FEATURE INTERVIEW
Mark H. Saft
Representative Director, The Ingenium Group, Inc

Mark is among Japan's leading search consultants. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Mark has lived in Japan since 1993. Prior to co-founding Ingenium, Mark was a Vice President at one of Japan's largest executive search firms. Since 1995 he has filled numerous CEO, COO, General Manager, Director and staff level positions on behalf of his multinational clients. Mark obtained his Masters Degree in Asian Studies from California State University at Long Beach, and graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans with a Bachelors Degree in English and Philosophy. Prior to coming to Japan, Mark served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps serving in Saudi Arabia during the Persian Gulf War in 1991.

PROGRAM INTRODUCTION AND HOST

Business Entrepreneurs

Get in touch with the ideas behind business entrepreneurs in Japan. "Entrepreneurial thinking" has rippled though the lively pond that is the Japanese market, but not without its share of obstacles. Understand how entrepreneurship shapes Japanese marketing, Japanese advertising and Japan business news today.

Dave Mori

President,
Entrepreneurs Association of Tokyo

Host Bio

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Mark H. Saft

Representative Director,
The Ingenium Group, Inc

Mark is among Japan's leading search consultants. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Mark has lived in Japan since 1993. Prior to co-founding Ingenium, Mark was a Vice President at one of Japan's...

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