About Flint Furano

50 Years and Counting

Design and Build Excellence

Flint Furano's management team collectively has more than 50 years of direct, on-the-ground experience in Japan and throughout Asia. The insight this brings allows the Company to apply unique market perspectives to the timing, scope and execution of its projects. The Company is recognised for identifying trends 'ahead of the pack', and for setting new local benchmarks of of accommodation & service excellence.

Design and Build Excellence

With every one of Flint Furano's projects, the design and build teams work tirelessly together to deliver on the Company's commitment to excellence. Interiors are designed intelligently to maximise light, function and enjoyment, and beautiful fittings and fixtures serve to enhance ambiance and character. The Company has an unwavering commitment to detail and build quality.; "near enough" is never good enough.

Flint Furano Cares

Design and Build Excellence

Flint Furano Cares

Flint Furano prioritises the use of locally sourced materials and finishes in every one of its projects, and local craftsmen of the highest quality are engaged to execute its plans. In this way, Flint Furano supports the local Furano community. Flint Furano is also a member of the Furano Tourism Association and the Company is a sponsor of the 'Furano Area Guide'. The Company also supports local chatities.

Meet Flint Furano's Executive Team

🇦🇺 LEON FLINT - President

Leon is President of Flint Furano KK, the company he founded in Japan in 2013, to focus on unlocking the year-round tourism potential he recognised in Furano, Hokkaido. Leon's career background includes more than 30 years covering Japan, with senior appointments in Tokyo and other key regional capitals including Melbourne, Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Leon has had broad experience in regional capital markets and in Asia-Pacific real-estate investing. A keen skier, Leon was among early international investors attracted to Hokkaido when major development of its ski areas began in the 80's. Like many since, he was initially drawn to resorts in Hokkaido's south-west, however, the superior amenity of central Hokkaido, and in particular Furano, subsequently captured his attention. Leon is based full-time in Furano.

🇨🇦 TIM BORRESON - Vice President

Tim is deputy head of Flint Furano and leads the Company's 'Furano365' accommodation management and hospitality services division. A resident of Furano for more than 25 years, with extensive hospitality industry experience in both Furano and Niseko, Tim brings deep local knowledge and operational expertise to his role. Tim is very visible onsite at Flint Furano's accommodation properties, ensuring guests are well taken care of. Tim loves sharing his deep local knowledge and Furano365's guests benefit greatly from his unique insights and recommendations, notably those only known to true locals.

🇦🇺 BEN FLINT - Consulting Director, Media & Communications

Ben leads the development and implementation of Flint Furano's communication strategies that define and promote the company's mission and coporate identity. Born in Hong Kong and extensively travelled throughout Asia-Pacific, Ben is a graduate of Monash University, Melbourne, Fudan University, Shanghai and Harvard University, USA. He applies his deep regional understanding, entrepreneurship and significant international brand management experience, to ensuring Flint Furano continuously innovates to enhance its public interface.