Campaign Asia-Pacific has included Global Creative Director, Masaya Asai, on its prestigious list, 40 under 40 which recognizes top rising young professional in marketing and communications under 40 years old.

With double the number of entries compared to last year, from data scientists to brand builders, creative minds to entrepreneurs, Masaya is the only Japanese to receive this honor.

Graduated from Academy of Art University in San Francisco with a Master’s Degree in Advertising. Soon after starting his professional career as an Art Director at TBWA\HAKUHODO Tokyo in 2007, he was awarded the best young creative in Asia, bringing home the Young Lotus trophy. He continues to accumulate awards and achievements, winning more than 100 national and international awards, including Cannes Lions Outdoor Grand Prix and Clio Grand Prix. His stellar accomplishments have earned his place as one of the “39 Designers who will Change the World” by Forbes Japan this year, also as one of the speakers for TEDx Sapporo conference.

（※ Above information is as of the time of the release.）