Artificial Intelligence
Why Asia-Pacific could lead the next wave of AI
Asia-Pacific is well-positioned to lead the next wave of AI but success will depend on good business transformation, data assets and good governance.
Yasushi Sasaki
Yasushi Sasaki is the Chair of the Asia Pacific Region at Boston Consulting Group, based in Tokyo. He oversees BCG's business across Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. He brings over two decades of leadership across Northeast Asia and the broader Asia Pacific region.
From 2019 to 2024, he led BCG’s Northeast Asia System, focusing on strengthening presence in Japan and Korea. Under his guidance, with a sharp commercial acumen and balanced leadership style, he led the region to sustained double-digit growth and strong profitability. Previously, he led BCG’s Asia Pacific Financial Institutions Practice, advising top CEOs on strategic transformations, organization, sales, and digital strategy.
Prior to BCG, He worked both in Tokyo and London for the Industrial Bank of Japan (now Mizuho Financial Group), where he was responsible for M&A advisory and leveraged finance.
Yasushi is a purpose-driven and inclusive leader. He is recognized for his collaborative approach, deep-rooted integrity, and enduring commitment to mentoring the next generation of leaders. He continues to inspire through his authentic leadership and unwavering focus on long-term value creation—for clients, teams, and society.
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