Masako Shimizu
About Masako Shimizu
Masako Shimizu is an Account Director at Coupa Software with extensive experience in strategic decision-making and proposal activities for major companies.
Current Role at Coupa Software
Masako Shimizu currently holds the position of Account Director at Coupa Software, a role she has occupied since 2023. In her position, Shimizu focuses on delivering clear value directly linked to management. Her role includes identifying client needs and offering tailored solutions to optimize business processes. She leverages her extensive experience to provide strategic insights and foster strong client relationships.
Previous Experience at Gartner
Before joining Coupa Software, Masako Shimizu worked at Gartner from 2019 to 2023. She initially served as a Business Development Manager in the Tokyo area from 2019 to 2021. Following this, she was promoted to Account Executive, a role she held until 2023. During her tenure at Gartner, Shimizu provided strategic decision-making optimization proposals to CIOs and IT leaders. She demonstrated her ability to understand complex business environments and deliver value through informed recommendations.
Tenure at IBM Japan
Masako Shimizu's professional journey includes a significant tenure at IBM Japan. From 2002 to 2019, she worked as a Senior Specialist. In this role, Shimizu engaged in proposal activities for major companies in the distribution, transportation, and travel industries. Her responsibilities also included developing strategic initiatives and optimizing business processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Educational Background
Masako Shimizu graduated from Meiji University, where she studied in the Faculty of Commerce from 1998 to 2002. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Commerce. Her academic experience provided her with a strong foundation in business principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various strategic and client-facing roles.