Leadership
Eurasia Group Appoints Takashi Okabe and Soichiro Shibata to Lead Japan Expansion
By News Desk ·
Key takeaways
- Takashi Okabe joins Eurasia Group as head of its Japan office from Control Risks.
- Soichiro Shibata becomes analytical director for Japan after leading the geopolitical and macroeconomic strategy practice at Monitor Deloitte in Tokyo.
- The appointments precede the 10th GZERO Summit Japan on December 8 and follow the inaugural GZERO Summit Asia in Singapore in September.
Eurasia Group appointed Takashi Okabe as head of its Japan office and Soichiro Shibata as analytical director for Japan, the firm said in a GlobeNewswire announcement on November 2, 2026. Okabe joins from Control Risks, where he advised government agencies and multinational corporations on international challenges and crisis preparedness.
Okabe to Lead Tokyo Office
As head of the Japan office, Okabe brings experience helping organizations translate geopolitical intelligence into corporate strategy, governance, and risk management. His work focuses on strengthening executive decision-making, aligning strategy with emerging risks, and building resilient operating frameworks. "Japanese businesses are navigating increasingly complex decisions about where to invest, how to manage supply chains, and how to respond to economic security policies," Okabe said. "I look forward to working with Soichiro Shibata and colleagues across Eurasia Group to help clients translate geopolitical analysis into practical business decisions."
Shibata, based in Tokyo, will cover Japan's political and economic affairs, as well as trade and investment trends across Asia. Prior to joining Eurasia Group, he led the geopolitical and macroeconomic strategy practice at Monitor Deloitte in Tokyo. His analysis will help clients assess how domestic policy and regional geopolitical developments affect their business strategies.
Eurasia Group's Asia Expansion Record
Eurasia Group expanded its geographic footprint into Central Asia in February 2026 through participation in Kazakhstan's Investment Climate Council under the C5+1 framework, presenting alongside Citibank, Wabtec, Freedom Holding, and Deloitte, according to akta.pro company records. The firm published its annual Top Risks 2026 report on January 5, 2026, identifying "US political revolution" as the top geopolitical risk. In 2025, it entered a multi-year co-development partnership with LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) to convene public- and private-sector leaders around geopolitical issues impacting markets.
GZERO Summit Japan Set for December 8
The appointments precede the 10th GZERO Summit Japan on December 8. They follow the inaugural GZERO Summit Asia, held in Singapore in September.