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With over 30 years of experience as a board member and Sales Director at Toyoda Trading Co., Ltd., a long-established men's fashion importer, Hiro Daijima has been instrumental in expanding the presence of major global brands in Japan. Beginning his career with Germany’s HUGO BOSS, he played a key role in developing distribution channels for renowned Italian brands such as C.P. COMPANY and STONE ISLAND in Japan.Recognizing the significant challenges that overseas small enterprises face in entering Japan’s department store market, he spearheaded innovative strategies that successfully positioned brands within prestigious retail spaces—achievements that had been unattainable for industry peers.

Additionally, he served as Chief Operating Officer of LARDINI JAPAN Co., Ltd., a joint venture between Toyoda Trading and Italy’s LARDINI SPA, for three years, where he drove the expansion strategy of the LARDINI brand in Japan.

Hiro Sakuma brings over 30 years of expertise across advertising, digital marketing, event marketing, and public relations. Prior to joining DIGA, he held the role of Chairman and CEO at ADK Taiwan, widely recognized as Taiwan’s most awarded creative agency. During his seven-year tenure in Taiwan, he concurrently served as CEO of ADK Hong Kong.

His previous leadership experience includes serving as General Manager of Audi Japan and Managing Director of Ogilvy Action Japan. Having worked extensively on both the agency and client sides across Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, Hiro possesses a uniquely comprehensive perspective on marketing communication strategies.At DIGA, he will leverage his wealth of experience to drive brand building initiatives for contracted brands in Japan.