Brightcove, the global leader in intelligent video engagement, has appointed Takayuki Tadokoro as Country Manager of Brightcove Japan. With over 35 years of experience in the streaming and technology industry, Tadokoro is set to drive Brightcove’s growth in the Japanese market by expanding customer reach, increasing sales, and strengthening business strategy execution.

Leadership Expertise & Industry Impact

"Takayuki Tadokoro’s deep expertise in the streaming industry, combined with his track record of driving customer success, makes him the perfect leader for Brightcove Japan," said Jim Norton, Chief Revenue Officer at Brightcove.

Tadokoro’s career spans key leadership roles at leading IT and technology companies:

• Edgio Japan (formerly Limelight Networks Japan) – Led the regional team for 11 years, managing VOD, live streaming, and CDN solutions.
• EMC Japan – Served as General Manager for Isilon Systems Business Division, specializing in clustered file system hardware and software.
• Alacritus, Inc. – Managed Asia-Pacific operations for disk-based data protection software solutions (acquired by NetApp).
• Nissho Electronics Corporation – Began his career in storage software solutions.

Tadokoro holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Chiba Institute of Technology.

Vision for Brightcove Japan

"It’s an honor to join Brightcove at such a pivotal moment in its 20+-year history," said Tadokoro. "The streaming market in Japan is evolving rapidly, creating immense opportunities for businesses to enhance engagement and revenue through high-quality video experiences. With Brightcove’s technological advancements and AI strategy, we are well-positioned to help Japanese organizations scale their video initiatives and drive business growth."

Under Tadokoro’s leadership, Brightcove Japan aims to expand its market presence, drive innovation in video engagement, and support businesses in delivering seamless streaming experiences.