Hidetaka Tembata Joins inMobi as VP & Managing Director, Japan. Formally VP, Regional Managing Director at Yahoo! Japan http://bit.ly/o0VC6P

Hidetaka Tembata (“Terry”) – VP & Managing Director, Japan
Terry joined InMobi in April 2010 to focus on Japan with full responsibility for building the business and further accelerating our international growth. Terry joins with 10 years of digital media experience including a deep track record in general management, business development, sales, marketing and mobile business/advertisement in Japan.

Terry joins InMobi from Yahoo! Japan where he was VP, Managing Director of the region, with responsibility for advertising services partnerships primarily, but also other critical services such as CPA affiliates, payment API and toolbar. Prior to Yahoo!, Terry was Chief Media Officer of Overture Japan, which was acquired by Yahoo! Japan in 2008. During his tenure at Overture, Terry grew his division from zero revenue to nearly $US 400 million in 4 years. Terry has also worked for Microsoft, AOL, and NTT DoCoMo.

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Some sage advise when entering new turf; Stop, Look and Listen.. it’s also good to secure a local guide. Japan is the cradle of mobile civilization – we have been dedicated to this space since 2001 – trust our archives here offer some useful material.

Domestic activities continue to set the pace, and sharp players are looking at global markets. We have hard-earned industry expertise and trusted network of contacts with access to advanced intell. and potential deal flow. Need a lift.. Ok, buckle-up!