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Voted as Japan's No.1 Marketer by GQ Japan, Masanori Kanda is one of the most influential business book authors in Japan. His books have sold over 2.5 million copies. Mr. Kanda has a track record of successfully marketing business & educational concepts in Japan - including Direct Marketing, Mindmapping and Business Model Canvas. He helps international authors and business consultants promote their activities, and philosophies in Asia. He was the Japan representative for Whirlpool Corporation, and named the Most Valuable Employee in Asia. Prior to Whirlpool, he worked for a strategic management consulting firm and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Japanese government. He is currently the President and CEO of Almacreations, Inc. He also serves on the board of Japan Lifelong Learning Council. Mr. Kanda has an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, an MA in Economics from New York University, and a BA in International Studies in Sophia University.