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NAME

Ben Garton

ROLE

Head of Research

EMAIL

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LOCATION

Yokohama, Japan

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Hello. I am

Ben Garton

And for over twenty years I've successfully followed a passion for problem solving. However, I'm not talking about solving one's everyday worries or the morning crossword; I have a passion for solving the complex business and public-sector problems of our day.

Research

Conducted an academic review of the socio-cultural, political, and economic factors contributing to Japan's national debt.

Analyze

Co-wrote the most comprehensive survey of corporate governance variables and their predictive power on firm financial performance.

Market

Worked with numerous multinational firms to devise competitive market segmentation strategies for continued growth.

Contribute

Supported local government and non-profit cultural projects (in pro-bono capacity).

Overview

In pursuing my passion, I found a unique opportunity with Booz Allen Hamilton (and later with Booz & Company) that allowed me to work directly with clients and client teams on solving significant challenges in a collaborative environment. During my six year tenure with the firm, I was able to hone my research and analysis skills while also observing first-hand how multinational corporations respond to and influence public policy in a variety of industries (such as Energy, Finance, Heavy Industry, Automotive, Food/Beverages, and Agricultural).

And today, I work as the Head of Research at The Board Director Training Institute of Japan, where I actively work towards improving corporate governance and continue to promote diversity in leadership.

Experience

  • The Board Director Training Institute of Japan
    Tokyo, Japan
    Research Manager -> Head of Research
    2018-
    Present
  • Citigroup
    New York, NY
    Consultant
    2016-17
  • National Diet of Japan, House of Representatives
    Tokyo, Japan
    Political Intern in House of Representatives Office
    2015
  • Booz & Company / Booz Allen Hamilton
    Chicago, IL / Tokyo, Japan
    Consultant -> Senior Consultant -> Associate
    2007-13

Education

  • Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies
    Yokohama, Japan
    Graduate Research Student
    2017-18
  • Johns Hopkins University, SAIS
    Washington, D.C.
    Master of Arts with Honors, Japan Studies
    2014-16
  • Skidmore College
    Saratoga Springs, NY
    Bachelor of Arts, Dual Major with Honors in Business-Economics & Asian Studies
    2003-07

Get in touch

If you or your organization could use some support in tackling your own challenges or you'd like to bounce ideas off of someone, give me an e-mail. I'm always happy to talk.

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