Meet Our Leaders
Driving Innovation and Excellence at Drake Business Services Asia
Grant Mackenzie
Service Line Lead – Drake Business Services Asia and Drake Business Logistics
As the Service Line Lead of Drake Business Logistics and Drake Business Services Asia, Grant is based in Japan, where he focuses on expanding the local market presence.
With a wealth of experience across banking, telecommunications, professional services, and government sectors, Grant is a commercially savvy leader known for his deep expertise in logistics and BPO. His ability to deliver practical, value-driven solutions is widely respected.
Grant is dedicated to sustainable growth, exploring new global markets, and leveraging our custom technology solutions to stand out in a competitive landscape.
Siew Wee Wong
Group Finance Manager
Siew Wee is the Group Finance Manager, responsible for overseeing our group financial operations.
Siew Wee joined the team in April 2017 and is based in our Singapore Group Head Office. Siew Wee manages all areas of Group finance and analysis for the purpose of maximizing financial and operational performance. Prior to joining DBL-DBSA, Siew Wee was an Assistant Accountant at a listed Oil & Gas organisation and mainly focused on group consolidation accounts.
Alex White
Group Commercial Manager
As Group Commercial Manager, Alex is responsible for developing, refining, and implementing Drake Business Services Asia’s extensive suite of solutions throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Additionally, he ensures that all processes and frameworks are standardised across each country and aligned with industry best practice.
His career spans over ten years of expertise across bid management, proposal development, marketing, process improvement, and commercial modelling.
Further, Alex holds nearly a decade of experience within the Drake Group, commencing his career in Melbourne with Drake International before transferring to the Drake Business Services Asia group in Japan.
Based in Tokyo, Alex works closely with the Drake Business Services Asia management team throughout each region to improve business practices and develop impactful client solutions that deliver efficiency and value for money.
Kate Behar
Group Marketing Manager
As Group Marketing Manager, Kate leads the development and execution of the group’s marketing strategy, overseeing a dynamic team to ensure seamless delivery of initiatives aligned with regional business objectives, budgets, and timelines.
With over 15 years of global experience spanning multiple industries, Kate brings a wealth of expertise in both digital and traditional marketing. Her broad skill set enables her to drive strategic marketing initiatives that not only fuel business growth but also enhance brand visibility and market positioning. She is particularly passionate about fostering an environment where creativity thrives and every team member has the tools and confidence to contribute to the company’s success.
Based in Melbourne, Australia, Kate is focused on driving business success across all APAC markets, adapting strategies to local needs while ensuring global consistency. Beyond performance metrics, she is committed to positioning the company as an workplace of choice, enhancing recruitment efforts, and nurturing a positive, inclusive workplace culture where team members feel valued and empowered to grow within their roles.
Maiko Takahashi
Client Solutions and Growth Manager
Maiko Takahashi is an experienced HR professional with a diverse background that spans both accounting and human resources. After earning a degree in accounting from college in New York City, she interned at a CPA firm, gaining experience in preparing corporate and individual tax returns. This foundation in finance led to a move to a Japanese bank, where she gradually transitioned from accounting to HR, eventually focusing on HR-related functions upon returning to Japan.
Currently serving as a key member of Drake Business Services Japan, she joined the company in April 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to managing HR operations, she also plays a central role in Business Development, launching and growing new business initiatives while specializing in customer relations.
With a passion for supporting company growth and ensuring smooth workforce management, she continues to contribute to the success of organizations in both HR and business development capacities.
Aoi Ikegami
Regional Account Manager, Vaco
Aoi is in charge of managing all Vaco Japan vendor teams at Google in APAC, with a focus on Japan and Korea, overseeing multiple verticals. Her key responsibilities include HR management, recruitment, stakeholder communication, data and performance analysis, process automation, and business development. Aoi is committed to fostering a supportive and high-performing work environment while driving operational efficiency.
With extensive experience in recruitment, Aoi has worked with luxury brands and major firms, including Big 4 companies. She is dedicated to building strong stakeholder relationships and fostering team cohesion.
Aoi spent five years in Vancouver, Canada, where she completed her education before returning to Japan. Outside of work, she is passionate about traditional Japanese culture and holds certifications in both tea ceremony (Sadou) and flower arrangement (Kadou).
Hideki Sakurai
Account Manager
Within the following year, he was entrusted with leading the Japan team.
These experiences allowed him to develop strong abilities in problem-solving, communication, relationship building, and team management.
Asato Suzuki
HR & Finance Manager
Asato Suzuki is an experienced HR and business professional with a broad background spanning human resources and finance, a well-balanced and practical approach to supporting organizational growth.
Over the course of a global career that includes Microsoft, Pfizer, Morgan Stanley, Reuters, and ServiceNow, Asato has been involved in a wide range of HR initiatives with management as well as hands-on operations, from HRBP strategy, Organization Development, end-to-end Talent Acquisition, and Employer Branding to Employee Relations, HR policy, and HR-Tech implementation. GA, Finance, Facility Management for Wellbeing is also her expertise. Since founding an independent consulting business in 2011, Asato has supported multinational companies in shaping their HR strategies and establishing operations, particularly for organizations entering the Japan market.
Known for a collaborative and thoughtful approach, Asato has contributed to projects such as large-scale recruitment, telework implementation, and performance management system development. With a strong academic foundation and a continued passion for people and organizations, Asato remains committed to helping businesses grow through effective talent and HR practices.
Currently, she is appointed to HR & Finance Manager at Drake Business Services Japan.
