About
Co-founder and general partner of MPower Partners; the firm was established by her and two other partners in 2021.
Experience
- MPower PartnersGeneral Partnercurrent2021 β presentTokyo, Japan
- Fast RetailingMember Board of Directorscurrent2021 β presentTokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Tokyo Metropolitan GovernmentTokyo Metropolitan Government, Global Advisorcurrent2025 β presentTokyo, Japan
- The University of TokyoGlobal Navigation Boardcurrent2021 β presentTokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Kyoto University Graduate School of ManagementAdjunct Professorcurrent2021 β presentKyoto, Japan
- Extraordinary Women on Boards (EWOB)Founding Membercurrent2021 β presentUnited States
- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)Advisory Board Member2021 β 2023Tokyo, Japan
- PaidyMember Board of Directors2021Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Goldman SachsVice Chair, Chief Japan Strategist, Co-Head Asia Macro Research, Partner1994 β 2020Tokyo, Japan
- Cabinet Office, Government of JapanPolicy Commentator2015 β 2020Tokyo, Japan
- BZW (Barclays de Zoete Wedd)Japan Strategist1990 β 1994Tokyo, Japan
- Japan Bank for International CooperationResearch Assistant1988 β 1989Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Education
- Harvard UniversityBachelor's degree, Social Studies (Magna cum laude)
- Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)Master's degree, Japan Studies
- Kobe UniversityGraduate Researcher, International Relations and Affairs1987 β 1988
- International Christian UniversityJapanese Language and Literature1986 β 1987
Skills & more
Strategy4Equities18Capital Markets18Valuation16Portfolio Management1
From Kathy's professional profile.
Colleagues at MPower
Chi Guillemette
Legal & Compliance at MPower
Dr. Peter Gruss
External Advisor at MPower
Katherine Davidson
Operating Partner at MPower
Lisa Shalett
Operating Partner at MPower
Mark Schwartz
External Advisor at MPower
Miwa Seki
General Partner at MPower
Paul N. Matsui
Industry Expert at MPower
Simeon Bochev
Industry Expert at MPower
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Kathy Matsui work?
- Kathy Matsui is General Partner at MPower.
Same school
Also attended Harvard University1,457
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Also attended Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)38
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Shared employers
Also worked at Fast Retailing1
Also worked at The University of Tokyo20
Satoshi GojoScientific Advisor at RDiscoveryKarthik VaradaSenior Associate at Beyond Next VenturesGabriela EccoPrincipal at +ND CapitalNaveed AhmedInvestment Director at Diamond Edge VenturesHiro YoshikawaGeneral Partner at Carbide VenturesAngelina FrankHead of Science & Technology APAC at QAI Ventures
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Also worked at Kyoto University Graduate School of Management7
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