Katsuhiko Akita
About Katsuhiko Akita
Katsuhiko Akita is a Senior Sales Director for Japan and Asia at Cambridge Mobile Telematics, having previously held significant roles at VMware and Trend Micro. He has extensive experience in managing global accounts and sales within the technology sector.
Current Role at Cambridge Mobile Telematics
Katsuhiko Akita serves as the Senior Sales Director for Japan and Asia at Cambridge Mobile Telematics. He has held this position since 2023 and operates in a hybrid work environment based in Tokyo, Japan. In this role, he is responsible for driving sales strategies and managing client relationships across the region.
Previous Experience at VMware
Before joining Cambridge Mobile Telematics, Akita worked at VMware as a Senior Global Account Manager from 2016 to 2023. During his tenure, he managed senior global accounts for major clients, including TOYOTA and NTT/Softbank. His role involved developing strategic relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
Career at Trend Micro
Katsuhiko Akita held the position of Director for the JOC JOP global business group at Trend Micro from 2011 to 2016. He focused on the Japanese market and led the Telecom Service Provider Sales division from 2011 to 2014. His experience at Trend Micro contributed to his expertise in cybersecurity sales.
Educational Background
Akita has a diverse educational background. He studied at 慶應義塾大学, where he achieved a degree in Law from 1980 to 1982. He furthered his studies at 東京理工専門学校, obtaining a diploma in Information Processing from 1982 to 1984. Additionally, he attended MSL Business College in the UK, where he studied Management and Marketing and earned a diploma from 1999 to 2000.
Sales Management Experience
Throughout his career, Katsuhiko Akita has held various sales management positions. He worked as a Senior Sales Manager for Enterprise Sales at Citrix Systems Japan KK and served as a Senior Global Account Executive at Symantec/VERITAS Software Corporation, focusing on the financial and telecommunication sectors. His extensive experience spans multiple companies and industries.