Marin Minamiya

M Planning Ltd. CEO

PROFILE

Guinness world record holder as the youngest person in the world to complete the “Explorer's Grand slam” — to climb all the highest peaks on each continent and conquer the North and South poles. She is also the youngest Asian to complete the “7 Summits”. Marin’s unique story is one of resilience, perseverance and courage in a male-dominated adventure quest. Her adventurous endeavors have equipped her with adaptive leadership skills, effective project management qualities, and creative problem-solving style.She is currently studying Political Science at Waseda university. She was also selected as one of Japan’s “Change makers of 2016” by Nikkei BP, “Woman of the Year 2017” by VOGUE and "Forbes 30 under 30 list 2018" as one of the 30 young brightest change makers under the age of 30 in Japan by Forbes.