Ko Ozaki

DPhil Management, 2025
Saïd Business School and Green Templeton College Scholarship

Ko Ozaki is a DPhil student in Management at Green Templeton College, beginning his studies in 2025. Originally from Japan, Ko spent over a decade as a government official before coming to Oxford, holding roles across trade policy, international standards (ISO), and cyber security. Through this work, he became increasingly aware of how deeply government policies and regulations shape the operations and strategies of private firms. His experiences revealed that international businesses must learn to navigate complex relationships with governments in order to survive. This realisation inspired his journey to Oxford. During Ko’s time working in the Japanese government, he became intrigued by the issue of how firms can effectively manage political risks and respond to geopolitical tensions, challenges that are becoming ever more significant in today’s world. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Tokyo and his master’s degree at Stanford University.