Masahira (Masa) Noro
About Masahira (Masa) Noro
Masahira (Masa) Noro serves as the Head of Sales Operations for ACS EMEA at Adobe, a position he has held since 2021. He has a diverse background in finance and operations, with previous roles at BlackBerry, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Cymer Inc.
Work at Adobe
Masahira Noro has been serving as the Head of Sales Operations for ACS EMEA at Adobe since 2021. In this role, he is based in London, England, and is responsible for overseeing sales operations across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. His position involves managing strategic initiatives and optimizing sales processes to enhance operational efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role at Adobe, Masahira Noro held several positions in various organizations. He worked at BlackBerry as a Commercial Finance Manager from 2011 to 2014 and later as a Senior Commercial Manager from 2014 to 2015. He also served as a Senior Operations Manager at Booz Allen Hamilton from 2018 to 2020 in Singapore. Additionally, he worked at Cymer Inc. as a Finance Manager for 11 years, from 2000 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Masahira Noro holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of San Diego - Knauss School of Business, which he completed from 1998 to 2000. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Corporate Law from the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne between 1992 and 1996. Furthermore, he obtained a Certificate in Business Management (D.E.S.S) from Université de Caen Normandie in 1997.
Skills and Specializations
Masahira Noro has a strong track record in building C-level relationships and identifying market opportunities. He possesses extensive experience in managing multi-million-dollar revenue streams and has expertise in assessing investment proposals. His skills include structuring operational delivery across international markets and industries, as well as directing and motivating teams to optimize processes.