More than a business partner

Andrew Robert Clark

Andy holds a degree in Japanese Language and Literature from the University of Washington and studied at the prestigious Keio University in Tokyo.

Andy has since been a trailblazer in driving triple-digit growth in diverse environments, spanning from early-stage startups to billion-dollar enterprise software companies in Japan and Asia. His profound insights into the intricate dynamics of the Japanese and Asian markets have been instrumental in steering businesses toward unprecedented success.

Andy has 30 years of experience building technology businesses in Japan. At PTC, he led the hiring of over 150 sales reps. Under his leadership, Ascential Software (IBM) achieved rapid growth over five years. Andy led the market entry for Crossbeam Systems, establishing the business in 24 months before its acquisition by Thoma Bravo. He rebuilt Limelight Networks in under four years, and led Tealium's growth in three, adding major clients. In his 4 years at Datadog, he expanded APAC staff from 20 to 450, and the Japan team from 8 to 100, significantly growing Japan's net new annual bookings.

Seiji Sasaki

Seiji has 30 years of experience driving enterprise success in Japan. Currently leading Sales at OpenAI Japan, he helps enterprises maximize ROI with generative AI, leveraging local partner ecosystems. As Slack Japan & Korea GM, he drove rapid business growth, scaling the team from 3 to 230. At SuccessFactors (SAP), he significantly expanded the business, growing the team from 6 to 80. As Salesforce's Global Strategic Account Manager for Toyota, he built the account from the ground up. He began his career at IDC (SoftBank), gaining significant insights into Japan enterprise sales culture.

Yoshinori Ando

With over 25 years of leadership in Japan's technology sector, Yoshinori has excelled as Vice President and Country Manager for tech vendors. At Peach, he revitalized the Japanese subsidiary, winning deals with the top 10 advertising agencies, including Dentsu and Hakuhodo, and scaled the team to 12 staff. At Radware, he rebuilt operations and partner ecosystems, securing enterprise and public sector clients like Orix, TEPCO, and Tokyo Gas. At Tealium, Ando expanded new business in Japan, signing ANA, Sony, and JCB, and growing the team to 20 staff. Yoshinori held previous roles at Hewlett-Packard and NTT Communications where he launched new cloud offerings.

Takao Shimizu

Takao is a seasoned leader with 25 years of expertise in IT, cloud-native security, and business management. He excels at establishing and scaling U.S.-based tech startups in Japan. As founder of Sysdig Japan G.K. in 2018, he introduced Sysdig into one of the world's largest Kubernetes environments at Yahoo! Japan, protecting 800,000 containers daily. Square Enix and NTT Docomo also adopted Sysdig for advanced security. Earlier, at SS8 Networks, he pioneered lawful interception solutions for carriers. At Crossbeam, he helped rebuild the Japan business, forging key partnerships. Takao holds an MBA from the University of Wales and Master's degrees in Information Science and in Accounting from Nihon University.

Matt Ooi

Bringing over two decades of invaluable experience in sales, marketing, and operations, Matt Ooi is a pivotal addition to the ARC team. His decade-long tenure at HP, followed by a transition to SaaS software, underscores his adaptability and proficiency in navigating dynamic technology landscapes.

Chris Reisig

Chris brings a dynamic blend of leadership, strategic insight, and innovation to the ARC team. With a remarkable five-time record as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) of early-stage technology companies, Chris's expertise in driving revenue generation and market penetration is unparalleled.