Ryu Katayama is a Japanese national, a cross-border business development and investor relations professional with a special focus on the rise of Africa. He is dedicated to the Collective Peaceful Rise of Africa (in short, the Peaceful Rise of Africa), a continental movement to uplift the continent to lasting super-affluence through its superior, inclusive economic model, driving a multi-trillion-dollar economy via large-scale economic transformation, led by its originator, His Excellency Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi, Founder and President of Future Trends Group. Following an earlier career in the oil and gas industry in the UAE and in the healthcare technology sector, Mr. Katayama now serves as Head of Structuring and Partnerships at Future Trends Group, where he works with international investors to channel global capital into Africa and structures high-level business and government partnerships and agreements. He also oversees operations and team development, and is committed to empowering startup ecosystems across the continent. In addition, Mr. Katayama serves in the Office of the Presidential Envoy, held by Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi, of the Republic of Botswana, on International Relations and Economic Development.