Rika Nakazawa

Chief, Commercial Innovation

NTT

Rika Nakazawa is a senior technology executive, VC investor, and best-selling author recognized on Forbes 50>50 in Innovation. As Chief Commercial Innovation at NTT, she leads global initiatives in photonic networks, space-tech, and sustainable digital transformation. Trilingual and Princeton-educated, Rika has held executive roles at NVIDIA, Sony, Accenture, and Capgemini, and serves on multiple boards across AI, cybersecurity, and quantum ecosystems. A frequent public speaker, she bridges deep tech with societal impact. She is a PhD candidate exploring AI and quantum at industrial frontiers, and holds an MSc in sustainability from the University of Leeds.