Hiroshi Kadowaki

CTO, SVP Product Development at Sega of America, Inc.

Irvine, California, United States

About Hiroshi Kadowaki

Hiroshi Kadowaki is CTO, SVP Product Development at Sega of America, Inc. Location: Irvine, California, United States.

I’m a global executive leader in the video game industry with over 30 years of experience across development, production, and studio management — driving creative excellence and operational scalability worldwide. As CTO & SVP of Product Development at SEGA of America, I oversee the technology and product development divisions that directly support product strategy across SEGA, ATLUS, and Sonic teams, spanning console, PC, and mobile platforms. My focus is on empowering diverse global studios, connecting Japan, the U.S., and Europe, and building environments where creativity and efficiency thrive together. What makes me different from many executives is my engineering background. I began my career as a programmer — building, optimizing, and shipping games across multiple generations of hardware. That foundation allows me to understand challenges at every layer — from code to culture — and to provide real, actionable solutions, not just theoretical management advice. I bridge the gap between creative vision and technical execution, helping teams deliver world-class games through practical leadership and deep industry insight. Core Strengths: Global Product & Studio Leadership — Console, PC, and Mobile Cross-Regional Collaboration — Japan, U.S., Europe, and Asia Technical Depth & Engineering-Driven Decision Making Organizational Transformation & Team Scalability Executive Partnerships, Vendor & Franchise Management Strategic Production & Creative Direction Alignment I continue to be inspired by the people and studios I work with — bringing together creativity, technology, and leadership to deliver experiences loved by players around the world.

Skills

  • Game Development
  • English
  • JavaScript

Additional experience

  • Senior Vice President Of Product Development

    Sega of America, Inc.

    Started October 2019

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Rikkyo University