Several Hitotsubashi ICS faculty members have published highly acclaimed books recently
Satoshi Akutsu
Profesor Akutsu received his B.A. and M.A. from Hitotsubashi University, M.S. and Ph.D. from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, U.S.A. Professor Akutsu's current research interests lie in brand and service management, cultural influence on consumer behavior, and emotion and its impact on economic transactions. Full Profile
Recent Publication
Brand Portfolio Senryaku [Brand Portfolio Strategy] by David A. Aaker
[Translated by Satoshi Akutsu] (2005)
Other Publications
Shinnou Marketing [How Customers Think] by Gerald Zaltman [Translated by Yoshinori Fujikawa and Satoshi Akutsu] (2005)
Brand Senryaku Scenario [Context Branding] by Satoshi Akutsu and Shigeru Ishida (2002)
Chishiki Keiei Jissenron [On Practice: Knowledge Creation and Utilization] by Dai Senoh, Satoshi Akutsu, and others (2001)
Brand Leadership (in Japanese) by David A. Aaker and Erich A. Joachimstaler [Translated by Satoshi Akutsu] (2000)
Roger J. Davies
Professor Davies is a committed advocate of Lifelong Learning. His research interests include the interface between multimedia communications and information technology, particularly in terms of e-business entrepreneurship and the implementation of educational initiatives in e-commerce settings. Full Profile
Recent Publication
The Japanese Mind: Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture
by Roger J. Davies and Osamu Ikeno (Editors) (2002)
Other Publications
The Japanese Mind: Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture (Italian Edition) by Roger J. Davies and Osamu Ikeno (Editors) (2007)
The Japanese Mind: Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture (Russian Edition) by Roger J. Davies and Osamu Ikeno (Editors) (2006)
Kazuo Ichijo
Professor Ichijo's research interests are concentrated on innovation through organizational knowledge creation. His work on organizational knowledge creation is well known throughout the world. Full Profile
Recent Publication
Knowledge Creation and Management: New Challenges for Managers
by Kazuo Ichijo and Ikujiro Nonaka (Editors-in-Chief) (2006)
Michael Korver
Professor Korver currently serves as managing partner of GVC and is actively involved in making and managing venture capital investments in emerging growth companies both in and outside of Japan. He is also a contributor to Venture Kigyo No Houmu/Zaimu Senryaku (Lawand Finance of Venture Companies in Japan) (Shouji Houmu, 2010), the first book on this subject published in Japanese. Full Profile
Recent Publication
Private Equity (in Japanese)
by Michael J. Korver (1999)
Ken Kusunoki
Professor Kusunoki specializes in strategy and innovation. His current research interests include strategy and management for competitive differentiation through innovation. He has conducted consulting and executive seminars for many leading Japanese companies. Full Profile
Recent Publication
Competitive Strategy as a Narative Story
by Ken Kusunoki (2010)
