JP
Vietnamese
Mr. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida (“Sam”) has a total of more than 35 year experience in the M&A advisory businesses. Before joining RECOF, Sam worked for The Sumitomo Bank, Limited (currently Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation) for 12 years where he had 8 years (of which he spent 4 years in London) of experience in the M&A advisory department. Sam originated and advised more than 60 transactions during his tenure of 20 years at RECOF as one of RECOF’s “from early-stage” core members.
Team Members
RECOF (Tokyo)
Member Profile
Senior Managing Director & Global Head of Cross-Border Division
Masataka “Sam” Yoshida
Senior Director
Tamotsu Majima
Mr. Tamotsu Majima has been involved in cross-border M&A transactions for over 20 years. His experience includes both inbound deals (with clients including French, German, and US companies) and outbound deals (in US, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, etc.). Before joining RECOF in 1998, Mr. Majima has been engaged in securities analysis for non-Japanese institutional investors and financing for non-Japanese companies and public entities at Yamaichi Securities Co., Ltd. in Japan.
Director
Yoshihiko Nakagawara
Mr. Yoshihiko Nakagawara joined RECOF in 2006. He has been involved in administration of deal sourcing and Vietnam business development. He is also in charge of client service and M&A seminar by RECOF, providing consultation for over 100 inquiries from clients per year. Prior to joining RECOF in 2006, he was managing over 30 M&A deals at NISSAN MOTOR CO.,LTD.. He also engaged in IPO of ZERO Co., Ltd.(a logistics company in Japan). He has expertise in sectors such as automobile, automotive component, logistics and water processing system. Master of Tokyo University of Science. Qualified for CIA (Certified Internal Auditor).
Vice President
Mikiya Sato
Mr. Mikiya Sato joined RECOF in 2023 and is involved in M&A execution service. Prior to joining RECOF, he worked for Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC and was engaged in audit service for listed and unlisted companies including global companies under IFRS and advisory service of accounting, internal control and management operations, etc.
He has experience in working as an engagement manager for a listed company in Japan and working at Deloitte UK London office for 2 years.
Qualified for CPA (Certificated Public Accountant).
Associate
Izuha Domon
Mr. Izuha Domon is involved in cross-border M&A transactions at RECOF . Prior to joining RECOF, he was engaged in the retail banking business at SMBC Trust Bank Ltd. in Japan.
Associate
Yuya Takase
Mr. Yuya Takase is involved in execution service at RECOF.
Associate
Naoya Taniguchi
Mr. Naoya Taniguchi is involved in execution service at RECOF.
RECOF (Ho Chi Minh)
Member Profile
Director
Dang Thanh Binh
Ms. Dang Thanh Binh has over 13 years of project management experience in property development, M&A, and investment consulting. Her expertise includes due diligence, business valuation, and strategic business planning. Before her tenure at RECOF, she held key positions at Trung Thuy Corporation (a Vietnamese property developer), Toshin Development (a Japanese property developer under Takashimaya group), and three other companies primarily in the financial and consulting sector. She led multiple high-profile development projects and managed property portfolios such as commercial podium, office & residential buildings. Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Ho Chi Minh City). Certificate Japanese-Language Proficiency N1.
Manager, Business Promotion
Do Thu Ngan
Ms. Do Thu Ngan has over 9 years of experience in real estate development, M&A, and investment finance. Prior to joining RECOF, she worked at both international and domestic firms, including Keppel Land Vietnam, Refico, and Vingroup… She holds an MBA from La Salle University (USA), a Bachelor's degree in Finance from National Economics University (Vietnam) and has also completed Level II of the CFA program.
Deputy Manager, Business Promotion & Administration
Nguyen Thanh Van
Ms. Nguyen Thanh Van is now involved in the cross-border M&A at RECOF. Prinor to joining RECOF, she worked at Dai Dong Tien Corporation (a resin processing manufacturer in Vietnam). Certificate Japanese-Language Proficiency N3.