Founder
Chief Executive Officer
Hideki Shibata
Graduated from the Graduate School of Business Administration (MBA)
At a foreign consulting firm, engaged in business strategy and new business projects for financial institutions such as banks and securities companies in the United States and Japan.
Particularly during his time in the United States, he was involved in formulating strategies for the Internet banking industry. In addition, based on his unique theory of CRM, he contributes to the CRM strategies of airlines, IT companies, etc. in the United States.
FORA Co., Ltd. President
Representative Director/DeNA Bank Retail Co., Ltd. Director
Director・Member of the Board
Chief Finance Officer
Atsushi Okuma
Graduated from the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Sophia University
For about 10 years, worked in Japanese stocks and derivatives sales for institutional investors at Merrill Lynch Japan Securities (currently BofA Securities). After that, he worked in the Capital Markets Department (ECM) of Credit Suisse Securities’ investment banking division, and then became the general manager of the Corporate Strategy Department, where he was responsible for IPOs, financing (public offering, ABB, convertible bonds, etc.) and IR strategies for owned companies. Engaged in a wide range of capital market-related work including planning and ESG strategies. Currently serves as outside director of Digital Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Director・Member of the Board
Chief Compliance Officer
Shinji Sato
Spent approximately 17 years in international financial market operations at a megabank, gaining experience in all aspects of foreign currency fund dealing. Participated in the establishment of the Tokyo Offshore Market and the Tokyo Financial Futures Market during the 1980s. Subsequently, worked for about 14 years in system planning and management, contributing to the integration of overseas branch systems and the renewal of overseas branch systems. After retiring, joined the Financial Services Agency, where for approximately 8 years primarily handled inspections related to system risk management frameworks. Later, moved to an FX firm, where for about 3 years engaged in risk management, legal affairs, and compliance work.
Executive Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Rei Takashima
Graduated from Kanazawa University Graduate School of Natural Science
Sler, after which he was engaged in system development for the payment industry for a long period of time. Responsible for the company’s corporate strategy and development of new payment-related services, as well as planning, sales, and business expansion. At his previous job, TIS Corporation, he built the PAYCIERGE brand and launched a number of services. Leveraging his global experience, he leads the company’s engineering members from Japan and abroad.
Executive Officer
Chief Strategy Officer
Jin Tanaka
After launching startups such as Foxsy in Silicon Valley as a serial entrepreneur, he became a venture capitalist in order to accelerate support for entrepreneurs and startups. Participated in Kort Valuta to promote direct financial inclusion.
In addition, he also works as a general manager at STAION-Ai in Aichi Prefecture, as an advisor, EIR, and mentor for startups, universities, and other VC funds, and is also involved in supporting the global venture ecosystem. Previously, he was a partner at Zeroth.ai, an AI-focus accelerator program, and launched and operated an accelerator program at DEEPCORE, an AI-focus fund. Graduated from Stanford University Professional Development, VC Unlocked
Executive Officer
General Manager of Audit
Hidefumi Ohkahara
Engaged in consulting work for both internal and external clients at foreign consulting firms and major domestic information service companies. Has extensive experience in formulating CRM strategies and conducting operational reforms for financial institutions, including megabanks, major life insurance/non-life insurance companies, and government-affiliated financial institutions. In the IT domain, has been involved in system development PMO, system risk management, internal audit support for system development, and third-party system risk assessments. Also has considerable experience in establishing business operations for contact centers and administrative centers.