Isamu Wakamatsu is Director-General of Overseas Research Department, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). JETRO is a governmental organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. He is responsible for all research function of the organization. We share the latest overseas business information widely with Japanese companies. We also contribute to improving the business environments and trade policies for Japanese companies through proactive policy advocacy aimed at domestic and foreign governments.
Prior to this post, he has held various research positions both in Tokyo Headquarters and Overseas offices. Most recently, Mr. Wakamatsu was the Chief Senior Economist of the Department. Prior to this, he held other Director positions in his career, including Senior Economist (Asia) of JETRO Bangkok, Director of Asia-Oceania Division in Headquarters, Executive Director of Research & Information Service Division of JETRO New York. His areas of expertise include economic integration in Asia, U.S. trade policy, FDI of Japanese companies.