Shiro Matsuzaki serves as the Managing Partner at Japan Airlines Ventures (JALV), where he leads the JAL group’s strategic evolution into a new era of self-operated corporate venture capital. Currently, he is overseeing a significant operational scale-up, including the launch of a new 100% owned subsidiary and a Delaware-based second fund, JAL Innovation Fund II,  set to debut in April 2026.

With a career at Japan Airlines (JAL) spanning since 2009, Shiro possesses a unique multidisciplinary background that bridges technical software development, global alliance strategy, and venture building. A pioneer of internal innovation, he founded JAL’s in-house venture studio in 2016, laying the groundwork for the airline’s modern startup engagement.

Shiro holds a degree in Liberal Arts from Waseda University and an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is an active member of the global innovation community and is dedicated to fostering collaborations that redefine the boundaries of aviation and technology.