■ Representative Profile
Representative: Hiroyuki Inoue
Title: Founder & Executive Advisor, Luke & Leia Trading Studio
(Former Executive Vice President & COO, PLiBOT Inc. / Former General Manager, Business Innovation Office, Obayashi Corporation)
■ Track Record & Professional Experience
・Early Career & Engineering Foundation
Served in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (acquiring technical expertise in aeronautical and electronic engineering) and holds Master of Science degrees (MS ECE / MS ISE) from the University of Southern California (USC). Engaged in control system R&D for global markets and led European CE marking certification projects at a domestic CNC machine tool manufacturer.
・Executive Management & Global Business Operations
Served as Executive Officer & General Manager of Corporate Planning at Altech Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market), as well as President of an overseas subsidiary. Led global strategic alliances and exclusive distribution agreements with leading European and American equipment manufacturers.
・New Business Incubation & DX/Robotics Implementation
Managed corporate new business development initiatives at Obayashi Corporation. Co-founded and served as Executive Vice President & COO of corporate spin-off PLiBOT Inc., spearheading global strategic partnerships with top-tier AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot) manufacturers and driving building-automation integration ecosystems.
■ Core Competencies
- Engineering Literacy: Advanced ability to immediately read, analyze, and evaluate mechanical and electrical technical specifications.
- Global Negotiation & Alliance Building: Over 45 years of proven leadership in navigating complex business negotiations with global tech vendors and corporate enterprise partners.
- Technology Localization: Hands-on expertise in localizing advanced foreign technology to comply with Japanese industrial regulations, safety standards, and site operations.