Raj Group

“JAPAN-INDIA BUSINESS
COLLABORATIONS ARE
REACHING NEW HEIGHTS”

ANIL RAJ

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Anil Raj is a serial international entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in building businesses across various industries in Japan and India. His ventures include technology-related services, an Indian chain of restaurants, an international kindergarten school, travel and leisure services, import and export, and more. Before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey, Anil worked as a technology specialist for 17 years at international investment banks, including Credit Suisse, Dresdner, Shinsei Bank, and Citibank. He holds a Master of Science in Information Technology from Australia and founded RAJGROUP in Tokyo, Japan, in 2001.

Over the years, Anil Raj has facilitated partnerships between Japanese and Indian businesses, establishing himself as a go-to person for industry leaders seeking collaboration. He is well-known in both business and political circles in Japan and is often consulted when Indian heads of state and dignitaries visit Japan for business purposes. Anil believes there is much to learn from Japan and vice versa, emphasising the importance of collaboration between the two countries to enhance the quality of life for their citizens. Raj Group was the first company to bring construction workers from India to Japan. He remains deeply connected to India, having spoken at various forums to encourage Indian students and entrepreneurs. Anil believes that India’s growth story can be realised this century thanks to the emerging talent within the nation.

Serial Entrepreneur | Business Consultant
Japan-India Business Expert

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Awards, Recognition and Associations:

- Garshom International Award 2018 - ‘Business Excellence’
- ‘Future of India’ Entrepreneur Award 2016
- Selected business leader to meet Indian PM Narendra Modi during his visit to Japan
- Special invitee for Loka Kerala Sabha 2020 (Overseas business leaders of India / Kerala origin)
- Appointed as the overseas consultant to the Skill India Initiative
- Founding Executive Council Member - BCIC Japan Chapter
- Advisor for NIT Calicut on their India-Japan Initiatives
- Founder/Chairman of Indian IT Association Of Japan (IITAJ)
- Founder/Co-Chairman of Indian Restaurant Association Japan (IRAJ)
- Founding Vice-President of World Malayalee Federation (Japan)
- Advisor to NSDC International (National Skill Development Corporation International)
- Supporting IIIT Kottayam on India-Japan Initiatives
- Advising IIT Patna Innovation Cell on India-Japan Initiatives
- Rajgroup is the first company to bring in construction workers to Japan, from India.

SEIKI SORAMOTO (Ph.D.) - Advisor, Rajgroup

Seiki Soramoto San is a prominent figure in public life. He is recognized for his expertise in nuclear science and is a popular politician. He served as a Member of the House of Representatives in Japan from 2003 to 2015, representing the Democratic Party of Japan.

Since October 2017, he has been a member of the Japan
Restoration Party.

Work Experience:

- He held Research Fellowships for Young Scientists at the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (April 1990 to May 1993)

-TOSHIBA Corporation, Nuclear Engineer (April 1993 - June 2001)

- Founded the Nuclear Disaster Support Office Co., Ltd. and has been serving as its President and CEO ever since. (Nov 2002 - present)

NAWAB MIR NASIR ALI KHAN - Advisor, Rajgroup

His Excellency Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan is the Hyderabad Consulate General of Kazakhstan and holds a postgraduate degree in Business Management. He comes from the Royal Family of the Nizam of Hyderabad and has over 20 years of experience in the construction and real estate industries.

He is the Managing Director of MAK Projects Pvt. Ltd. and also serves as the Promoter and Managing Director of Frontline Constructions Ltd., which has developed several prestigious residential and commercial properties in prime locations throughout Hyderabad.

Additionally, he is a Director at Malabar Gold & Diamonds in Hyderabad. In recognition of his accomplishments, he was awarded the Person of the Year Award for 2018-19 by AsiaOne.

NIRVANAM: An award-winning restaurant brand with six branches, four located in central Tokyo, one in Yokohama, and one in Saitama. It has been recognized as “THE BEST RESTAURANT IN JAPAN” for six consecutive years.

NEHAN TECH: An IT consulting and services company based in Tokyo, providing innovative tech solutions. Also into Manpower hiring in the Technology space.

STARKIDS INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL: Co-founded in Central Tokyo, fostering early childhood education.

VIVEKANANDA INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES (VIFL): Here, Anil serves as a director, promoting Japanese language education and cultural exchange.

VERYCOM: A firm specializing in branding, design, and digital marketing services.

IITAJ (Indian Technology Association of Japan): An Association of Indian Technology Companies, who have cometogether to develop the technology space and usher policies to enable technological development.