Akihiko Ito
About Akihiko Ito
Akihiko Ito is the Polarx Leader in Electrophysiology at Boston Scientific, with extensive experience in international business and product management across high-tech industries.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Akihiko Ito serves as the Polarx Leader for Electrophysiology at Boston Scientific. Since 2021, he has been based in Tokyo, Japan, where he leads a sales and marketing team to launch a new strategic product. His role leverages his extensive experience in both upstream and downstream marketing, focusing on advancing the company's electrophysiology products.
Previous Position at Boston Scientific
Prior to his current role, Ito was the Product Manager for Electrophysiology as part of Boston Scientific's Global Leadership Development Program. From 2018 to 2020, he operated out of Sydney, Australia. In this capacity, he honed his skills in product management on a global scale, contributing significantly to the development and implementation of key strategies.
Early Career at Boston Scientific and Other Companies
Before becoming a Product Manager, Ito was a Global Management Associate at Boston Scientific under the Global Leadership Development Program. From 2017 to 2018, he worked in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. His career also includes roles outside of Boston Scientific. As Market Development Manager at TripAdvisor from 2013 to 2015 in Tokyo, Japan, he helped expand market presence. At Sony, he worked as a Product Planner from 2009 to 2012, focusing on cutting-edge electronic products.
Educational Background
Akihiko Ito has a robust educational background, featuring degrees from prestigious institutions. He earned his MBA in General Management from Harvard Business School, where he studied from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, he obtained a Master's degree and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from The University of Tokyo. These academic credentials have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of both general management and economics.
Expertise in Marketing and International Business
Ito possesses broad expertise in marketing and international business, having worked in both upstream and downstream capacities across multiple regions including the U.S., Australia, and Japan. His experience spans various high-tech industries such as electronics, med-tech, and internet media, making him well-versed in product management and business development on a global stage.