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Takuya Sakamoto

Examiner · DISC type cs
Member of the Management Board at Captain's Eye
📍 Tokyo, Japan

Takuya Sakamoto is the CEO and Founder of MOL PLUS, the corporate venture capital arm of shipping giant Mitsui O. S. K. Lines (MOL). A graduate of Kyoto Universitys Faculty of Agriculture, he established the fund through MOLs internal venture program to invest in global startups and drive innovation in the maritime industry.

His professional interests include creating new ocean-related businesses and fostering growth by engaging with startups in emerging markets like India and Africa. He aims to launch the first business incubation initiative in the ocean shipping industry, demonstrating a deep passion for fostering innovation within his field.

Unique fact: Takuya Sakamoto successfully pitched and launched MOLs first-ever corporate venture capital fund as an employee through the companys internal proposal system.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Member of the Management Board
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Personality Overview

How Takuya shows up

Overcautious
Status Quo Seeker
Process Oriented

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Priorities

Topics Takuya cares about

Corporate Venturing
As the founder of MOL PLUS, his primary role is to lead investment in early to mid-stage startups to create synergies with the parent company, MOL.
Maritime Innovation
He is focused on transforming the shipping industry by investing in startups specializing in logistics, decarbonization, and new marine business models.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Member of the Management Board
Captain's Eye
4-2021
CEO
MOL PLUS
4-2012 - 3-2021
Project Manager
株式会社 商船三井
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Media appearances

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Education
2008 - 2012
農学部食料環境経済学科
Kyoto University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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