People
Employee Interview
Interview 2
What matters most in life is fulfillment
Mid-Career | Director, Executive Officer & Division Manager
IT Consultant
Shinichiro Kawakatsu
Why Joined VE-TRI
A Journey Guided by Values
In my previous role, I served as Vice President and was deeply involved in company management.
Despite the responsibilities and rewards, I chose to join VE-TRI.
Why? Because I came to believe that a company should not exist solely to pursue revenue and profit.
What truly matters is creating an environment where people can share values and grow together.
Reaching this conclusion wasn’t easy—it took time and reflection. But today, I find genuine fulfillment in the work I do at VE-TRI.
Although my compensation is lower than in my previous role, I made this career change because I realized that the most important thing in life isn’t stability or income.
It’s whether you have a role and an environment that allow you to live with purpose and authenticity.
VE-TRI gave me that answer—and that’s why I’m here.
Workplace Environment
A Workplace That Embraces Diversity and Warmth
Many of VE-TRI’s team members are originally from South India, and Tamil and English are commonly spoken in the office.
Having the opportunity to work in English while living in Japan is something quite rare—especially in a small company.
This environment, where people respect and support one another across languages and cultures, brings fresh inspiration and learning every day.
VE-TRI’s office is also the home of its Founder, Kubendran, and CEO, Rathika. It’s not unusual to see their children doing homework nearby, creating a warm, family-like atmosphere that blends naturally into our daily work life.
Spending time together each day, they’ve become even closer to me than my own parents. I feel deeply grateful to be part of a workplace where human connection and emotional safety are valued just as much as the work itself.
My Role & Responsibilities
Company Management
- Strategic planning and review of business performance
- Promotion of non-IT business initiatives
- Evaluation and implementation of internal systems
- Recruitment activities
- Corporate communication via social media
Sales
- Proposal of projects for the upcoming fiscal year
- Strengthening collaboration with existing clients
- Exploration of new business opportunities
- Coordination with external vendors
Project Management
- Monitoring project progress and status
- Identifying and resolving project-related issues
- Client negotiations and communication
- Vendor management
Consulting
-Providing consulting and advisory services for SAP-related projects
Future Vision
Building Bridges Across Borders
VE-TRI and HISSYO are expanding into Africa, Southeast Asia, East Asia, and South America, developing a global support structure to empower client companies as they take on international challenges.
Looking ahead, we aim to further grow our trade and global business consulting services. Our vision is to become a bridge—connecting people and companies across countries and cultures, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
In a world where conflict still persists, I’m driven by a desire to contribute, even in small ways, to building a more peaceful and connected global society. That aspiration is what fuels my motivation and gives deep meaning to the work I do every day.
A real day in my life
6:00 Sometimes awake before dawn
6:30 Practice Guitar
7:00 Breakfast
7:30 Take shower & Get Ready for work
8:30 Start of workday: review schedule, check emails
9:00 Prepare for meetings
9:30 Internal meetings (as needed, alignment among executives)
10:00 Client meetings
11:00 Create proposal materials
12:00 Lunch break
12:30 Respond to emails and chats
13:00 Plan and review social media content
14:00 Client project work
18:00 Internal project work
19:00 Review next day’s schedule, follow up with team members
19:30 End of workday
After hours – Dinner with the founder’s family