Mrs Yuko Wakamatsu
Senior Advisor, Japan and Korea, GLOBAL GROWTH
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Biography
Yuko joined CSIRO in 2006 as an Executive Assistant to CSIRO's executive leadership. In 2011, she joined CSIRO Global as an Advisor, working in building strategic engagements which amplifies CSIRO's research in global markets. In collaboration with CSIRO's research teams, she has strengthened collaboration in Japan, Republic of Korea and the Americas' market. Since 2021, Yuko has been focusing her efforts in developing stronger engagements in Japan and ROK to support collaborative work in decarbonisation technologies.
In 2017, Yuko led the formation of the Latin America Community of Practice, the first community practice led by CSIRO Global bringing together over 150 staff across CSIRO with interest in collaboration with Latin America.
Before joining CSIRO, Yuko has worked in diverse industries and countries, having held positions in banking, manufacturing, technology transfer and venture capital in Japan and the United States. Yuko has a background in non-verbal, cross-culture communications and languages. She was raised in Japan and Central America, and speaks English, Japanese and Spanish.
Academic Qualifications
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1978
Bachelor of Arts, Languages
International Christian University -
2017
Quietly Powerful Virtual Program
MEGUMIMiki -
2019
Partnership Brokerage Training
Partnership Brokers Association
Professional Experiences
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2019-Present
Senior Advisor, Japan and Korea, Onshore Global, Strategic Partnerships
CSIRO