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Ciaran Greene

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Ciaran Greene is the CEO of Shinka, a consultancy specializing in helping international businesses navigate market entry and growth in Japan. With deep expertise in the Japanese business landscape, Greene has built Shinka as a bridge between Western companies and the Japanese market, offering strategic advisory, localization, and operational support services. Greene has spent a significant portion of his career based in Japan, developing expertise in cross-cultural business strategy, market entry, and the unique regulatory and commercial environment that defines doing business in Japan. His work spans multiple sectors, advising companies on how to adapt their products, services, and go-to-market strategies for Japanese audiences and partners. Through Shinka, Greene has positioned himself as a trusted guide for foreign businesses seeking to establish or scale their presence in Japan, a market known for its complexity and the high barriers to entry for outside firms. His consultancy draws on both local relationships and international business acumen.

Last updated Oct 8, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Role
CEO
Company
Shinka
Based
Tokyo, Japan

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Years in industry
15 years

Bio

Ciaran Greene is the CEO of Shinka, a consultancy specializing in helping international businesses navigate market entry and growth in Japan. With deep expertise in the Japanese business landscape, Greene has built Shinka as a bridge between Western companies and the Japanese market, offering strategic advisory, localization, and operational support services. Greene has spent a significant portion of his career based in Japan, developing expertise in cross-cultural business strategy, market entry, and the unique regulatory and commercial environment that defines doing business in Japan. His work spans multiple sectors, advising companies on how to adapt their products, services, and go-to-market strategies for Japanese audiences and partners. Through Shinka, Greene has positioned himself as a trusted guide for foreign businesses seeking to establish or scale their presence in Japan, a market known for its complexity and the high barriers to entry for outside firms. His consultancy draws on both local relationships and international business acumen.

Expertise & education

Expertise

Japan Market EntryCross-Cultural Business StrategyBusiness ConsultingLocalization StrategyInternational ExpansionGo-to-Market Strategy

Speaking topics

Doing Business in JapanJapan Market Entry StrategyCross-Cultural Business Challenges

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Founded and leads Shinka, a consultancy focused on Japan market entry for international businesses