Hidekazu Kakishima
About Hidekazu Kakishima
Hidekazu Kakishima is the Country Manager at Skydio in Tokyo, Japan, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in sales and management, having previously worked at companies such as SORACOM Inc., Amazon Web Services, and EMC.
Current Role at Skydio
Hidekazu Kakishima serves as the Country Manager at Skydio, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Tokyo, Japan, he is responsible for overseeing operations and driving business growth within the region. His role involves strategic planning and execution to enhance Skydio's market presence.
Previous Experience at SORACOM Inc.
Prior to joining Skydio, Kakishima worked at SORACOM Inc. from 2016 to 2021. He initially served as Sales Director for 11 months before advancing to Vice President of Sales, a role he held for four years. His contributions during this time focused on expanding the company's sales strategies and enhancing customer engagement.
Career at Amazon Web Services
Kakishima has significant experience with Amazon Web Services, where he held various roles from 2015 to 2014. He started as the Senior Manager, Enterprise Strategic Sales Lead for 11 months in 2015, and later served as Strategic Account Manager - Enterprise Sales from 2012 to 2014. His work involved leading enterprise sales initiatives and managing key accounts.
Background in Sales and Account Management
Kakishima's career includes extensive experience in sales and account management. He worked at EMC as a Senior Account Manager in Enterprise Sales from 2005 to 2012, and at Avnet as an Enterprise Account Manager from 2001 to 2004. His roles have consistently focused on building client relationships and driving sales performance.
Education in Mechanical Engineering
Hidekazu Kakishima studied Mechanical Engineering at Hosei University from 1997 to 2001. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which has contributed to his analytical skills in the technology and sales sectors.