Ming Deng (IBBA 2012): Illuminating Japan’s investor appeal and the rise of professional services

Name	Ming Deng
Study Programme	IBBA 2012
Current Location	Tokyo, Japan
Current Job	Principal, Boston Consulting Group

 

Q1. Could you briefly describe your current job scope or responsibilities?

I was relocated from my company’s Dubai office to Tokyo about four years ago. My team specialises in advising principal investors and private equity firms across the entire deal lifecycle — from market assessment and due diligence to post-merger integration, strategic direction, and exit planning. Additionally, I support corporate clients in the formulation and execution of their in-house M&A strategies, with a particular emphasis on the complexities of cross-border transactions.

 

Q2. Please describe Tokyo in three words.

Sophisticated, peaceful, and organised.

Tokyo embodies a sophisticated, serene, and meticulously organised essence. The city reveals its true depth not merely through its celebrated cuisine, impeccable services or natural beauty, but through the presence of profound thinkers and devoted individuals who call it home. There is a subtle delicacy and tranquillity that permeates life here — an understated richness that one can truly appreciate only through the lived experience of this remarkable city.

 

Q3. Which industry do you see strong business potential in Japan and why?

Japan has embarked on a positive economic trajectory after decades of stagnation, drawing a surge of investor interest. Yet, the country’s distinct and intricate market landscape can often overwhelm those eager to capitalise on its opportunities. Professional services — ranging from consulting and financial advisory to real estate and hospitality — are thriving, bolstered by this influx. Simultaneously, Japan’s traditionally robust sectors, such as precision manufacturing and healthcare, continue to demonstrate their enduring strength in this revitalised economic environment.

 

Q4. What is the one thing you miss the most during your study in CUHK Business School, and that you look forward to making it happen again?

I really miss the evenings by the pool, whether in quiet solitude or in the easy company of friends, and the afternoons spent in the main library, with the soft rhythm of rain outside. There is a certain unparalleled beauty in the simplicity and freedom of student life. It remains one of the most cherished periods in my life.

 

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