Toru Tanioka
Principal Advisor
Career Summary
Worked in the credit review section at Mizuho Bank, Ltd. for approximately 20 years. For two of those years, served as an industry-specific reviewer overseeing sectors impacted by COVID-19, including restaurants, automotive parts suppliers, apparel, and hospitals. Otherwise, consistently engaged in business revitalization work. Joined Frontier Management Inc. in 2025.
Achievements
While at Mizuho Bank, Ltd., I supported the business revitalization of over 250 companies spanning diverse scales and industries. Following the Lehman Shock, I focused on revitalizing businesses primarily in real estate and non-banking sectors. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I concentrated on revitalizing businesses in sectors heavily impacted by the crisis, such as restaurants, automotive parts suppliers, apparel, and hospitals. I also handled numerous crisis responses for companies where governance failures, misconduct, or inappropriate accounting practices were uncovered.
Expertise
Business revitalization, Finance
Education
Graduated from Faculty of Economics, Kobe University