Global CEO Excellence Awards 2020

CEO MONTHLY / GLOBAL CEO EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2020 33 , Best Agile Software Development CEO (Japan): Mikio Suzuki Having worked for many years as a researcher for Japan’s largest telecommunications company, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, Mikio was mainly involved in the research of image and cryptographic processes in the field of information technology. After working at NTT, Mikio then joined the world’s leading smart card company, Gemplus, currently known as Gemalto. Alongside some colleagues from Gemplus, Mikio established eVan TEC in 2001, with the focus of running the business alongside a few specialists in the exceptionally specialized fields in which the firm works. The business portfolio is threefold, working in the development of information systems, the security of that information, and innovative works for space systems being used today. Developing information systems require agile software, which eVan TEC supplies to many major corporations. Information must be kept secure, as it is fast becoming one of the most valuable commodities in the world. Space exploration and systems designed for doing that must be the most up-to-date systems that are available, in order to keep up with the wealth of innovation taking place across feats of engineering and construction to make space exploration possible. eVan TEC has been performing operation works for the International eVan TECwas created as an amalgamation of the Englishwords evangelist and technology, whichmore thanadequately capture thefirm’s goal ofmatching enterprises throughconsultation. Specialising in agile software development, the firmhas been founded and guided by CEO Mikio Suzuki. We take a deep dive intoMikio’s career to learnmore about eVan TEC’s delivery of agile software development to clients all over Japan. Jun20027 Space Station (ISS) for almost eighteen years, including operation management, planning management, and providing instructors and instructions for astronauts who must performmaintenance. However, Mikio’s work in particular focused on the field of electrical currency and crypto technology. At the beginning of eVan TEC’s life, Mikio mainly took care of works from old colleagues at NTT, but the turning point was the work with the ISS. Naturally, the current COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the business at eVan TEC, but Mikio has been keen to see the silver lining to this rather large and ominous cloud. Mikio has been insistent upon utilizing the concept of agile management, and an international mindset, to overcome the crisis set in motion by the virus. As well as looking further afield to international partnerships and deals for the agile software that eVan TEC offers, Mikio has also focused his efforts on nurturing young talent with high aspirations. They will inherit the company, and the world that comes after, and so eVan TEC has been keen to welcome young entrepreneurs into its fold, and help mould the future of the firm. Mikio is not only one the finest innovators in Japan at the moment, but also one of the finest leaders in business. Letting employees work as they should is a key part of Mikio’s leadership, and this is reflected in the service that clients receive. Both Mikio and the employees working at eVan TEC put serious effort into learning the new trends, and seeking new problem-solving ideas for research themes. The clients therefore receive the best possible service that they can, knowing that Japan’s finest innovators have been on the case, personally and professionally. Japanese business culture is very unique compared to others, and it is often considered to be a primary obstacle for foreign businesses looking to gain a foothold in the country. Grasping business opportunities and chances at the right time is vitally important, and eVan TEC has done exactly that thanks to Mikio’s brilliant leadership of the firm. Knowing exactly when to make moves and expand has been a key part of Mikio’s guidance, and with more overseas expansion and business partnerships planned for the future, the success is surely set to keep coming. Company: eVan-TEC, Co., Ltd. Contact: Mikio Suzuki Website: www.evan-tec.co.jp