GSG impact JAPAN National Partner contributes to the development of the market and ecosystem for impact investing through research and publication, awareness-raising, and networking activities.
Board members of the GSG Impact JAPAN are selected either by self-recommendation or recommendation by existing board members and/or secretariat members, based on their record of leadership and other activities related to impact investing. Board members are reviewed every three years.
ChairmanKen Shibusawa
Chief Executive Officer Shibusawa and Company, Inc.
Vice ChairmanMasataka Uo
Founder and CEO Japan Fundraising Association
Board MemberMitsuaki Aoyagi
Vice-chair of Executive Committee Social Innovation and Investment Foundation(SIIF)
Board MemberItsu Adachi
Sasakawa Peace Foundation Executive Director
Board MemberTomoya Shiraishi
Representative Director, Phronesis Partners
Advisor, Social Investment Partners
Board MemberKotaro Sueyoshi
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. Sustainable Business Promotion Department Joint General Manager
Board MemberMiyuki Zeniya
Founder & Sustainability Advisor , evergreenp

Hitoshi Hirata
Vice President, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Board MemberChunmei Huang
Representative Director, Impact Capital Limited
Representative Director, Shinsei Impact Investment Limited
Board MemberMasataka Fukao
CEO Plus Social Inc.
Board MemberNaoto Hoshi
Representative Director, Impact Startup Association
Board MemberHiroshi Mikitani
Representative Director Japan Association of New Economy
* Not in particular order. As of April, 2025