After having extensive experience in administrative departments such as stocks, derivatives trading, research-related work, human resources, finance / IR, and public relations at a major securities company, finance / IR consultants, M & A advisors, and corporate communication support managers of major companies Engaged as.
Leveraging a career in financial and non-financial consulting, including talks with numerous management teams, focusing on integrated thinking related to corporate management, ESG / SDG consulting, internal penetration, and information disclosure support services -Involved in a wide range of consulting services, including ESG Producer at the International Conference on Sustainable Brands, and is responsible for regional revitalization and regional collaboration between companies and local governments.

After working at Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities, Minebea (now MinebeaMitsumi), and Nabtesco, Shintaro Saito joined Orion Breweries in 2024. As General Manager of Corporate Value Creation, he oversees corporate management, IR and PR, sustainability, and industry-government-academia collaboration. He contributed to Okinawa’s first manufacturing IPO and is committed to creating impact for local social challenges. With broad expertise in M&A, corporate finance, IPOs, IR advisory, media communications, sustainability, and governance, gained through roles at securities and corporate firms, he brings a wide-ranging perspective. Saito holds a Master’s degree in Management of Technology from Tokyo University of Science.

Born in Okinawa and a graduate of Hitotsubashi University, Yasutomo began his career in 2012 at Okinawa Electric Power Company, where he focused on regional infrastructure and energy resilience. Following roles in business development at Shizen Energy Inc. and later as a renewable energy consultant, he joined the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) in 2025.

At OIST, he leads “Testbed Projects” centered on industry-academia-government collaboration. He acts as a strategic bridge between world-class scientific research and local communities, exploring new frontiers for innovation through collaborative ventures. Throughout his career in the energy sector, he has remained dedicated to regional empowerment, striving to build sustainable business models that harmonize global expertise with Okinawa’s local needs.