“There are no easy answers, and it’s impossible to predict as we go forward.”

“The Chinese government sent a signal that it was ready to intervene. This helped stabilize investor expectations.”

Daisuke Suga (GEMBA 2021) is helping global shipping giant NYK Group chart new territory—space. With 16 years of experience across operations, finance, and logistics, he is now leading a joint R&D project with Japan’s space agency JAXA to develop next-generation reusable rockets. These rockets can be caught and recovered at sea, reducing costs and enabling scalable, sustainable space exploration. Drawing on his CEIBS GEMBA education and NYK’s maritime expertise, Daisuke envisions sea-based rocket recovery as a game-changer. His story highlights how cross-industry innovation and bold thinking can unlock future growth—even beyond Earth’s orbit.

From working in the forestry industry to leading OPPO’s global tech Community, CEIBS MBA 2019 alum Daniel D.'s journey is one of ambition, adaptability, and strategic growth.