OUR TEAM
RISA NAKAZAWA
Founder of The Bee's Knees and A-GENT TOKYO
Born in Germany, Risa graduated from Goldsmiths University of London with a degree in fine arts. Her career started in the broadcasting industry where she assists in casting Hollywood celebrities for Japanese clients. During her 10-year tenure at GAS AS INTERFACE, Risa worked in various fields including international public relations, artist management, licensing, and etc. Her valuable experiences made her an essential role in her next venture at en one Tokyo, where she consulted traditional Japanese craft companies, handled product development and curated for international exhibitions. Through a start-up project at en one Tokyo in 2017, Risa seized the opportunity and founded her own company, The Bee’s Knees. The entrepreneur hit the ground running and soon established as an industry leader, servicing clients such as Uniqlo, Apple and L'occitane.
1982年ドイツ生まれ。ロンドン大学ゴールドスミス校でBA FINE ART卒業。卒業後、株式会社GPTにてハリウッドセレブの日本でのCMのキャスティングを行う会社に勤めた後、GAS AS INTERFACEにて海外渉外として国内外の作家のマネジメント業務及び、ユニクロのライセンス担当を8年間務める。最後の2年間は経営企画室のメンバーとして、人材・プロジェクトマネジメントや、新規事業の立ち上げに携わる。2014年より、en one tokyo株式会社にてイベントのプロデュース、日本のものつくりを行うメーカーのコンサルティング、商品企画、国内外でのエキシビジョンのプロデュース業に従事。2016年にA-GENT TOKYOをen one tokyo社内ベンチャーとして立ち上げ、2017年にA-GENT TOKYOを法人化、現在に至る。現在ユニクロをはじめ、様々な企業向けにクリエイティブ・コンサルタントとして多岐にわたるプロジェクトを手がける。
FUMIKO KAGAKU
Creative Producer
Born in 1982, Fumiko studied glass works at Tama Art University. She worked for a gallery called CALM & PUNK after graduation. During her time at the gallery, Fumiko not only worked as a curator for exhibitions and workshops, but also joint published books with numerous artists. Her desire to explore different fields of creative art has led her to explore positions in product development, branding, marketing, PR and licensing at GAS AS INTERFACE. Now, as a mother of two, Fumiko is devoting her precious time to further develop fun projects with us.
1982年生まれ。多摩美術大学工芸学科でガラスを専攻。卒業後はCALM & PUNK GALLERYにてギャラリーの運営に携わる。アーティストの展示とともにワークショップを多数実施、作品集の出版も手がける。その後はGAS AS INTERFACEに勤務。アパレルや雑貨、食品などの商品企画、ブランディング、マーケティング、PR、ライセンスなど業務の範囲は多岐に及ぶ。退社後、二児の母となり、The Bee’s Kneesへ。楽しい毎日に感謝！！
MAI Nakazawa
Accountant
Mai was born in Germany in 1984, but grew up in Tokyo. She spent most of her high school days in a dairy farm in Hokkaido. While her interest in farming and backpacking was exuberant, Mai decided to pursue her other passion and studied as an architect. After working and receiving her qualification in Tokyo, Mai moved to the rural mountainous town, Yatsugatake, with her two boys. She now cultivates plants, vegetables and flowers daily and continue to enjoy her life surrounded by the most beautiful natural scenery.
1984年ドイツ生まれ。東京育ち。16歳で北海道瀬棚町の酪農家にお世話になりながら高校卒業。一度は新規入植を夢見るもバックパッカー時代に様々な建築物に魅了され宮大工の学校に進む。その際に学んだ設計・デザインの面白さに惹かれ設計の道へ。東京の設計事務所にお世話になりながら、2級建築士を取得。出産を機に退社。現在は息子2人と長野県八ヶ岳へ移住。好きなことはやはり野菜や花を育てること。
Annie le
Creative Project Director
Annie spent most of her adolescent years in Taipei, Taiwan. She moved to Los Angeles at the age of 9. Upon graduating from Parsons University with a degree in Integrated Design focusing on menswear. Annie stayed in New York and accumulated professional experiences in wholesale, e-commerce and production in various global fashion houses. In the summer 2018, Annie made the move to Tokyo. Annie’s motto is “all designs are related”, which roots from her belief that the intermix of different elements of the fine art is the recipe for harmony and grace. In the future, she seeks to continue on her journey of self exploration and present excitement to the public’s eyes.
