Satoru Ito

Satoru Ito is Head of the Silicon Valley Office and Managing Director at Nippon Life Global Investors Americas, Inc. He leads the company’s innovation activities in Silicon Valley, focusing on emerging technologies, venture capital ecosystems, and strategic partnerships relevant to the future of insurance and financial services.

Since joining Nippon Life Insurance Company in 2009, he has held positions in human resources, systems planning, actuarial services, and innovation management. Prior to his current role, he served in Nippon Life’s Innovation Department, where he was responsible for identifying and evaluating emerging technologies and business opportunities.

His current interests include artificial intelligence, healthcare, cybersecurity, and longevity-related innovations. He received an MBA from NUS Business School and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Tokyo.