Masahiro Makiguchi

Graduated from the University of Tokyo Faculty of Law in 1990 and joined Dentsu Inc. Assigned to the Marketing Bureau, subsequently served as Director of the IMC Planning Center, Director of the 1CR Planning Bureau, Director of the Corporate Planning Bureau, Director of the Corporate Communications Bureau, and Director of the Public Relations Bureau. Appointed Managing Executive Officer of PR Consulting Dentsu Inc. in January 2020. Appointed President and Representative Director, Executive Officer of PR Consulting Dentsu Inc. in March of the same year. In 2021, selected as one of the Asia Pacific Innovators 25 by PRovoke Media. In 2022, appointed Chairman of the Japan Public Relations Association (Public Interest Incorporated Association). Assumed current position in April 2024. His publications include: "Advertising Elementary School: Learn to Communicate Through Creating Commercials" (Sendenkaigi) "Why Do You All Start Talking About the Same Things When It Comes to Job Hunting?" (Sendenkaigi) His translations include: "Account Planning: How It Changes Advertising" (Diamond Inc.) "Participatory Ownership Management" (Diamond Inc.)