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Hiroaki Higashiyama is an experienced professional in business development and partnership management within the Japanese market, currently serving as Japan Country Manager at dLocal since April 2023. Prior roles include Country Manager at Directa24, where Hiroaki developed partnerships with Japanese payment providers and European merchants in high-risk sectors. Previous experience at Deloitte involved overseeing a government subsidy initiative for businesses affected by COVID-19. As an Advisor at Value Create, Hiroaki supported foreign companies entering Japan, while at Mastercard, responsibilities included managing end-to-end marketing solutions. Additional positions at Groupon, Booking.com, Paidy, PayPal, and SoftBank Payment Services further demonstrate extensive expertise in strategic partnerships and business development, complemented by a solid educational background in International Relations and Electronic Design.