Served on a board of directors for an organization
Limited-edition achievement recognizing early members of Workfolio
Established a notable business or non-profit organization
Considered an authority in a particular field
Taught a subject or trade to others
Filed one or more patents
Made or facilitated substantial investments
Received one or more promotions within an organization
Generated a substantial amount of money for an organization
Endorsed by co-workers or clients
Spoken in front of an audience about an area of expertise
Has had direct reports in an organization
Donates time to philanthropic causes or organizations
Summary
The nature created an ultimate balance between functionality, sustainability, and beauty. We must learn from the nature about a bio diversity to build a sustainable Eco system in our society and business world. And we are responsible for protecting the planet through sustainable practices.
Pioneer of disruptive Eco innovation for high-growth rate organizations.
Accomplished and dynamic leader with extensive experience developing and implementing solutions aimed at business growth. Proven success in researching business and marketing strategies, translating strategies to programs and procedures, fostering high performance, implementing various projects, advising senior management, and making sure that customer expectations met. Articulate and refined communicator with demonstrated ability to communicate all levels of management efficiently.
Timeline
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President, INCS Corporation
INCS Corporation is a product innovation consulting firm in the retail sector that focused on helping enterprises to identify large opportunities, design responsible growth strategies, build innovation capabilities, and create IP portfolio, through disruptive Eco innovation.
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Board of Trustee, University of St Andrews American Foundation Inc
To be a prime source of information and assistance to the St Andrews community in North America and to contribute to building, protecting and enhancing the reputation of the University.
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Board Advisor, University of St Andrews School of Management in Scotland
Chaired by Professor Alan Alexander OBE, FRSE, General Secretary of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and Emeritus Professor at the University of Strathclyde, the Advisory Council is composed of leading experts and interested stakeholders in the areas of private, public and nonprofit management.
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Visiting Lecturer & Advanced Research Affiliate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Chief Board Advisor / Sports Technology , Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Act as a Chief Board Advisor to research, invent, develop and market new technologies, products and strategies that lie at the intersection of engineering, and sports. Co-founder of Clean Innovation Program.
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Vice President of Innovation and Global Innovation, Gap Inc.
Tetsuya and his team identify and define the game changing innovation strategy, and seamlessly feed commercially viable product to all five of Gap Inc.’s brand portfolio: Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta, and Hill City.
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Director of Innovation, Patagonia, Ventura, California
Managed and explored a radical eco-innovation include the advanced product design and development, new business concepts, and new technologies for the product lines.
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Board of Visitors, Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management, Malibu, California
Served to provided advice and counsel to the Dean and the Chairman of the board on strategic issues and curriculum.
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Executive Education / Entrepreneurship, MIT Sloan, Cambridge, Masssachusetts
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Director of Material Development, Patagonia, Ventura, California
Managed the material development and sourced materials are the most environmentally friendly.
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Executive Education / Sustainability, Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford, California
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Executive Education / Innovation, Harvard Business School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Executive MBA, Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management, Malibu, California
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Manager of Raw Material Sourcing and Development, Patagonia, Ventura, California
Widely recognized as a pioneer of disruptive Eco innovation
Experience Highlights
President
INCS Corporation
Board of Trustee
University of St Andrews American Foundation
Vice President of Innovation and Global Innovation & Performance CoE
Gap Inc.
Visiting Lecturer & Advanced Research Affiliate, Innovation
Massachusetts institute of technology
Chief Board Advisor / Sports Technology and Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Board Advisor, School of Management
University of St Andrews
Director of Innovation
Patagonia Inc.
Professor & Board of Visitors
pepperdine university graziadio school of business and management
Highlight Title
Education Highlights
MBA
Pepperdine university graziadio school of business and management
Executive Education / Entrepreneurship Development Program
Massachusetts institute of technology
Executive Education / Leading Product Innovation
harvard business school
Executive Education / Business Strategies for Environmental Sustainability
stanford graduate school of business
BA / Economics
doshisha university
Causes
Be the change
we wish to see in the world
Overall well-being
in regards to family, friends, passion, business and health
Interests
Mission Driven Business
for long-term success
Higher Education
for giving back
Universe & Nature
for sustainability
Water and Snow Sports
for fun
Skills
leadership with authenticity
20+
creative direction
19
sustainable product design
18
scientific r&d
17
IP creation
16
blue ocean strategy
14
in-house venture fund
12
pipeline with academia
10
Questions & Answers
Why did you choose your profession?
Intersection between passion and strength
What are your long-term goals?
Be the change and maintain overall well-being
What is your style personality?
Zen simplicity
What did you learn from customers?
Often times, customers may not know what they're looking for. It's our job to inspire them, and address their needs (especially the ones they may not know they have).
What was your epiphany moment?
When I first met Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, in 1993. He showed me how important it is to have a lifelong goal guiding you, and how it's absolutely possible to have a successful, mission-driven business.
Kiteboarding in Maui
Kitesurfing in Alameda
Kitesurfing in Sherman Island
Kitesurfing in Sherman Island
Windsurfing in Ventura
Windsurfing in Ventura
Windsurfing in Golden Gate Bridge
Windsurfing in Sherman Island
Surfing in Ocean Beach
Windfoiling in Crissy Field
Kitefoiling in Alameda
Wingfoiling in Sherman Island
Skiing in Zermat
Snowboarding in Chile
Snowboarding in Tahoe
MMA in UFC
Pepperdine University Patagonia program
Pepperdine University Patagonia program
MIT Maui program
MIT Maui program
MIT Executive Education
MIT Sloan S Lab
University of St Andrews Advisory Council
St Andrews Old Course
Gap Inc.
Gap Inc.
Patagonia Tokyo
Patagonia Cardiff
Patagonia catalogue
Patagonia catalogue
Home town in Lafayette
Ohara Family
