Bio

Takuji Ishida is an Executive Director based in Tokyo. He has been involved in investments including Japan Systems, Blueship, and nobitel (Dr.stretch). Prior to joining Longreach, Takuji was a Managing Director at Polaris Capital Group, a private equity in Japan, where he played key roles in deal originations, transaction execution activities, and value creation for several portfolio companies. Prior to Polaris Capital Group, Takuji worked at Mitsubishi Corporation focusing on investments/project finance in Liquefied Natural Gas projects. Subsequently, at Boston Consulting Group, Takuji was a Project Leader in charge of developing strategies, formulating med-to long-term business plans, and launching new businesses in several sectors. Takuji received a Bachelor of Laws from Kyoto University and an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.