Shoji S.
About Shoji S.
Shoji S. is the Senior Director of Strategic Planning at KIOXIA America, Inc., where he oversees various services related to corporate governance and sustainability. He has a diverse background in strategic planning and marketing, having previously worked at Toshiba Corporation and KIOXIA Group.
Current Role at Kioxia America
Shoji S. serves as the Senior Director of Strategic Planning at Kioxia America, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he oversees a team that manages various services, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, corporate business planning, and global sustainability activities. He coordinates the company's forecast, budget, and mid-term planning to align with Kioxia Group's overall strategy. Additionally, he supervises office services teams across multiple locations, including San Jose, Irvine, Folsom, Round Rock, and Austin.
Previous Experience at Kioxia Group
Before his current position, Shoji S. worked at Kioxia Group as the Lead Marketing Strategist from 2017 to 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. His responsibilities included managing third-party logistics service providers to ensure efficient logistics for memory and SSD products. He also engaged directly with U.S. accounts to enhance sustainability and environmental strategies for the Kioxia Group.
Career at Toshiba Corporation
Shoji S. has a significant history with Toshiba Corporation, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Strategic Planner from 2011 to 2015 and as a Promotion Leader from 2007 to 2011, both in Tokyo, Japan. He briefly served as Deputy Manager for two months in 2017. His experience at Toshiba included maintaining internal control systems in compliance with J-SOX regulations as a supervisor of the Internal Auditor.
Education and Expertise
Shoji S. holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Osaka University, which he completed from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business, where he studied from 2015 to 2016. His educational background supports his expertise in strategic planning and corporate governance.