Atsushi “Ash” Tsukigata

Chief Operating Officer

Atsushi “Ash” Tsukigata joined Honda Motor Co., Ltd. in 2004. Throughout his career in Japan and North America, he has held a range of leadership roles in human resources, supporting business growth and organizational transformation through HR strategy and organizational development initiatives. After serving in Honda’s corporate planning division, he was appointed CEO of Honda Innovations Silicon Valley (HISV) in 2025. In that role, he led the organization while fostering collaboration among Silicon Valley startups, venture capital firms, and Honda business units. Since October 2026, Ash has served as Chief Operating Officer of Honda Innovations Co., Ltd., overseeing overall business operations and helping drive open innovation by strengthening collaboration across Honda’s internal organizations.