Asuka U.

Asuka U. is currently serving as an Investor Relations Officer at Verod and Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures since January 2024, focusing on investment opportunities in mid-market enterprises and growth-stage startups in Africa. Previously, Asuka was a Senior Business Development Executive at Omise from May 2020 to December 2023, where responsibilities included revising sales strategies and driving top-line growth in the Japan market. Asuka also held the position of Investment Associate at Omise, concentrating on strategic acquisitions in Southeast Asia, and served as Chief of Staff to the Chief Strategy Officer, overseeing business growth for a newly launched department. Early career experiences include working as a Business Development Executive at Omise and an Account Executive at JT Inc. Asuka holds a Bachelor's degree in Development Studies from Lund University, completed between 2010 and 2013.