Dan Underwood

Dan advises major Japanese and international companies on all aspects of their corporate communications strategy, with a particular focus on crisis management and special situations. He guides clients through global and domestic business restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder actions, multi-market crises and other critical communications challenges.

In addition to his direct advisory relationships with numerous Japanese and foreign CEOs, he has long-standing connections with journalists at major media outlets. As a result, he is able to provide clients with expert advice, valuable insight and potential media opportunities. Under his leadership, Ashton Consulting has become Japan’s leading independent communications agency.