Shu Saito, the Japan Head of Macquarie Group Asset Management, was born in Odate City of Akita Prefecture, the birthplace of the famous loyal dog “Hachiko”. With an extensive global career in the financial services industry, Shu-san strongly values the opportunity to engage with ANZCCJ members and businesses, believing that such exposure enhances his knowledge of people, culture, and food, and highlights the significance of cross-cultural communication in today’s global business world.