Summary
Toshiya Nakano is a seasoned consultant and business development professional with 14 years of focused experience in sales, channel development, and go-to-market strategies for hardware, software, solutions, and services across Japan. He has a proven track record leading market entry and sales operations for international tech companies—from directing Japan sales for Freight Farms to managing channels for global brands like Apple and 3Com. Since 2017 he has supported SMEs as an independent consultant, blending practical sales execution with strategic marketing and management advisory. His background in mechanical engineering and a law degree gives him a rare combination of technical understanding and commercial/legal insight useful for cross-border deals and regulatory matters. Comfortable working with startups and established vendors, he often helps foreign companies navigate Japan’s business landscape and frequency/regulatory changes. Known for pragmatic problem-solving, he pairs decades of field experience with hands-on channel management to drive revenue and local adoption.
14 years of coding experience
19 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor, Law, Bachelor, Law at Hosei University
Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering at National Technical College