Takahiro Sumimoto

Observer
DISC Type : ci

Consultant at PC Landing Corp.

San Jose, California, United States

Overview

Takahiro is a seasoned executive in the telecommunications industry, specializing in the management and operations of submarine cable network systems. A graduate of HEC Paris, he has demonstrated expertise in strategic partnerships, M&A, and leading international teams at NTT and PC Landing Corp.

An internationally-minded professional, Takahiro is fluent in English, French, and Japanese. He holds a certification in "Leading with a Growth Mindset, " indicating a commitment to continuous personal and professional development and an interest in technology leaders like Google and Adobe.

As CEO, he successfully grew PC Landing Corp. s net asset value from $109M to $270M.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Example Seeker

Curious

They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Topics They Care About

Submarine Cable Systems
Possesses deep operational expertise from serving as CEO of PC Landing Corp. and leading NTT's submarine cable business across the Indo-Pacific region.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Has direct experience leading major transactions, including the acquisition and restructuring of Pacific Crossing Limited for NTT Communications.
International Operations
Managed teams across the U. S. , Singapore, and Tokyo. His fluency in English, French, and Japanese underscores his global business capabilities.

Media Appearances

Takahiro has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Consultant at PC Landing Corp.
7-2019 - 3-2025
SVP Submarine Cable at NTT Ltd., U.S.A.
1-2011 - 3-2025
Chief Executive Officer at PC Landing Corp., U.S.A.
3-2010 - 12-2010
VP - COO Office at NTT America
9-2009 - 2-2010
Senior Director Global Business Planning at NTT Communications Corporation, Tokyo, Japan

Education

1992 - 1994
MBA from HEC Paris
1984 - 1988
BA from The University of Tokyo

More Information

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Exp : 18 Location : San Jose, California, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Consultant at PC Landing Corp.
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Insights For Selling To Takahiro

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Takahiro is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important to them, relationships will have some weightage.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Takahiro

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Takahiro move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Takahiro take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and are less likely to take risks.

You And Takahiro

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