
Koichiro Yasuda
Chairman
Tokyo
Koichiro Yasuda is Chairman of Japan based in Tokyo. Before BDA, Mr. Yasuda worked at Deutsche Securities Japan as Head of Investment Banking, Managing Director, and Vice Chairman.
Prior to that, he was Head of Advisory and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Japan, Co-Head of Advisory at Nikko Citigroup, and Head of M&A at UBS Warburg (Japan). Mr. Yasuda began his career in 1981 at Long Term Credit Bank of Japan, where he went on to be Head of M&A. Mr. Yasuda has closed more than 100 transactions across multiple industries. He holds a BA in Economics from Keio University, a MPA from The Kennedy School at Harvard University, and a MA in Economics from Yale University.
Recent transactions
Divested Niigata fab to Mercuria, Sangyo Sosei, Fukuoka Capital
2022
Divested Walbro to Landon Capital & Nova Capital
2021
Established JV with Superior Essex
2020
Divested Nippon Oil Pump to CITIC Capital
2018
Divested its 49% stake in Mitsubishi Motors Philippines
2018
Acquired roller coaster manufacturer, Vekoma Rides
2018
Divested MFS Technology to DCP Capital
2018
Divested Apple World to ZIGExN
2018
Agreed to Divest Tri-Wall Holdings to Rengo
2016
Divested Indian emulsion polymer business to Apcotex Industries
2016
Divested AnaJet to Ricoh
2016