Representative Director, CEO
McCann Worldgroup Holdings Japan Inc.
Representative Director, CEO
McCann Erickson Japan Inc.
Representative Director, President
Craft Worldwide Japan Inc.
Takashi has more than 25 years of experience as a branding / customer experience professional and international business leader with top management experience in marketing agencies. After beginning his career as a content planner and writer, he spent 18 years at WPP agencies, including more than seven years at the Shanghai office of a leading global agency., supporting the rapid business growth of Japanese and international brands.
In 2018, he joined Publicis Groupe to lead the launch of a bespoke agency dedicated to the digital transformation of a global automotive brand. He later held senior leadership roles across multiple agencies, serving as General Manager at a major international agency based in Tokyo and Managing Director at a digital agency. In Japan and China, his leadership contributed to multiple honors at Campaign Asia’s Agency of the Year awards, including recognition in the Creative, New Business, and Production categories.
Appointed President of McCann Erickson Japan Inc. and CRAFT Worldwide Japan Inc. in October 2023, he has since driven strong business momentum with a focus on strategic integration, creativity, and operational excellence. He also serves on the board of the Japan Advertising Agencies Association and as an advisory committee member for Advertising Week Asia.
Takashi was appointed Representative Director, CEO of McCann Worldgroup Holdings Japan Inc., Representative Director, CEO of McCann Erickson Japan Inc., and Representative Director, President effective October 2, 2025
