Professor Heizo Takenaka joined Prime Minister Koizumi’s Government in 2001. During this time, he became Minister for Economic and Fiscal Policy, and then the Minister for Financial Services. He also became the Minister for Privatisation of the Postal Services and the Minister for both Internal Affairs and Communication. He is... Read more
Professor Heizo Takenaka joined Prime Minister Koizumi’s Government in 2001. During this time, he became Minister for Economic and Fiscal Policy, and then the Minister for Financial Services. He also became the Minister for Privatisation of the Postal Services and the Minister for both Internal Affairs and Communication. He is a world-renowned economist.
Takenaka worked closely with PM Koizumi undertaking a series of reforms they called Koizumi-Takenaka Reform. During this period, he reformed and privatised the world’s largest financial organisation at that time, the Japanese Postal Saving “Yucho”. Prior to this, he accomplished the disposal of the non-performing loans of the main Japanese banks, which had hindered the Japanese economy for more than 10 years.
During his period, real GDP rose on average 2.2% and based on investors’ positive perspectives, stock price of Japanese companies rose more than 80% on average basis. Takenaka worked hard to restructure public finance, resulting in a drastic improvement of the primary balance from 28 trillion yen when he was assigned in 2002, to 6 trillion yen in 2006. The total amount of savings would be the same as a 9% increase in the consumption tax.
Earlier in his career, he joined Japan Development Bank before starting his academic career as a visiting scholar at both Harvard University and University of Pennsylvania. Takenaka was named a member of the Economic Strategy Council (advisory board for economic policy to the Prime Minister) in 1998 and a member of the IT Strategy Council (advisory board on IT policy to the Prime Minister) in 2000.
After his time as a Minister, Takenaka returned to academia. He is currently a Professor of Keio University and regularly appears on TV and radio. He is the Director of the Global Security Research Institute. He also serves on several advisory boards and committees including: Senior Research Fellow, Japan Center for Economic Research (JCER); Director of Academyhills and Chairman of Pasona Group Inc.
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Heizo Takenaka's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Heizo tailored to your event.
Heizo Takenaka speaks on Asia, Economics & Finance, Global Trends. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Heizo to align the content with your delegates and goals.
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Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Heizo Takenaka is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Heizo can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Heizo Takenaka on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Heizo can offer.
Heizo Takenaka delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Heizo Takenaka's areas of expertise include Asia, Economics & Finance, Global Trends. To get a clear sense of Heizo's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Heizo Takenaka can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Asia, Economics & Finance, Global Trends is relevant. Details of Heizo's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Heizo Takenaka is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Heizo Takenaka, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Heizo's current availability for your dates.