Masa Okazaki promoted to COO at Grey Tokyo

Grey has elevated Masa Okazaki to Chief Operating Officer, Grey Tokyo, effective immediately. He will continue to report to Yukiko Ochiai, President and CEO Grey Tokyo.

Leveraging on his previous role as Grey’s chief business officer, Okazaki will continue to collaborate closely with the CEO to drive Grey Tokyo’s strategic vision, foster its borderless agenda, and ensure the delivery of outstanding marketing services and integrated solutions to clients.

Under Okazaki’s leadership, Grey Tokyo has earned numerous accolades, solidifying its position as one of Japan’s most awarded international agencies. Grey Tokyo’s achievements include being named Agency of the Year for three consecutive years.

Okazaki said: “Working with highly motivated, creative and collaborative talent at Grey for the last eighteen months, has been tremendous. The strategy and plan(s) we have put in place are solid, but it is the people who bring it to life. Throughout this process, we achieved remarkable and effective work, forging deep and lasting relationships with both existing and new clients. Our goal is to build upon this momentum and accelerate further growth.”

Ochiai said: “Masa is one of the most dynamic and innovative people I’ve had the pleasure of working with. He is a true change-maker and a results-orientated leader with extensive industry knowledge. I am confident that we have the best team in place to drive the growth of our clients’ brands and businesses, which will also take Grey Tokyo to even greater heights.