Sakiko Suzuki
About Sakiko Suzuki
Sakiko Suzuki serves as the Director of Payments Market Japan at SWIFT, a position she has held since 2019. With extensive experience in the financial technology sector, she has previously worked at companies such as Oracle, ACI Worldwide, IBM, and SAP.
Current Role at SWIFT
Sakiko Suzuki serves as the Director of Payments Market Japan at SWIFT. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the development and implementation of payment solutions in the Japanese market. Her role involves overseeing strategic initiatives to enhance payment systems and improve operational efficiency for clients in the region.
Previous Experience at Oracle
Before joining SWIFT, Sakiko Suzuki worked at Oracle as the Director of Financial Sales in Oracle Applications. She held this position for two years, from 2005 to 2007, in Hanzomon. Her responsibilities included driving sales strategies and managing client relationships within the financial sector.
Career at ACI Worldwide Japan
Sakiko Suzuki was the Head of Sales at ACI Worldwide Japan from 2015 to 2019. During her four years in this role, she focused on expanding the company's market presence and fostering relationships with key clients in the payment solutions industry in Tokyo.
Long Tenure at IBM Japan
Sakiko Suzuki spent 20 years at IBM Japan, where she worked as an Industry Certified Principal from 1985 to 2005. Her long tenure involved engaging with various industries to provide tailored solutions and support, contributing to IBM's growth in the Japanese market.
Educational Background
Sakiko Suzuki studied at Waseda University, where she earned a Bachelor of Applied Chemical (BS). Additionally, she attended Ooharra Accounting School from 2006 to 2008, enhancing her financial knowledge and skills.