INSPIRE LAB GROUPFounder / CEORYOKO KUWATA
Message from the CEO
INSPIRE LAB GROUP is a global company based in Dubai, with operations expanding across the UAE, the Middle East, and Japan. We have extended our network of partner alliances across the Middle East, Europe and Asia, as a global company.Our mission is to nurture talent capable of thriving on the global stage and support the intercultural expansion of both Japanese and international companies.
As CEO, I am deeply committed to empowering corporations and individuals to succeed abroad, fostering a love for not only Japan and UAE, but also among foreigners, and enabling co-creation across diverse regions of the world.
Having lived overseas for more than 30 years, I am now in my 17th year in Dubai. Through my personal experience in several global financial institutes, international business, cross-cultural marriage, and raising children abroad, I have come to appreciate the joys of a global lifestyle and the importance of cultivating the power to create one’s own happiness. I am passionate about supporting personal transformation, by sharing these insights, encouraging action, and helping others turn their dreams into reality.
The world is full of limitless possibilities. With the right information and skills, anyone can create the life and business they desire. I am dedicated to spreading the joy of living without borders and supporting others in their journey to do the same.
Drawing on our extensive experience, we develop true leaders with a global perspective who understand and respect diverse cultures, while providing business support to ensure their success.
At INSPIRE LAB, we are committed to helping both corporations and individuals overcome cultural and language barriers, embrace new challenges, and create new value across borders. We will walk alongside you as your partner, supporting your dreams every step of the way.
Let’s take that bold step into the future together!
With gratitude,
RYOKO KUWATA
CEO’s Profile
Ryoko Kuwata, Founder and CEO of INSPIRE LAB GROUP, began her career as a researcher in Mitsubishi Research Institute, Tokyo head office. She had joined several global financial institutes as an analyst in Tokyo, and had been traveling to cover Japan and the Asian market. She joined the Dubai branch of the MUFG Group and later served as a senior analyst to support corporate finance.
With extensive professional experience at some of the world’s top international institutions, she developed a deep interest in exploring pathways to physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
After participating in various training programs and earning multiple certifications across the globe, Ryoko took a semi-retirement from the financial industry in 2019. During her travels with her family in search of a new lifestyle, she discovered the philosophy of the Holistic Lifestyle. Believing that this approach can cultivate both well-being and financial prosperity, she founded the INSPIRE brand in Sri Lanka in 2020 and later in Dubai in 2022.
Today, INSPIRE LAB GROUP operates across five key sectors: Finance, Business, Creative, Wellness, and Education. Ryoko is passionate about uncovering and empowering the talents of people worldwide, regardless of geography, helping them shine and achieve their full potential.
Having lived in Dubai since 2008 and abroad for over 30 years, Ryoko is also a mother of three teenagers.
In her free time, she enjoys golf, traveling, hiking, yoga, cooking, and hosting events to entertain and connect with others coming from worldwide.
Education and Career Background
Assistant Researcher, Research Department, Mitsubishi Research Institute
Securities Analyst, Research Department, KBC Securities, Tokyo Branch
Senior Analyst, Corporate Finance, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Dubai Branch
Established INSPIRE LAB Ltd., Representative Director
Established Enspire Lab Management Consultancies Co. LLC, Representative Director
Winner of Gulf News Excellence in Business 2024 – Best in Holistic Well-being
