Yamato is a Director at Idemitsu Americas Holdings, the venture capital arm of Idemitsu Group located in Silicon Valley. In his current role, he spearheads the delivery and support of Idemitsu's decarbonization strategy, with a focus on developing and implementing carbon-neutral initiatives and climate-aligned offerings. He currently leads Idemitsu’s Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) initiatives, with a strategic focus on the North American and Japanese markets. He manages a dedicated CDR team, driving investments and partnerships across both technology-based and nature-based carbon removal solutions. His portfolio oversight spans scalable and durable CDR pathways including biochar, ocean-based methods, enhanced weathering, afforestation, and other emerging innovations. In addition to his role in the U.S., he also serves in a dual capacity at Idemitsu Headquarters, leading carbon-neutral business initiatives with a particular emphasis on carbon credit markets, voluntary and compliance frameworks, and forest-based investments globally. Prior to joining Idemitsu, Yamato held positions at JPMorgan Chase and Deloitte. Yamato is a proactive self-starter and collaborative team player, with extensive experience across the energy industry. He possesses a strong background in business development, encompassing greenfield and brownfield projects, joint ventures, and partnerships with local entities. His expertise also extends to financial modeling, enabling him to drive strategic decision-making.