contributed to the establishment of Kyndryl Japan in the role of Senior Managing Executive Officer and Chief Strategy Officer.

In March 2025, Akira joined Fujitsu’s Global Consulting Business Group, leveraging his extensive experience to drive the expansion and transformation of Uvance Wayfinders in Japan. He graduated from Keio University with a B.A. in Economics.