Hiroto Suzuki

Managing Partner

Global Practice Leader, Automotive & Manufacturing Goods

Hiroto specializes in business and technology strategy for manufacturing industries.

Education

Tokyo University
Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Tokyo University
Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering

Hiroto is a partner at our Tokyo office and heads our Global Automotive and manufacturing Practice.


His main field of expertise is providing support for corporate vision planning and strategy, business and technology strategy planning in automotive, mobility, industrial machinery, electronics, chemicals and other manufacturing industries. Other themes include organizational and operational reform design, as well as production, distribution and intellectual property (IP) management strategy.


In addition, Hiroto has extensive experience conducting business valuations, revitalization planning, growth-strategy planning and turnaround projects for financial institutions, private-equity funds and Japanese conglomerate (Shosha).

Recent Publications

Will Chinese EV start-ups reshape the automotive industry?
With Chinese regulators’ stimulation policy, a number of EV start-up companies have been set up since 2015. Many of them aim to launch EV products with high levels of artificial intelligence, connectivity and autonomous driving technology. In this viewpoint, Arthur D. Little reviews major players’ product offerings, highlighting sales and aftersales services, market performance, major challenges and implications for the future.
The future of diesel engines
Limits on emissions in the automotive sector are expected to become even more stringent in the future, with the US and EU leading the regulation pattern.
Airports 4.0
Airports are at the fore-front of global challenges and innovations of our society and business, among which Digital Transformation. Arthur D. Little highlights the impact of Digital Transformation on Airport Economics.

Hiroto is a partner at our Tokyo office and heads our Global Automotive and manufacturing Practice.


His main field of expertise is providing support for corporate vision planning and strategy, business and technology strategy planning in automotive, mobility, industrial machinery, electronics, chemicals and other manufacturing industries. Other themes include organizational and operational reform design, as well as production, distribution and intellectual property (IP) management strategy.


In addition, Hiroto has extensive experience conducting business valuations, revitalization planning, growth-strategy planning and turnaround projects for financial institutions, private-equity funds and Japanese conglomerate (Shosha).

Recent Publications

Will Chinese EV start-ups reshape the automotive industry?
With Chinese regulators’ stimulation policy, a number of EV start-up companies have been set up since 2015. Many of them aim to launch EV products with high levels of artificial intelligence, connectivity and autonomous driving technology. In this viewpoint, Arthur D. Little reviews major players’ product offerings, highlighting sales and aftersales services, market performance, major challenges and implications for the future.
The future of diesel engines
Limits on emissions in the automotive sector are expected to become even more stringent in the future, with the US and EU leading the regulation pattern.
Airports 4.0
Airports are at the fore-front of global challenges and innovations of our society and business, among which Digital Transformation. Arthur D. Little highlights the impact of Digital Transformation on Airport Economics.

More About Hiroto
  • Tokyo University
    Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Tokyo University
    Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering