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Senior Advisor

Mr. Hiroshi Ota

As the former Japanese Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Thailand (1996-1999) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (1992-1994), H.E. Mr. Ota is recognized in Asia and abroad for his earnest and straightforward diplomatic skills, high-level network and commitment to Japanese citizens and businesses in the global economy.

A graduate of the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Mr. Ota entered Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in 1960, embarking on a 40 year career of dedicated service to Japan at places and times (Saudi Arabia immediately after the Gulf War Crisis; Thailand during the Asian Financial Crisis) that required a person of keen awareness and resolve.

In addition to his appointments as Ambassador, Mr. Ota served as Minister Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Korea (1988-89) and Counselor at the Embassy of the United States of America (1980-83). H.E. Mr. Ota further served Japan as Senior Vice President of The Japan Foundation (1994-96), Director-General of MOFA’s Scientific and Technological Affairs (1989-92) and Deputy Director-General of MOFA’s Economic Cooperation Bureau (1984-87) and Economic Affairs Bureau (1983-84) .

As Senior Advisor to Seri Manop & Doyle, we are honored to receive Mr. Ota’s support, guidance and exemplary experience in Asia and proud to combine our quality legal services to uniquely serve the Japanese and international business community in Thailand.

Mr. Ota divides his time between Bangkok, Thailand and Japan, where he currently teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in International Relations at Kinki University in Osaka.

Language: Japanese, English