VP, Sales & Marketing
JA Mitsui Leasing Capital Corporation
Shotaro Matsuyama, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at JA Mitsui Leasing Capital Corporation, stands out as a forward-looking leader helping shape the next generation of equipment finance. With a career spanning six countries and nearly $4 billion in originations — primarily in the semiconductor space — Matsuyama has built a reputation for executing complex transactions and mentoring emerging talent.
Known for his meticulous approach, Matsuyama navigates every phase of a deal — from risk analysis and legal documentation to syndication and fund execution. His ability to manage both the technical and relational aspects of business development speaks to a rare balance of precision and vision. As a graduate of the Stripes Leadership Program, he exemplifies the kind of holistic leadership the industry increasingly values.
Matsuyama is especially focused on positioning equipment finance for the future. He sees emerging technologies like AI and IoT as tools that will enable more adaptive financing models, such as pay-per-use structures. At the same time, he recognizes the need for deep equipment knowledge, especially as fair market value leases grow in complexity due to rapid technological obsolescence.
As a mentor to over 10 professionals, he is actively cultivating the next wave of leadership — driven by a belief that strong communication and a unified internal culture are key to client satisfaction and market relevance.
“My vision is to create an environment where leaders maximize organizational strengths,” Matsuyama shares. “By showing this through example, I hope to lead the younger generation forward.”
With his global experience, strategic mindset and commitment to mentorship, Matsuyama is helping redefine what leadership in equipment finance looks like for the next generation.
“I strive to train young people working for me to create a continuous pool of leadership in the company … where leaders maximize the company’s organizational strengths, which I try to show through example.”
