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Hiroto Suzuki

Managing Partner

Global Practice Leader, Automotive & Manufacturing Goods

Japan

Hiroto specializes in business and technology strategy for manufacturing industries.

Hiroto Suzuki

Areas of Focus

Education

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

Hiroto Suzuki

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).

Automotive
Will Chinese EV start-ups reshape the automotive industry?
Hiroto Suzuki
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.
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Automotive
The future of diesel engines
Wolf-Dieter Hoppe, Hiroto Suzuki
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.
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Travel & transportation
Airports 4.0
Mathieu Blondel, Michael Zintel, Hiroto Suzuki
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.
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Automotive
Powertrain at the Crossroads
Hiroto Suzuki
The impact of the global financial crisis on the truck and bus industry has been profound. However, other forces are also driving significant changes in the powertrain industry. These forces will fundamentally change the rules of the game for players in the industry, affecting OEMs, dealers and suppliers alike.
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Hiroto Suzuki

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).

Automotive
Will Chinese EV start-ups reshape the automotive industry?
Hiroto Suzuki
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.
Find out more
Automotive
The future of diesel engines
Wolf-Dieter Hoppe, Hiroto Suzuki
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.
Find out more
Travel & transportation
Airports 4.0
Mathieu Blondel, Michael Zintel, Hiroto Suzuki
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.
Find out more
Automotive
Powertrain at the Crossroads
Hiroto Suzuki
The impact of the global financial crisis on the truck and bus industry has been profound. However, other forces are also driving significant changes in the powertrain industry. These forces will fundamentally change the rules of the game for players in the industry, affecting OEMs, dealers and suppliers alike.
Find out more

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