Hiro specializes in sustainable/ESG investing both domestically and internationally and is responsible for ESG integration for GB's investment practices.

Most recently, he worked as an ESG Japan Market Expert at MSCI, engaged in developing guidance on ESG rating methodology for the Japanese market and conducting ESG ratings for issuers in the TMT sector, including domestic and international semiconductors, semiconductor equipment, electrical equipment, and electronic equipment.

Prior to MSCI, Hiro was part of the Strategic Risk team for the financial sector at Deloitte Tohmatsu, providing advisory services related to ESG investing and international regulations/initiatives for major asset management companies and private equity funds.