{"id":84,"date":"2025-07-25T10:56:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T01:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thinca.co.jp\/en\/?page_id=84"},"modified":"2026-07-14T16:20:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T07:20:48","slug":"executives","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thinca.co.jp\/en\/about\/executives\/","title":{"rendered":"Executives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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President & CEO<\/div>\n

Takahiro Ejiri<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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After 8 years at Japan Research Institute developing financial information systems and experience at Funai S\u014dken focusing on cloud business consulting, Takahiro founded Thinca in January 2014 to spread the benefits of IT throughout the world.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Director & CTO<\/div>\n

Naoki Sasada<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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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.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Outside Director<\/div>\n

Satoshi Akutsu<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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Professor at Hitotsubashi University Graduate School of Business Administration, Satoshi brings expertise in brand strategy and marketing.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Outside Director<\/div>\n

Ai Tanabe<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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An attorney with expertise in corporate law, M&A, and securities regulation, Ai joined our board in March 2025.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Full-time Audit & Supervisory Board Member<\/div>\n

Kyoko Takahashi<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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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.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member<\/div>\n

Naoki Hiramatsu<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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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.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member<\/div>\n

Chikami Yamazoe<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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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.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Executive Officer & CFO<\/div>\n

Yuki Iida<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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Executive Officer & CPO<\/div>\n

Tomohiro Ueda<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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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.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Executive Officer<\/div>\n

Toru Uenaka<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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Executive Officer<\/div>\n

Eiichi Yanagida<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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Executive Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer<\/div>\n

Jun Takeuchi<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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Executive Officer, VP of Engineering<\/div>\n

Hiroaki Yamashita<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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