Roger Akers

Roger Akers is NAVEX’s Managing Director, Japan, where he leads the strategy, growth, and performance of the company’s business in the region. He also continues to oversee NAVEX’s Global Contact Center organization. He is responsible for building NAVEX into the leading provider of risk and compliance solutions in Japan, strengthening customer and partner relationships, and developing a high-performing leadership team that brings NAVEX’s culture to the market while respecting local norms. 

Roger brings nearly three decades of leadership experience in strategy, global operations, and transformation. His career spans the United States, Europe, Central and South America, and Africa, and includes more than 20 years of international experience in India and the Philippines, where he launched and operated large-scale service centers. Throughout his career, he has focused on customer-driven innovation, operational excellence, and global workforce development. 

Roger holds a degree in business administration from the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder.