{"id":"gen-adachi","title":"Gen Adachi","content":"**Gen Adachi** is a renowned financial professional currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Director at Netstars Co., Ltd., a company prominent in digital payment solutions.  [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-osrE27yTdZmSsvaR) \n\n## Education\n\nBorn and raised with a significant part of his education in international settings, Gen Adachi attended Munich International School e.V., where he built a strong foundation for his future academic and professional pursuits. He later enrolled at Keio University, a prestigious institution in Japan, where he pursued a Bachelor of Laws - LLB degree.  [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-zUosyXZM5Y4jeiTY) [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-tpURU6ITrwEf2t3p) \n\n## Career\n\n### Citi\n\nGen Adachi's professional journey began in 2013 with Citigroup Global Markets Japan Inc., where he took on the role of Associate in Investment Banking, focusing on Debt Capital Markets. At Citi, he primarily engaged in stock and bond financing-related business activities, laying the groundwork for his expertise in managing complex financial instruments.\n\n### Goldman Sachs\n\nIn 2015, Adachi made a significant career move to Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd., where he served as Vice President in Investment Banking and later became the Head of Debt Syndicate. During his tenure, he managed an extensive range of financing operations for both domestic and international clients. Notably, Adachi's leadership in syndicate operations led to over 200 financing projects annually, showcasing his capacity to handle high-volume, strategic financial transactions efficiently.\n\n### Netstars Co., Ltd.\n\nIn 2021, Gen Adachi joined Netstars Co., Ltd. as the Chief Financial Officer and Director, marking a new phase in his career. Netstars, known for its innovative payment solutions, appointed Adachi to strengthen its financial strategies and enhance its connection with capital markets. His role involves bolstering the company's governance framework, focusing on digital payment solutions like \"StarPay\" — a QR code payment service widely adopted in Japan. Through his expertise, Adachi is pivotal to driving the company's growth agenda and maximizing shareholder value. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-osrE27yTdZmSsvaR)  [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-zUosyXZM5Y4jeiTY)  [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-om2oS6sZWKvmc8r7) ","summary":"Gen Adachi, Chief Financial Officer of NETSTARS, has a prolific career in finance, having held significant roles at Citi and Goldman Sachs, contributing to the debt capital markets.","images":[{"id":"QmRzRQVjTW6DJvpHXtzwnsVmTpST73ysv9okHHR9Nrew8a","type":"image/jpeg, image/png"}],"categories":[{"id":"people","title":"people"}],"tags":[{"id":"CEX"},{"id":"DEX"}],"media":[],"metadata":[{"id":"references","value":"[{\"id\":\"osrE27yTdZmSsvaR\",\"description\":\"Netstars - NETSTARS appoints new director CFO, Gen Adachi, former Goldman Sachs\",\"timestamp\":1779525774076,\"url\":\"https://netstars.co.jp/en/2021/09/17/netstars-announces-strengthening-management-system-appoints-new-director-cfo-gen-adachi-former-goldman-sachs/\"},{\"id\":\"zUosyXZM5Y4jeiTY\",\"description\":\"The Org - Gen Adachi\",\"timestamp\":1779525762756,\"url\":\"https://theorg.com/org/netstars-japan/org-chart/gen-adachi\"},{\"id\":\"om2oS6sZWKvmc8r7\",\"description\":\"Moomoo - Interview with Gen Adachi, CFO of Netstars: Achieving Profitability and Driving Further Growth through Multi-Cashless Payment Solutions\",\"timestamp\":1779525831056,\"url\":\"https://www.moomoo.com/news/post/62942182/interview-with-gen-adachi-cfo-of-netstars-achieving-profitability-and?level=2&data_ticket=1779525580484835\"},{\"id\":\"tpURU6ITrwEf2t3p\",\"description\":\"Netstars About Page\",\"timestamp\":1779525956112,\"url\":\"https://netstars.co.jp/en/about/\"}]"},{"id":"linkedin_profile","value":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/gen-adachi-8797b91bb/"},{"id":"commit-message","value":"\"Added Gen Adachi biography and people category\""}],"events":[],"user":{"id":"0x8af7a19a26d8fbc48defb35aefb15ec8c407f889"},"author":{"id":"0x8af7a19a26d8fbc48defb35aefb15ec8c407f889"},"operator":{"id":"0x4a2bC97afBF41a2Cbf4b4628F63420682Ff4CF2a"},"language":"en","version":1,"linkedWikis":{"blockchains":[],"founders":[],"speakers":[]}}