Taiki Yamamoto is a Project Consultant at APCO Worldwide’s Tokyo office, where he supports clients on public affairs, government relations, and policy strategy in Japan. His work includes policy and regulatory research, stakeholder mapping, political and economic analysis, and strategic communications, with particular experience across technology, economic security, and other emerging policy issues. He previously gained experience in U.S.–Japan relations and international affairs through the Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE/USA) and has remained active in U.S.–Japan leadership initiatives through the U.S.-Japan Council. His research interests center on U.S.– Japan technology policy cooperation, semiconductor workforce development, regional industrial ecosystems, and the role of local institutions in strengthening economic resilience.