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About Us

Executives

President & CEO

Takahiro Ejiri

After 8 years at Japan Research Institute developing financial information systems and experience at Funai Sōken focusing on cloud business consulting, Takahiro founded Thinca in January 2014 to spread the benefits of IT throughout the world.

Director & CTO

Naoki Sasada

With extensive experience in developing core credit card systems at Japan Research Institute, Naoki joined Thinca in 2019 and became CTO in 2022, overseeing our technology strategy and product development.

Outside Director

Satoshi Akutsu

Professor at Hitotsubashi University Graduate School of Business Administration, Satoshi brings expertise in brand strategy and marketing.

Outside Director

Satoshi Miki

Founder and CEO of Fixstars Corporation, which was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2014, Satoshi brings valuable experience in growing technology companies.

Outside Director

Ai Tanabe

An attorney with expertise in corporate law, M&A, and securities regulation, Ai joined our board in March 2025.

Full-time Audit & Supervisory Board Member

Kyoko Takahashi

Chuo University law graduate with extensive experience at Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance in corporate governance. Previously led second and third-line operations before joining Thinca as full-time auditor in March 2025.

Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member

Naoki Hiramatsu

Tax expert from KPMG specializing in M&As and international investments. Established and led offices in Singapore and Malaysia before returning to KPMG as FinTech Director. Now supports companies preparing for IPO.

Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member

Chikami Yamazoe

Certified Public Accountant with background at PwC in financial audits and IFRS implementation. Independent since 2019, providing internal control and audit services. Joined Thinca’s board in March 2023.

Executive Officer & CPO

Tomohiro Ueda

After developing and maintaining credit card core systems at Japan Research Institute, Tomohiro joined Thinca in 2018 and became CPO in 2024, driving our product strategy.

Executive Officer

Kanae Nishimura

With 15 years of experience in corporate planning, M&A, investment operations, and IR across various industries, Kanae joined Thinca in 2024 to lead corporate planning and investor relations.