Yuko Nakahata combines start-up experience, board-level leadership, and a practical approach to sustainability that extends beyond theory, having built her career at the intersection of governance, business growth, and climate-focused action.
As well as being the founder and CEO of SustainaSeed, a global platform to connect businesses and investors with practical sustainability solutions, the Japan-based entrepreneur is also behind VerityBase, a database designed to help businesses identify, evaluate, and compare climate-focused innovations.
In parallel, she holds senior board positions at NAC Co. Ltd and Tameny, and advises on governance, sustainability, strategy, business development, and international partnerships.
Her background provides a broad perspective on what effective ESG action entails. Prior to founding SustainaSeed in 2021, she worked across sales, business management, and strategy, established her own recruitment consultancy, and supported multi-country business development and APAC regional operations across Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.
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