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Hiroshi Kadowaki

Initiator · DISC type Di
CTO, SVP Product Development at Sega of America, Inc.
📍 Irvine, California, United States

Hiroshi Kadowaki is the CTO & SVP of Product Development at SEGA of America, with over 30 years of industry experience. An alumnus of Rikkyo University and an accomplished engineer, he leads global technology and product development, connecting studios in the U. S. , Japan, and Europe across console, PC, and mobile platforms.

Outside of his executive duties, Hiroshi is deeply immersed in the gaming industrys culture. He frequently travels to attend major events like DICE and Unreal Fest, and he values connecting with engineering talent from around the world, often over authentic sushi during his trips to Tokyo.

His hands-on engineering background, including building game client frameworks, is a unique differentiator for him as a global executive leader.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
CTO, SVP Product Development
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Irvine, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Hiroshi shows up

Confident
Impact-Oriented
Friendly Challenger

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Hiroshi cares about

Global Studio Collaboration
His role focuses on uniting SEGA's creative and technical teams across Japan, the U. S. , and Europe, fostering a collaborative global environment for game development.
Game Development Technology
As CTO, he is responsible for SEGA's technical strategy and R&D. He actively follows industry advancements, such as those presented at Unreal Fest.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
CTO, SVP Product Development
Sega of America, Inc.
10-2019
Senior Vice President Of Product Development
Sega of America, Inc.
1-2018 - 10-2019
Chief Development Officer
SEGA Networks Inc.
4-2013 - 12-2016
Senior Director, Software Engineering
ngmoco llc
2-2012 - 12-2016
Manager, Project Manager, Senior Engineer
DeNA
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Education
1990 - 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Rikkyo University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

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