Katsu Nishi
About Katsu Nishi
Katsu Nishi serves as the General Manager for APAC at Notion, having previously held significant roles at LinkedIn and WeWork. With a strong background in sales and account management, he actively supports team transformation and coaches professionals to enhance their productivity and success.
Current Role at Notion
Katsu Nishi serves as the General Manager APAC at Notion, a position he has held since 2023. Based in Tokyo, Japan, he focuses on expanding Notion's presence and influence in the Asia-Pacific region. His role involves strategic leadership and operational management to drive growth and enhance customer engagement across various markets.
Previous Experience at LinkedIn
Katsu Nishi has extensive experience at LinkedIn, where he held multiple roles. He worked as the Head of Sales Japan for LinkedIn Talent Solutions from 2017 to 2018 and as the Japan Corporate Sales Lead for LinkedIn Talent Solutions in 2016. Additionally, he served as Head of Sales Japan for LinkedIn Talent & Learning Solutions from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at LinkedIn contributed to his expertise in sales and talent solutions within the Japanese market.
Experience at WeWork
At WeWork, Katsu Nishi held two significant positions. He was the Senior Director of Sales for a period of 7 months in 2020 and previously served as the Director of Account Management for 6 months in 2019. His roles involved overseeing sales strategies and account management, contributing to WeWork's operations in Japan.
Educational Background
Katsu Nishi has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in International Business from Shimonoseki City University from 1997 to 2001. He also holds multiple MBA degrees, including one from The University of Kitakyushu in Knowledge Management (2001-2003), another from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (2011), and an MBA Exchange from HKUST Business School (2011).
Coaching and Mentorship
Katsu Nishi actively supports the personal and professional growth of team members through coaching. He provides career advice to students, particularly those at local universities, drawing from his own experiences. He also coaches startup executives, sales managers, and sales professionals to help them achieve their goals, aiming to enhance productivity and success in the APAC region.