Tokyo--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NTT Corporation (NTT)(TOKYO:9432) is pleased to announce the establishment of a subsidiary in Israel to leverage cutting-edge Israeli technology into the NTT Group to help create new business opportunities.

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1. Background

Israel is where some of the world's most advanced technologies are developed, produced many successful technology startups, and housing many global companies' R&D operations. NTT has decided to invest in Israel by establishing a new company that will help provide access to these cutting-edge technologies and startups into future NTT products and services.

2. Overview

In July 2021, NTT will establish a new Israeli subsidiary (Company name: NTT Innovation Laboratory Israel Ltd. (tentative), President & CEO: Noa Asher) under the umbrella of NTT. This company will enable an ecosystem and support the creation of new businesses through synergies between Israeli companies and the NTT Group. Specifically, we will develop new businesses by strengthening relationships with startups, venture capital firms, and global companies in Israel.

3. Company Profile (Plan)

(1) Company Name: NTT Innovation Laboratory Israel Ltd.
(2) Location: Tel Aviv, Israel
(3) Representative: Noa Asher
(4) Business: Intelligence, surveys, research, information provision services, consulting related to global technological trends
(5) Capital: US $500,000
(6) Shareholders and Ownership Ratio: NTT, 100%
(7) Number of Employees: 5 (at the time of establishment)
(8) Establishment: July 2021

4. Biography of Noa Asher

2014 -2020 Economy Minister of the Embassy of Israel in Japan
2002 -2014 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Israel
2010 -2011 Graduate of Harvard Kennedy School (MPA)
2000 -2002 Tel Aviv University (MBA)
1993 -1997 Jerusalem University (LLB)