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President & CEO

Atsushi Suzuki

Life motto

“Fluidity and Immutability”

My personal philosophy is to “stay humble, pursue the essence and be the frontrunner of change.”

Key initiatives for 2026

We will steadily progress to the goals set forth in the mid-term management plan.

What to expect from Dentsu Runway

We value the fundamentals and never be reluctant to challenge. Dentsu Runway continues to be a reliable partner of our clients for their present and future businesses.

Senior Vice President

Tsuyoshi Suganami

Life motto

“Nothing is impossible. Do not ever give up.”

Turning the impossible into possible is the Dentsu Group’s ambition. With our never-give-up mindset and outstanding wisdom, we strive to overcome any looming challenges and difficulties.

Key initiatives for 2026

My aim is to get many advertisers and the related industries to recognize Dentsu Runway as an excellent full-service agency. Our members have utmost uniqueness and expertise among the Dentsu Group, taking on new tasks and projects that never existed before.

What to expect from Dentsu Runway

With our outstanding professionals, Dentsu Runway will leap forward from a full-service agency to a global agency, so there is much more you can expect from us. We look forward to working with broader range of clients, both in Japan and in overseas.

Senior Vice President

Hiroaki Yukawa

Life motto

“Think big. Start small. Act fast.”

Key initiatives for 2026

In 2026, we aim to seamlessly bring together expertise, talent and technology within and outside the Dentsu Group, while creating unique value that can only be delivered by collaborating with the Dentsu Group. Each collaboration will not simply be an added impact, but it will rather become a multiplied impact, leading to meaningful growth for both our clients and us.

What to expect from Dentsu Runway

We are not confined to solely marketing. To tackle problems that directly affect our clients’ business growth, we continue to provide practical, optimal solutions and stay beside them until those solutions take root. Expertise of the Dentsu Group multiplied by agility of Dentsu Runway will enhance delivery of effective proposals – please stay tuned.

Vice President

Takeshi Iwase

Life motto

“Flowing water never goes stale” (Anything that constantly moves or changes never goes stale. I keep my motivation to improve.)

Key initiatives for 2026

We will further promote fair evaluation systems that recognize our employees who take on challenges and acknowledge their growth. Our goal is to build up “non-stagnant company culture”, where everyone can take pride in working for Dentsu Runway.

What to expect from Dentsu Runway

We deeply understand our clients and work closely with them. This process enables us to bring about proposals of ultimate quality, contributing to sustainable growth of their businesses.

Vice President

Yosei Matsuhashi

Life motto

“Actions speak louder than words”

Key initiatives for 2026

Based on a four-character idiom “Japanese spirit combined with Western learning (和魂洋才)”, we will boost our coaching culture across the company to foster self-directed talent capable of “executing, deciding and improving proactively”, which are the foundations of accelerating professional development who can deliver outcomes that meet global standards.

What to expect from Dentsu Runway

Through forming strong “teams” of strong “individuals”, Dentsu Runway will undergo organizational change. We will become a robust yet flexible company and work faithfully with our clients to support their sustainable growth.

Vice President

Hideharu Nawa

Life motto

“Dedication to basics” “Small differences make a big difference”
I believe that maximum effort in ordinary tasks will eventually lead to trust and success.

Key initiatives for 2026

We are committed to “create a virtuous cycle of growth”. Each individual’s growth drives our company’s growth, which in turn contributes to our clients’ success. These achievements then come back to each individual as confidence and valuable learnings.

What to expect from Dentsu Runway

We sincerely approach marketing challenges that our clients are facing and open pathways to their future. With the power of diverse workforce, Dentsu Runway moves swiftly alongside our clients and gives excellent outcomes.