幼少期を台北で過ごし、9歳の時にLAに移住する。この東洋と西洋文化での経験がその後の探究心に繋がる。NYCのパーソンズで統合デザイン・メンズファッションを専攻。卒業した後は多くのファッションブランドにてプロダクションや卸し、イーコマース等の業務を担当する。現在は東京にて、「全てのデザインは繋がっている」をモットーにアートとファッションやインテリアデザイン等は様々な側面で融合することができると信じプロジェクトに取り組み、自分探しと美学や新しいものの追求も続けている。
Keita eto
Born in Kobe, Keita studied Chinese literature at Kansai University. While a full-time student at school, Keita also acquired numerous professional experiences including customer service, entrepreneurship and advertisement.
After graduation, Keita joined Hakuhodo and was soon made personnel in charge of multinational airlines and e-commerce companies’ digital planning operations. After his tenure at Hakuhodo, Keita started his company IROYA K.K, which provides consultancy and formulates business strategy & omni-channel retail strategy at istyle.
Keita also worked as a Venture Capital analyst at KlabVenture, where he advises the funds on potential investments. He was also assigned as a producer of Cool Japan and oversaw IROZA’s projects as CEO/CCO. In August 2018, he established Monopos K.K and later sold the company to Toppan Printing Co.
神戸出身。関西大学文学部（中国文学科）卒業。大学在学中、古着屋でのショップスタッフ、バイヤーを経験。個人活動にて、企業広告などのディレクションやグラフィティ·アートなどで生計を立て、新卒にて博報堂へ入社。担当クライアントは大手航空会社、大手ファッション通販会社やアパレルブランド等。また、同時にデジタルプランニングチームへ兼務。その後、アイスタイルではオムニチャネル戦略などの事業戦略部に従事し、KLabVenturesにてベンチャーキャピタリストとなり、ベンチャー投資の経験を経て、株式会社IROYAを設立。同時期にクールジャパンのプロデューサーとしても選任される。IROYAでは、CEO兼CCOとしてセレクトショップIROZAにおける各プロジェクトのディレクターを担当。2018年8月、株式会社Monoposを新設分割し売却、凸版印刷株式会社100%子会社となる。
Maiko Nagaoka
Maiko studied interior design and worked as a gallery organizer, merchandiser and an assistant editor at GAS AS INTERFACE after graduation. During that time, she had the opportunity to start CALM & PUNK GALLERY, overseeing promotions and content developments.
Despite her wealth of experiences and a seemingly bright outlook in the design industry, Maiko made a career change and worked as a real estate agent at Real Kamakura Estate. Simultaneously, she also worked as a director for a website production company. As a person who welcomes challenges, Maiko took a leap of faith and moved to Ghana with her family in 2017. After 3 years of stay abroad, Maiko has since moved back and joined us for a new chapter of life.
1980年神奈川生まれ。インテリアデザイン、建築系の短大/専門学校を卒業。GAS AS INTERFACEにてギャラリースタッフや編集アシスタント、マーチャンダイザーを経て、CALM & PUNK GALLERYの立ち上げに携わる。ギャラリー運営、ワークショップの企画、広報等の業務に従事する。その後、R不動産にて湘南エリアの魅力的な物件を探訪し紹介したり、WEB制作会社にて制作、ディレクション業務を行う。退職後の3年間はアフリカにてスローな子育て生活を経験、現在に至る。