Naoto Kobayashi
About Naoto Kobayashi
Naoto Kobayashi is an Enterprise Account Executive at Acquia, with a background in sales and marketing across various technology companies. He holds a Master of Intellectual Property and has participated in numerous industry events and conferences.
Work at Acquia
Naoto Kobayashi has been serving as an Enterprise Account Executive at Acquia since 2020. He is based in Tokyo, Japan, and has contributed to the company's growth and client engagement strategies. His performance at Acquia has been notable, achieving a 193% achievement rate in FY21, which earned him a place in the President's Club.
Previous Experience in Sales
Before joining Acquia, Naoto Kobayashi held several positions in sales across various companies. He worked as an Account Executive at Treasure Data from 2019 to 2020 and at Salesforce from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he served as a Sales Manager in the Sales Planning Department at SBI Investment from 2015 to 2017 and as a System Sales representative at IBM from 2011 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Naoto Kobayashi has a diverse educational background. He studied Anglo-American law at Nihon University, earning a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from 2005 to 2009. He then pursued a Master of Intellectual Property (MIP) at Tokyo University of Science from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he spent a year as an exchange student at the University of Toronto, studying Arts and Science from 2007 to 2008.
Speaking Engagements and Contributions
Naoto Kobayashi has participated in various industry events and conferences. He spoke at the Digital Marketer’s Summit during the 2021 Winter and Summer sessions organized by Impress. He also contributed to the Financial DX/SUM event by NIKKEI in September 2021 and participated in the ITmedia SaaS EXPO 2022 Winter, focusing on Marketing Tech Relay Sessions.
Participation in Industry Forums
Kobayashi has been actively involved in industry forums, including the Digital FIT (Financial Information Technology) Forum, where he participated multiple times, including in November 2020 and July 2021. He also engaged in the BOXIL EVENT SalesMarketing in October 2021 and presented at the Digital Marketing Days - IT Search powered by Mynavi in September 2020.