Graduated from Keio University - Major in economics.
Became the first person from Japan to acquire a MBA degree from the Amos Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College. He began working for the international accounting firm, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co., in the management consulting department in New York.
Transferring to Tokyo office to start its Management Consulting Department for Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. in Japan.
Became a consulting principal and headed its management consulting practice in Peat, Marwick, Mitchell&Co. Tokyo office.
Began assisting his client, Louis Vuitton France in establishing its brand in Japan.
Took the position of Louis Vuitton Japan and Asia Pacific district representative; Opened 3 stores in Tokyo, 2 in Osaka, later in Hong Kong, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne and Honolulu.
Was asked by LV to head its Japan operations as President of Louis Vuitton Japan K.K.
Became President of Louis Vuitton Hawaii and Louis Vuitton Australia.
Established Loewe Japan and became its president.
Started Veuve Clicquot division within Louis Vuitton Japan K.K.. Opened Champagne Bar on luxury floor in department stores. Opened Champagne Cafe in Aoyama.
Established Veuve Clicquot Japan as independent company and became President.
Awarded the prestigious "Legion d'honneur Chevalier" for his tireless efforts work in promoting relations between France and Japan.
Appointed as CEO of LVJ group K.K. which includes Loewe Japan, Celine Japan, Fendi Japan, Berluti Japan, Pucci Japan as well as Louis Vuitton Japan and later Chairman of Christian Dior in Japan.
Published book titled, "The building of Luxury-meet with Louis Vuitton" in Japan.
Published English version "Louis Vuitton Japan-The Building of Luxury" and French version "Louis Vuitton Japon-L'Invention du Luxe"
Retired from CEO of LVJ Group K.K. and became special advisor and director of Louis Vuitton Malletier, the parent company of LV Japan, from which he officially retired in June of 2008.
Established Hata Brand Consulting K.K., Consulting variety of companies includes luxury brands, fashion, art, car, modern furniture and anti-aging field. Continues to lecture for a variety of conferences.
