Anaqua Announces Leadership Change in Japan and the Broader Asia-Pacific Region

Kazuyasu Adachi Joins as General Manager, APAC and President, Japan

BOSTON, April 01, 2025 — Anaqua, a leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services, today announced significant changes to its executive leadership in Japan and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

Kazuyasu Adachi has joined Anaqua as General Manager, APAC and President, Japan, taking responsibility for all commercial activities in Japan and Asia-Pacific while serving on Anaqua’s global executive team. This strategic appointment comes as the company continues its trajectory of steady growth and investment in the region.

Extensive IP Industry Experience

Adachi brings over 30 years of IP industry expertise to his new role. His distinguished career includes:

• 25 years at Panasonic Holdings Corporation in various management positions
• Service as President and Representative Director of Panasonic IP Management Co., Ltd.
• Key involvement in IP activities at Suntory Holdings Limited
• Extensive experience in global IP management and dispute resolution across Europe, the United States, and Asia

Educational Background and Personal Interests

Adachi holds multiple advanced degrees:

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in metallurgical engineering from Osaka University
• Master of Arts in practicing management from Lancaster University (UK)
• Bachelor of Laws degree from Kindai University (Japan)

Based in Tokyo during the week and spending weekends with family in Kobe, Adachi maintains a passion for golf that began during his university years.

Executive Comments

“I am excited to join Anaqua, a company I have known for many years as a client and IP professional,” said Adachi. “It is an honor to lead Anaqua Japan and the broader APAC region into the next stage of growth.”

CEO Justin Crotty added: “We are delighted to have appointed Kazuyasu-san. His deep IP knowledge and technology experience will allow him to partner with our industry-leading clients in the region.”

About Anaqua

Anaqua, Inc. is a premier provider of integrated intellectual property management solutions for corporations and law firms. The company’s platforms serve:

• Nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers
• Global brands
• A growing number of law firms worldwide

With over two million users globally, Anaqua maintains headquarters in Boston and offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Company Contact:
Kyoko Tsurumi
Associate Director, Marketing and Communications
Anaqua
ktsurumi@anaqua.com

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