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Accelerating your growth

At Shines Capital, we start, grow and (sometimes) sell businesses. We identify opportunities quickly, provide practical advice and deliver results in a short period of time. We are that advisor, that board member, that consultant, that shareholder, that outsourced CEO or CMO that makes the difference you’ve needed all this time.

Yama Consulting provides consultation to foreign investors investing and operating ski resorts in Japan. Knowledgeable, reliable, experts in Japan, and passionate about skier experience

Think of us as growth accelerant.

What We Do

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BRANDING & STRATEGIC PLANNING

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DIGITAL MARKETING

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OPERATION CONSULTING

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SKI RESORT MASTER PLANNING

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M&A ADVISORY

LEADERSHIP

A highly disciplined, honest and analytical team, with a powerful network of contacts. We have deep commercial experience and proven success rates over a sustained time frame.

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IAN MACKENZIE

Founder and CEO of Yama Consulting

Ian MacKenzie has lived, worked and played in Japan for more than 22 years bringing a passion for Japan, skiing and golfing to every endeavour. Based in Hokkaido, Ian has first hand experience of ski resort, property management, ski tourism, travel agency, ground operations, food and beverage operations and much more. With a proven track record of rehabilitating distressed assets in the Japanese ski industry and providing lasting value for money for investors into Japan, Ian is uniquely qualified in his field.

CAREERS

GAME CHANGING WORK

At Yama Consulting, you have the opportunity to change the way companies, even entire industries, operate.

FORGET STATUS QUO

If you have a healthy disregard for the status quo, and a belief in getting things done with speed, then Yama Consulting is for you.

ENTREPRENEURIAL CULTURE

Our entrepreneurial culture provides early, heightened responsibility. We accelerate your career. We generously recognize your contribution and believe in personal development.

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Contact

+(81)136 55 6605

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