Katsumi Takagi
About Katsumi Takagi
Katsumi Takagi is a Sales Director at o9 Solutions, Inc., with extensive experience in sales and business consulting across various global companies. He has held significant roles at Kinaxis, Pegasystems, Oracle, and others, and has entrepreneurial experience as the founder of MarketChance in Hong Kong.
Work at o9 Solutions
Katsumi Takagi currently serves as the Sales Director at o9 Solutions, Inc., a position he has held since 2024. His role involves overseeing sales strategies and initiatives within the organization. o9 Solutions specializes in providing AI-powered planning and decision-making solutions for businesses, enhancing operational efficiency and market responsiveness.
Previous Experience at Kinaxis
Before joining o9 Solutions, Katsumi Takagi worked at Kinaxis as the Japan Sales Manager from 2020 to 2024. In this role, he was responsible for driving sales growth and managing client relationships in the Japanese market. His tenure at Kinaxis lasted four years, during which he contributed to the company's expansion in the region.
Career Background in Sales and Consulting
Katsumi Takagi has extensive experience in sales and consulting, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. His career includes roles at Pegasystems, Oracle, CA Technologies, and Accenture. He has held positions such as Account Executive, Principal Sales Consultant, and Management Consultant, accumulating over a decade of experience in sales and presales roles with global companies.
Educational Background
Katsumi Takagi studied International Relations at the Japan School of Business from 1995 to 1997. He also had a brief study abroad experience at UC San Diego in 1996. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in business principles and international dynamics.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Katsumi Takagi founded and led MarketChance, a company based in Hong Kong, from 2010 to 2016. As the Founder and President, he was responsible for establishing the company's operations and driving its growth in the market. This entrepreneurial experience complements his extensive background in sales and consulting.