Our Team

Leadership & Professional Team

Leadership & Contents Creator
Eriko Imaizumi
Eriko Imaizumi 今泉 江利子
Founder & CEO, Waterview Consulting Group Inc.
Background

Born in Tokyo; based in the U.S. since 1989. Worked at Wall Street securities firms before founding Waterview Consulting Group in 2012. Holds an MSc from London Business School (LBS).

Role & Contributions

Since 2010, has delivered executive coaching, corporate training, and the “HORENSO” e-learning platform to Japanese-affiliated companies in the U.S. Leads hands-on content creation spanning compliance to leadership training.

Alicia Smith
Alicia Smith アリシア・スミス
Digital Operations & Marketing Manager
Background

B.F.A. in Digital Art, Bowling Green State University. Specializes in digital design and IT systems development, with extensive experience in international, cross-cultural environments. Bilingual in English and Japanese.

Role & Contributions

Core driver of Waterview’s technology evolution. Manages LMS and internal systems optimization and IT support. Leads web design, instructional content development, video editing, and Google Ads for Japanese-affiliated clients, delivering a highly productive digital foundation.

Strategic HR Partner
Kenkichi Sakai
Kenkichi Sakai 酒井謙吉
President, Pacific Dreams, Inc. / Co-Content Developer & HR Advisor
Background

Born in Tokyo; based in the U.S. since 1987. A leading authority on U.S. labor management, providing HR consulting and training to Japanese-affiliated companies nationwide.

Role & Contributions

Collaborates with Waterview on the development and oversight of HR webinars and compliance content. Provides solutions in U.S. employment law, harassment prevention, and cross-cultural communication.

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Advisors & Specialists
Craig Williams
Craig Williams
EVP, General Counsel & Corporate Strategy, Hippo Technologies / Massachusetts Bar
Background

Served as General Counsel at global companies including John Hancock and firms across the tech and health-tech sectors. Specialist in M&A, capital raising, and corporate operational law.

Role & Contributions

Serves as Waterview’s senior advisor, providing high-level guidance on legal governance, compliance strategy, and operational matters for U.S. business.

Ellen Shell
Ellen Shell
HR Specialist / Organizational Development Consultant
Background

Held global HR roles at leading financial institutions including the Federal Reserve, Merrill Lynch, and JPMorgan Chase. Since 2012, has provided cross-cultural communication training and HR consulting for Japanese-affiliated companies.

Role & Contributions

Original creator of the “HORENSO” management skills training program, supporting Japanese managers in building the skills needed to succeed in the U.S.