Masahiro IGARASHI — Communications Manager
Communications Lead with 15+ years of experience across global affairs, strategic partnerships, and employee engagement in the technology and media sectors. Currently leading communications initiatives at Netflix, working closely with regional and global teams on corporate reputation, policy-related narratives, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement. My expertise lies in navigating complex, high-stakes environments — including crisis and issues management, corporate and brand communications, and internal engagement — particularly in highly regulated, fast-evolving industries. I have a strong track record of translating business and societal challenges into clear, credible narratives that resonate with global stakeholders. Having worked across multinational organizations and cultures, I bring a global mindset and a pragmatic approach to collaboration, execution, and leadership. I am particularly interested in roles and projects that sit at the intersection of technology, public affairs, partnerships, and organizational culture, where communications can drive meaningful business and social impact.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a communications expert in the technology and media sectors.
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Experience: 12 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Global Communications
- Crisis & Issues Management
- Corporate Communications
- Brand Management
- Marketing Communications
- Marketing Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Crisis Communications
- Public Affairs
- Project Management
Career Highlights
- 15+ years in global communications and employee engagement.
- Expert in crisis management and corporate communications.
- Proven track record in driving brand recognition.
Work Experience
Netflix
Communications Manager (11 mos)
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.
Corporate plannning department, Sustainability and Global Corporate Communications (1 yr 7 mos)
Industrial Growth Platform Inc. (IGPI)
MBA Intern (1 mo)
Antler
Marketing, Growth & Content (MBA Intern) (3 mos)
NooS
MBA Consultant (3 mos)
IE Business School
MBA Candidate, IE Business School (1 yr 6 mos)
Rakuten
Marketing Communications Manager, HQ Global Digital Marketing Business (9 mos)
Marketing Communications and PR Manager, e-commerce/marketplace (2 yrs 1 mo)
Assistant Manager, PR & Commuications Section, Commerce Company (1 yr 9 mos)
Public Relations Specialist, PR & Commuications Section of E-Commerce Company (1 yr 1 mo)
Public Relations specialist, HQ PR department (10 mos)
FleishmanHillard
Account Executive(PR, Online Communications Specialist) (4 yrs 6 mos)
Recruit RGF
Internship trainee (1 mo)
FleishmanHillard
Internship trainee (7 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Master of Business Administration - MBA at IE Business School
Essentials of Marketing at Kellogg Executive Education
Global Public Relations Strategy and Execution Intensive (Summer 2014) at New York University
Master of Business Administration - MBA at NUS Business School
Bachelor of Environment and Information studies at Keio University
Chinese language at Fudan University
Chinese language (Mandarin) at Peking University
English Cource for non-native at ELS Language Centers
