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Mrs Yuko Wakamatsu

Senior Advisor, Japan and Korea, GLOBAL GROWTH

https://people.csiro.au/W/Y/Yuko-Wakamatsu

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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

  • 1978

    Bachelor of Arts, Languages
    International Christian University

  • 2017

    Quietly Powerful Virtual Program
    MEGUMIMiki

  • 2019

    Partnership Brokerage Training
    Partnership Brokers Association

Professional Experiences

  • 2019-Present

    Senior Advisor, Japan and Korea, Onshore Global, Strategic Partnerships
    CSIRO