Kazuhiro Harada joined Nikko Securities Co., Ltd. (currently SMBC Nikko Securities Co., Ltd.) in 1987 and was assigned to the Nikko Research Center at the same time, commencing sell-side analyst. In 1999, moved to Credit Suisse Trust Bank and became a buy-side analyst. In 2001, moved to Tokyo-Mitsubishi Securities Co., Ltd. (currently Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd.) and returned to the position of sell-side analyst. Subsequently, worked for Deutsche Securities Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Co., Ltd. (currently Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd.) and Nikko Cordial Securities Co., Ltd. (currently SMBC Nikko Securities Co., Ltd.). Engaged as a sell-side analyst for 32 years out of 34 years through 2021. Joined Frontier Management Inc. in 2021 and became a senior analyst.