Shigeo Ito
About Shigeo Ito
Shigeo Ito serves as the Vice President of Business at Rapyuta Robotics, where he focuses on developing the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) business in the US market. He has extensive experience in business development and digital transformation, having held leadership roles at Amazon, Fast Retailing, and UNIQLO.
Current Role at Rapyuta Robotics
Shigeo Ito serves as the Vice President of Business at Rapyuta Robotics, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for developing the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) business in the US market. His leadership focuses on leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Shigeo Ito worked at Amazon in two significant roles. He served as a Business Development Manager in Supply Chain Management from 2014 to 2015 in Tokyo, Japan, where he focused on new business development. Prior to that, he was the Head/Operations Manager for New Warehouse Launch from 2013 to 2014 in Kanagawa, Japan, emphasizing project management.
Experience at Fast Retailing
At Fast Retailing, Shigeo Ito held multiple roles from 2015 to 2023. He was the Senior Manager of the Digital Transformation Project Management Office (PMO) for one year in Tokyo, Japan, and later served as the Director of Digital Innovation Product Management & Global IT Strategy for five years in the San Francisco Bay Area. His work focused on digital transformation and strategic innovation.
Educational Background
Shigeo Ito has a robust educational background. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies from IE Business School in 2012. Additionally, he studied at the UW Foster School of Business, where he also achieved an MBA in the same field. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Politics, Economics, and Business from Aoyama Gakuin University.
Leadership and Team Development
Shigeo Ito is recognized for his ability to build and mentor cross-functional teams. He fosters an environment that encourages innovative thinking and collaboration. His approach emphasizes customer-centricity and data-driven decision-making, which he utilizes to unlock business opportunities and drive efficiencies across technology and operations.