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PROFILE

Yukio Fujimaki

Vice President, Fujimaki Japan Corporation
Advisor, Ito Yokado Co.,Ltd.
President, Tetra Star Co., Ltd.
Turn-around Advisor, Fuksuke Corporation

Mr. Fujimaki was born in Tokyo in 1960. After graduating from Sophia University, he joined Isetan and in 1989 became the first buyer for women's wear at Barneys New York in Japan. Afterward, he returned to Isetan and established "Kaihouku" (Free Space) "Ri-sutairu" (Re-style), and "BPQC". In 2000, he left Isetan to join the management team of an apparel maker.

Prior to his current position, he was chairperson of the board of directors of Kitamura, a long established handbag maker, president and vice chairperson at Fukusuke Corporation, president of Seven & i Life Design Research Institute Corp. and director of Seven & i Publishing Company. He was also on the board of directors and manager for the apparel department of Ito Yokado. In February 2008 he became vice president of Fujimaki Japan.

Mr. Fujimaki writes articles for several publications and speaks extensively on a wide range of topics. His recent publications include "A Text Book for Self-Brand", "A Text Book for Team Leader ", "A Text Book for Networking" (all from Index), "Yukio Fujimaki's Catch", (Jitsugyo no Nihonsha), "Catch the Reality if You Want to Win " (Kikoshobo), and "Yukio Fujimaki"s Positive Analects" (PHP).