Akira Saito

GC Influencers

Akira Saito of ITOCHU Corporation

Mr Akira Saito became General Manager of ITOCHU’s Legal Division in April 2017, inheriting the leadership of one of corporate Japan’s most progressive legal departments. Interviewees say: “He is impressive to deal with and makes the legal function as relevant to the business as possible. He communicates clearly and is a natural leader who is very supportive of his staff.”