William AchuryFounder and President of X1Studio Co., Ltd.

William Achury is the founder and CEO of X1Studio, a technology design firm with seven offices across Asia-Pacific, including China. He specializes in human-centric technology design for five-star hotels and commercial buildings in Japan.

Having built his career in Japan over 28 years, he brings deep knowledge of the country’s building industry and a technology design track record spanning more than 800 projects. His expertise covers ICT, audiovisual systems, IoT, security, guest room controls, and building management systems.

William Achury connects technology with architecture and daily operations to create intuitive, reliable, and efficient environments. In luxury hospitality, his focus is on enhancing guest comfort and helping staff deliver attentive service. In commercial buildings, he prioritizes occupant experience, efficient management, and adaptability.

His approach puts people at the center of every design decision. By understanding the needs of owners, operators, guests, and building users, he shapes solutions that simplify complexity and support better outcomes. His goal is to ensure that technology serves a clear purpose and delivers lasting value throughout a building’s lifecycle.