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Yutaro Hara

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Vice President at Aspirant Group Β· Entrepreneur in Residence at SFU VentureLabs

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

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About

Yutaro Hara is a marine transportation executive and strategic advisor with more than two decades of leadership experience spanning the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, and currently serves as Entrepreneur in Residence at SFU VentureLabs. His work includes advising technology startups in the defence and maritime-security sectors, supporting business development in the ports sector, and assisting organizations at the intersection of commercial activity, public policy, marine safety, and coastal community interests. He holds degrees in Political Science, International Relations, and Business Administration.

Experience

  1. SFU VentureLabsEntrepreneur in Residencecurrent2026 β€” presentCanada
  2. Lewman StrategiesPrincipal Ownercurrent2026 β€” presentVancouver, BC
  3. Greater Victoria Harbour AuthorityChief Executive Officer2023 β€” 2025Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
  4. Chamber of ShippingPresident2016 β€” 2023Vancouver, Canada Area
  5. Western Marine Community CoalitionExecutive Director2016 β€” 2023Vancouver, Canada Area
  6. Canadian Shipowners AssociationPresident2012 β€” 2016Ottawa, Canada Area
  7. Canadian Shipowners AssociationVice President2010 β€” 2012Ottawa, Canada Area
  8. kleerworks IncDirector2014 β€” 2016
  9. Canadian NavyOfficer1988 β€” 2010Department of National Defence

Skills & more

Shipping33Strategic Communications19Maritime22Sailing10Maritime Operations15International Relations6Operational Planning8Command6Defence4Security3Executive Management3Operations Management17
+11 moreMilitary OperationsPortsLogisticsTransportationProgram ManagementProject PlanningProject ManagementChange ManagementManagementStrategic PlanningLeadership

Languages English Β· French

  • Generative and Agentic AI for Business: Driving Growth and Competitive Advantage β€” University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Yutaro Hara?
Yutaro Hara is a marine transportation executive and strategic advisor with more than two decades of leadership experience spanning the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, and currently serves as Entrepreneur in Residence at SFU VentureLabs. His work includes advising technology startups in the defence and maritime-security sectors, supporting business development in the ports sector, and assisting organizations at the intersection of commercial activity, public policy, marine safety, and coastal community interests. He holds degrees in Political Science, International Relations, and Business Administration.
Where does Yutaro Hara work?
Yutaro Hara is Vice President at Aspirant Group.
Where did Yutaro Hara go to school?
Yutaro Hara studied at Dalhousie University (BA, Political Science/Economics); Royal Roads University (MBA, Management Consulting).

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