Mr. Makoto Suzuki, Kuraray Co., Ltd.

Makoto Suzuki joined Kuraray Co., Ltd. in 2013 after earning his master’s degree from the School of Life Science and Technology, Department of Life Science and Technology, at Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan. He began his professional journey as an R&D Technician in the EVAL Research and Development Department, where he dedicated eight years to advancing material innovations and technical solutions. Building on his strong research foundation, he transitioned to the Market Development Group of the EVAL Division, contributing four years of strategic market expansion and application development experience. Since January 2026, he has been serving as the Group Leader of the Market Development Group of the EVAL Division, where he leads initiatives that bridge technological expertise with market-driven growth and global business development.