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Makoto Sakai
Founder at
MARKLINES CO., LTD.
Net worth: 18 M $ as of 31/08/2026
Profile
Makoto Sakai is the founder of MarkLines Co., Ltd., established in 2001, holding the title of President & Representative Director.
Current jobs include Executive Director at Marklines (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. since 2004; Director at Marklines North America, Inc. since 2011; Director at Marklines (Thailand) Co., Ltd. since 2013; and President & Representative Director at Marklines Europe GmbH since 2015.
Education history includes a graduate degree from the University of Illinois conferred in 1990.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MARKLINES CO.LTD. 13.61% | 31/12/2025 | 1,800,000 ( 13.61% ) | 18 M $ | 31/08/2026 |
Makoto Sakai active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MARKLINES CO., LTD. | Founder | 04/01/2001 |
Marklines (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 01/09/2004 |
Marklines North America, Inc.
 Marklines North America, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Part of MarkLines Co., Ltd., Marklines North America, Inc. is an American company that operates a comprehensive automotive industry information platform serving corporate clients and users worldwide, including major OEMs and tier 1 suppliers. The company is located in the US. The platform provides proprietary, up-to-date data on automotive markets, production, sales, model launches, supplier information, and OEM plant locations, with detailed coverage of electric and hybrid vehicles, autonomous technologies, and regulatory trends. It offers integrated information packages featuring reports, news, benchmarking, teardown analyses of powertrains and batteries, and market forecasts to support supplier research and technology tracking. Marklines also provides promotional and advertising services targeting automotive R&D and procurement managers, facilitating direct communication through emails and banner ads. Additionally, the company offers specialized recruitment services focused on placing experienced Japanese automotive engineers and executives with manufacturers, employing tailored search approaches to meet diverse talent needs. | Director/Board Member | 01/05/2011 |
Marklines (Thailand) Co., Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 01/07/2013 |
Marklines Europe GmbH | President | 01/01/2015 |
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University of Illinois
 University of Illinois Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
MarkLines Co., Ltd.
 MarkLines Co., Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Develops online automotive information platform | Technology Services |
Marklines (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. | |
Marklines North America, Inc.
Marklines North America, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Part of MarkLines Co., Ltd., Marklines North America, Inc. is an American company that operates a comprehensive automotive industry information platform serving corporate clients and users worldwide, including major OEMs and tier 1 suppliers. The company is located in the US. The platform provides proprietary, up-to-date data on automotive markets, production, sales, model launches, supplier information, and OEM plant locations, with detailed coverage of electric and hybrid vehicles, autonomous technologies, and regulatory trends. It offers integrated information packages featuring reports, news, benchmarking, teardown analyses of powertrains and batteries, and market forecasts to support supplier research and technology tracking. Marklines also provides promotional and advertising services targeting automotive R&D and procurement managers, facilitating direct communication through emails and banner ads. Additionally, the company offers specialized recruitment services focused on placing experienced Japanese automotive engineers and executives with manufacturers, employing tailored search approaches to meet diverse talent needs. | Finance |
Marklines (Thailand) Co., Ltd. | |
Marklines Europe GmbH |
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