Hiroshi Kadowaki

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CTO, SVP Product Development at Sega of America, Inc.

Irvine, California, United States

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

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.

Topics They Care 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.
Engineering Leadership
He emphasizes his engineering background as a key strength and enjoys connecting with and leading technical teams, reflecting his career roots in software engineering.

Media Appearances

Hiroshi has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2023
CTO, SVP Product Development at Sega of America, Inc.
10-2019
Senior Vice President Of Product Development at Sega of America, Inc.
1-2018 - 10-2019
Chief Development Officer at SEGA Networks Inc.
4-2013 - 12-2016
Senior Director, Software Engineering at ngmoco llc
2-2012 - 12-2016
Manager, Project Manager, Senior Engineer at DeNA

Education

1990 - 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Rikkyo University

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Exp : 29 Location : Irvine, California, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : CTO, SVP Product Development at Sega of America, Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Hiroshi

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Hiroshi is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Hiroshi

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Hiroshi move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Hiroshi take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Hiroshi

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