Ryuta is the Founding Partner of Avatar Capital Partners, bringing over 30 years of experiences in the real estate and asset management industry. Before establishing Avatar Capital Partners, Ryuta was Head of Japan at Macquarie Asset Management, responsible for overseeing investment and asset management activities in Japan.

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Before that, Ryuta spent over 13 years at CLSA Real Estate, where he held the position of Head of Japan and was an IC Member. Ryuta’s career also includes working at Smartcorp L.L.P., where he provided guidance on real estate acquisitions and asset management for both onshore and offshore clients. 

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Additionally, he had valuable experience at Kenedix, Inc., one of Japan's largest real estate asset management companies, where he managed multiple properties in collaboration with global real estate investment funds. Ryuta started his career at Dai-Ichi Building, a subsidiary of Dai-Ichi Life Insurance. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from Kindai University and is a Senior Chartered Architect and a Certified Facility Manager in Japan. Outside his business pursuits, Ryuta is a big fan of U2 and obsessed with soccer games.