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 Richard G. Roa
Advising Chairman
Over 34 years experience in Japan has given Richard Roa an exceptional understanding of the Japanese culture and mentality. His contacts in both the Japanese and foreign
business communities and Japanese government agencies are unparalleled amongst foreigners living in Japan. These contacts and experience have proven
invaluable for foreign firms establishing themselves in the Japanese market.
Richard Roa founded International Ventures Japan to meet the demands of companies undergoing global growth,
especially in the Japanese market. Since 1976, prior to establishing International Ventures Japan, he has advised and assisted numerous international companies through
different stages of their development in Japan.
As an independent contractor, Richard has served as Director and Senior Consultant in a wide range of
business activities such as company registration, partner search, creation of joint ventures and subsidiaries, setting up of management teams and training programs for
personnel, hiring and training sales forces, advertising, public relations, promotions, marketing, and direct sales.
Throughout his career, Richard Roa has built a solid
reputation for client relations, strategic planning, creative thinking, problem solving, and project management. His expertise in the field of market entry, sponsorship,
organization, and management of large scale events has made him a much sought after international consultant to companies seeking to penetrate the complex Japanese
market or expand their business operations in Japan.
Corporate positions held:
IMG-Tokyo
Advisor & Consultant
Director of Sponsorship & Events
the US Government
U.S. Embassy, Tokyo, Japan
President, Masters International Sports Company
Marketing Director
Harrow High School Rugby Team
(England) Tour of Japan
Managing Director
Gordon Research & Consultants Co.
Business World Corp, Japan
Marketing/Public Relations Manager
Federal Electric Corp. (IT&T Overseas Division)
Quality Control Electronics Engineer
Atlantic Underwater Testing Evaluation Command
US Navy Contract
Bahamas
Federal Electric Corp. (IT&T Overseas Division)
Quality Control Electronics Engineer
US Government Contract Work
Europe and South America
Automatic Electric Corp. (Subsidiary of GTE)
Installation of AUTOVON (Automatic Voice Network) system.
US Air Force Contract
Philippines
Automatic Electric Corp.
Installation of AUTOVON system
Fuchu Air Base, Japan
In the Japanese market Richard G. Roa has been personally responsible for over 300,000,000+ (USD) in
sales and Management directly related to projects he has managed or directed.
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