Angelo Shirahata
President - AWS Japan
Amazon Web Services (AWS)•Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
View LinkedIn ProfileExperience32+ Years
LevelCXO
Executive Overview
Global business professional with 30 years of experience, working for a Japanese general trading firm, an American conglomerate, and a multinational French-origin company for a decade each, before taking current role. Proven track record of various leadership positions in country management as well as regional or global organizations in commercial and P/L management, working in Japan, South Africa, the U.S., and Hong Kong. Special passion and experience in Strategy, Business Development, and most importantly Organization and Talent Development.
Career Timeline
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)CurrentOct 2024–Present· 2 yrs
- President, AWS, JapanCurrentOct 2024–Present
- Jul 2013–Oct 2024· 11 yrs 3 mos
- Cluster President - Japan2018–Oct 2024
- Vice President - Fuji Electric FA Components & SystemsFeb 2016–Dec 2017
- Vice President - Global Commercial, Smart Space Line of Business, EcoBuildingAug 2014–2016
- Vice President - Asia Pacific, EcoBusinessJul 2013–Jul 2014
- Jun 2003–Jun 2013· 10 yrs
- Sales Director - Asia Pacific, GE Measurement & Control, GE Oil & GasJul 2010–Jun 2013
- Country Leader - Japan, GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies, GE EnergyFeb 2008–Jun 2010
- General Manager - Japan, GE Inspection Technologies, GE IndustrialJul 2005–2008
- ECLP (Experienced Commercial Leadership Program)Jun 2003–Jun 2005
- Apr 1994–Jun 2003· 9 yrs 2 mos
- Assistant Manager - China and Vietnam Section, Automotive DepartmentFeb 2001–Jun 2003
- Manager - Sub Sahara Africa, Machinery Section, Johannesburg Branch1997–Feb 2001
- Sales, Middle East & Africa Section, Automotive DepartmentApr 1994–1997
Education
MBA
Bond UniversityBA
Sociology
Keio UniversityExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Angelo Shirahata
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
Change ManagementProduct ManagementTeam LeadershipLeadershipMarketingSix SigmaMarketing StrategySales ManagementInternational BusinessStrategic PlanningCross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness StrategyProcess Improvement