Munetaka Hiyama
President
1998–2003
Engaged in diverse real estate appraisal and consulting services at Tanizawa Sogo Appraisal Co., Ltd., a leading real estate appraisal firm in Japan.
2003–2004
Worked at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (now Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC), specializing in non-performing loan evaluation, M&A advisory, business valuation, and corporate restructuring consulting, with a focus on hotel-related projects.
2005–2010
Served as Senior Vice President in the Hotel Division at Jones Lang LaSalle, a global real estate advisory firm listed on the NYSE. Responsible for hotel M&A advisory, operator selection support, feasibility studies, and valuation services. Played a key role in numerous hotel transactions, including acting as lead advisor for the seller in the 2007 ANA Hotel Portfolio sale, which was recognized as the largest hotel transaction in Asia-Pacific history at the time.
2010–Present
Appointed as President of Vanguard Partners Inc.
Master’s Degree in Commerce,
Doshisha University Graduate School of Business
Licensed Real Estate Appraiser
Certified Real Estate Broker
Shin Nishikawa
Board Director
1996–1999
Worked in the Real Estate Division of Fujikyu Corporation, engaging in the development and leasing of commercial real estate properties.
1999–2003
Joined Tanizawa Sogo Appraisal Co., Ltd., a leading real estate appraisal firm, where responsibilities included real estate appraisal and redevelopment consulting. In 2001, seconded to T-Max Co., Ltd., a joint venture between Tanizawa Sogo Appraisal and Xymax Corporation, as a founding member. Focused on real estate due diligence and investor consulting services.
2004–2010
Served at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (now Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC), providing advisory services related to non-performing loan resolution and due diligence for M&A activities in the financial sector. In 2005, transferred to Deloitte Turnaround Support Co., Ltd. (now Deloitte Tohmatsu Financial Advisory LLC) and specialized in M&A advisory, business analysis, valuation, and corporate restructuring for the real estate and hospitality industries, including hotels, inns, and golf courses.
2010–Present
Appointed as Board Director of Vanguard Partners, Inc.
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Economics,
Waseda University
Licensed Real Estate Appraiser
Certified Real Estate Broker
Hidetomo Nishihara
Director
2001–2002
Worked at Goldcrest Co., Ltd., a mid-sized condominium developer, handling land acquisition, product planning, and sales operations.
2002–2010
Engaged in real estate due diligence, including non-performing loan evaluations, real estate appraisals, investor consulting, and brokerage services at a real estate appraisal firm. Participated in over 1,000 projects, including hotel-related evaluations and consulting assignments.
2010–Present
At Vanguard Partners Inc., specializes in hotel transaction brokerage, operator selection support, feasibility studies, and valuation services. Responsible for various types of hotel transactions, as well as M&A brokerage for hotel operators.
Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Keio University
Licensed Real Estate Appraiser
Certified Real Estate Broker
Tomohiro Sunakawa
Senior Associate
2013–2018
Worked at Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, a leading electronics manufacturer, managing domestic and international procurement for railway projects, as well as supporting overseas production facilities and handling triangular trade operations.
2018–2023
Engaged in real estate sales and leasing brokerage, property management, and consulting services at a real estate company in Yokohama, specializing in residential, office, and commercial properties. In addition to attracting a diverse range of tenants, participated in various complex transactions, including land leasehold and freehold deals, land exchanges, and joint sales agreements. Also handled insurance agency services.
2024–Present
Joined Vanguard Partners Inc., focusing on hotel transaction brokerage, feasibility studies, and market research and reporting for hotel markets in major cities across Japan.
Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Chuo University
Certified Real Estate Broker