Hard Rock Japan appoints new president

The company reported that Ado Machina is set to oversee all integrated resort initiatives in Japan.

Japan.- The CEO of Hard Rock Asia, Edward Tracy, announced this week the appointment of Ado Machida as the new President of Hard Rock Japan. Machina comes from Navigators Global LLC, a management consulting organisation that specialises in strategic government relations, crisis management, and business development.

Prior to Navigators Global, the new Hard Rock Japan executive also served as Chief Domestic Policy Officer for Vice President Cheney as well as serving in various leadership and advisory roles for Senator Bob Dole and his then Presidential Campaign. Machida has also held positions with Goldman Sachs & CO., both in New York and Tokyo, and also worked at the Boston Consulting Group based in Tokyo early in his career.

Jim Allen, chairman and CEO of Hard Rock International, said: “Ado is well versed in foreign affairs and has specialised in international law, finance, business development, and team building. He will play a key role in leading Hard Rock Japan’s expansion efforts in developing a new luxurious Japanese Integrated Resort focused on offering the best overall entertainment and amenities for family and friends to experience. I am pleased to welcome Ado Machida to the Hard Rock family.”