Norihiko ISHIHARA

Norihiko Ishihara is a Japanese technology and investment executive recognised for his leadership in AI infrastructure, cybersecurity and cross-border strategic investment. He currently serves as Representative Director, President and CEO of Datasection Inc. (TSE Growth: 3905), where he leads the development of next-generation AI computing infrastructure and hyperscale AI clusters in Japan and internationally. Under his leadership, Datasection has rapidly expanded its position in the AI infrastructure sector through large-scale GPU deployment initiatives, sovereign AI infrastructure development and strategic global partnerships. Ishihara is focused on building the foundational infrastructure required for the next generation of AI-driven industries and enterprise transformation. He is increasingly recognised as one of the emerging leaders driving Japan’s next-generation AI infrastructure ecosystem onto the global stage. He also serves as Representative Director and CEO of VLC Security Co., Ltd. (Nagoya Stock Exchange: 2467), a technology group focused on cybersecurity, data intelligence and enterprise solutions. Through VLC and its affiliated companies, he has led strategic collaborations with global cybersecurity organisations, including CyberGym, a world- leading cyber defence and training platform. Prior to his current leadership roles, Ishihara built his career at Goldman Sachs, where he specialised in M&A advisory, financing and principal investment within the Financial Institutions Group of Goldman Sachs Japan. Earlier in his career, he worked at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, focusing on global fixed income and currency- related investment operations. Beyond his public company responsibilities, Ishihara has been actively involved in venture investment, technology incubation and international business development for more than two decades. He is the founder of Sun Investment LLC, a strategic investment and advisory firm supporting cross-border projects and emerging technology businesses. He also founded Miyako Capital, a venture capital and incubation platform associated with Kyoto University. His career has been defined by bridging Japanese enterprise capabilities with global technology, capital markets and strategic innovation ecosystems across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Ishihara was also the founder of Forbes JAPAN and has participated in multiple international technology and blockchain-related initiatives. His work sits at the intersection of AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise transformation and strategic global investment. He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Keio University, one of Japan’s leading private universities.