Japanese
EnglishChiaki Shirai
Founder & Managing Director
CHIAKI SHIRAI MANAGEMENT W.L.L. (Kingdom of Bahrain)
Free Business Incubator (Japan – Trade Name / Sole Proprietorship)
Chiaki Shirai is a Bahrain-based IT consultant and international business advisor engaged in digital transformation, project governance, and cross-border business development across the Middle East and Asia.
He operates his business through a dual structure:
- CHIAKI SHIRAI MANAGEMENT W.L.L. (CSM) — Overseas corporate entity based in the Kingdom of Bahrain, serving as the hub for international consulting and regional business operations across GCC/MENA markets.
- Free Business Incubator (FBI) — Japan-registered trade name (sole proprietorship), focusing on domestic consulting services, SME advisory, and business incubation initiatives within Japan.
Through this structure, Shirai provides integrated support bridging Japan and global markets.
Professional Background
With over 30 years of experience in the IT industry, he has led and supported initiatives including:
- Enterprise system implementation
- Digital transformation (DX) strategy
- PMO establishment & governance
- Requirements definition & upstream consulting
- International vendor coordination
- Offshore / distributed development management
He is particularly recognized for his role as a business and technology bridge connecting Japanese enterprises with partners and opportunities in the GCC and wider international markets.
Business Functions by Entity
CHIAKI SHIRAI MANAGEMENT W.L.L. (Bahrain)
- Middle East market entry advisory
- Regional IT consulting & PMO services
- Government & enterprise project participation
- Partner alliance development
- Offshore development coordination
Free Business Incubator (Japan)
- Domestic IT consulting
- SME digitalization advisory
- Startup & new business incubation
- Cross-border expansion preparation support
- Japan-side project structuring & governance
Regional Coverage
- GCC / Middle East
- Japan
- ASEAN
- South Asia