Joined MUFG in 2001, working in corporate banking and the IT Business Division. Based in Singapore from 2009, built strategic partnerships with leading local banks across Southeast Asia and India.
After completing an MBA at the University of Michigan, led MUFG’s Americas startup team in Silicon Valley, driving venture investment and business development; later led MUFG’s open innovation in the Digital Strategy Division.
From 2022 to 2026, he served as Senior Director at Sozo Ventures, supporting startup fundraising and business development.
Returned to MUFG in April 2026 in his current role.
Kenichi Saito
Managing Director, Head of Startup Acceleration Strategy Division, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG)