Lecturer Profile

Ariki Ono

"A practitioner who doesn't just talk about AI — he builds businesses with it"
Consultant, entrepreneur, and researcher —
leading the charge on AI-era management challenges.

Nexgen Japan Inc. CEO & Logistics AI Architect

Tokio Marine Holdings Principal

I.Y.P. Consulting Advisor / NTT e-Moi JSC. Advisor

World Economic Forum (WEF) Contributor

Japan Institute of Logistics Systems Committee Member

Ariki Ono

Nexgen Japan Inc. CEO & Logistics AI Architect

20+

Public Speaking (Since 2025)

Seminar Themes

WEF

Contributor

MBA

University of Cambridge

Biography

After careers at major IT companies and global financial institutions, he built his expertise across three pillars: AI & digital consulting, new business creation, and corporate management. From leading AI-driven DX in the logistics industry to introducing Japan's first cloud-based smart ticketing system, he has always been a practitioner who delivers — not just advises.

Having served as Vice President COO & CSO of a Southeast Asian subsidiary and Director of M&A at global headquarters, he went on to lead AI governance initiatives and the launch of AI solutions in logistics. As CEO of Nexgen Japan, he personally designs, develops, and operates the AI management intelligence platform "Nexgen Compass."

Through contributions to the World Economic Forum (WEF), he maintains a global network. He has served on committees for Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and other government bodies. He has delivered over 20 public speaking engagements in 2025 alone (publicly disclosable events only), spanning industry summits, business schools, industry associations, and government forums.

"Technology is merely a tool. What truly matters is how people and organisations transform through its use."

M.Eng. in Industrial Engineering, Tokyo Tech

Specialising in new product development & supply chain management

MBA, Cambridge Judge Business School

Specialising in social entrepreneurship

World Economic Forum (WEF) Contributor

Global-scale research and thought leadership on AI & management trends

Government & Industry Committee Member

Contributing to digital policy through public-private-academic collaboration

Nexgen Compass Developer & Operator

Active developer implementing cutting-edge AI (Gemini, Claude) into production

Former VP COO & CSO, Southeast Asia Subsidiary

Also served as Director of M&A at global headquarters

Expertise

Three Areas of Expertise

AI & Digital Strategy Consulting

From generative AI adoption strategies to risk management and governance design. A rare practitioner who can articulate both offensive and defensive AI strategies end-to-end.

New Business Creation & Corporate Management

Experience launching digital ventures across startups and enterprises. A global executive who has managed subsidiaries and led M&A in Southeast Asia.

Next-Generation Leader Development & DX Education

Known for lecture design that changes how people think — not just what they know. Proven across graduate schools, business schools, corporate training, and government programs.

Track Record

Date	Organisation	Topic
2026/02	Fukushima Prefectural Government	The Democratisation of Generative AI — How Should We Engage and Take the First Step?
2025/11	Aoyama Business School	Entrepreneurship and Social ResponsibilityMBA
2025/11	Major Food Manufacturer	Executive Development Program: "Thriving in a Changing World"Executive Training
2025/09	Kitanippon Shimbun	Risk Management Forum
2025/08	MC Digital	AI Experts Share: Safe & Secure Generative AI Adoption
2025/07	Manufacturing World	Digital Innovation Opens the Way: Supply Chain Transformation in the AI Era
2025/06	SSK (Research Institute)	Next-Generation Risk Management for the AI Risk Era
2025/06	Logistics DX Summit 2025	The CLO's Next Move Toward 2030
2025/04	UMU Technology Japan	Risk Management and AI Literacy in the Generative AI Era