Yuma Ito

Partner and Head of Singapore Arthur D. Little

Yuma is a Partner at Arthur D. Little, managing operations in Southeast Asia. He advises manufacturing and transportation companies on corporate strategy, growth strategy, business expansion strategy, M&A, change management, and organizational effectiveness. As head of operation in Southeast Asia based in Singapore, Yuma is in charge of multiple projects spanning Southeast Asia (Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, etc.) Yuma has extensive experience planning company-wide corporate strategy, business strategy, overseas expansion strategy, overseas operations reform, M&A/partnering support, and other such projects in the manufacturing industry. In addition to automotive and industry, Yuma has led various projects in electronics, energy, transportation, chemicals, healthcare, and the food industry. Yuma has published thought leadership articles with Arthur D. Little in various industries including: 'Travel & Transportation – Postal Operators: The Need for Transformation and Corresponding Strategic Moves' and 'Energy & Utilities – Future of Batteries'. He holds an MS from The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, Department of Human and Engineered Environmental Studies.