Alex Akita

AsWPIC’s Japan practice lead, Alex Akita oversees e-commerce, localized marketing, and B2B/B2C logistics operations for the organization’s portfolio of brand partners in the Japanese market.

Alex Akita has years of experience supporting international companies with market research and e-commerce launches in Japan.Before joining WPIC, he also worked with Japanese and Chinese organizations in planning and executing PR and broader marketing campaigns in the North American market.

Trilingual in English, Japanese, and Mandarin Chinese, Alex has an academic background in international relations and a detail-oriented mindset. His solution-first approach allows him to leverage WPIC’s capabilities to help global brands activate and grow in Japan’s booming e-commerce market