Directors and Corporate Auditors

Representative Director Ryuhei Miyazaki

As an engineer, acquired experience beginning in 2007 in the development of many types of business systems. Joined Smaregi in 2011 and was involved with the development of services, including as manager of the Development Department. Played a central role in the creation of the Smaregi Time Card cloud-based work time management system.

Manages the Development Division, consisting of the Development Department and Customer Success Department. Elected a director in July 2019. Elected a Representative director in July 2024.

Director Kohei Takamadate

In 2007, joined the JAFCO Group, one of Japan’s largest venture capital firms. By investing in venture companies in Japan and management involvement (including the formulation of capital policies and business strategies), contributed to multiple M&A deals and initial public offerings.

Appointed president and representative director of Sekaie in 2013. Launched multiple web services, handled overall operations as a manager, and was instrumental in a buyout by Gree in 2015. Appointed representative director of Q Co., Ltd. in 2017 and handled a management integration with Sekaie. Appointed as a director of Smaregi in January 2021.

Director Tetsuya Takahashi

After working for several venture companies, he joined Recruit Lifestyle (now Recruit) in 2012, launched AirPAY in 2015 to accelerate the introduction of cashless payments among SMBs.

In 2017, he joined Link Processing, a payment processing company, where he led the business expansion as Vice President and President.

He joined Smaregi in 2023 and led the PMI of the merger with the former Royal Gate as Head of Payment Business, achieving profitability in Q2 FY2024; appointed as Executive Officer in May 2024. Appointed as a director of Smaregi in January 2021, and Director in July 2025.

Outside director Shinji Asada

After working at ITOCHU Corporation and ITOCHU Techno Solutions Co., Ltd., from 2012, has been involved in IT venture investments in Japan and has engaged in hands-on support for invest companies at ITOCHU Technology Ventures, Inc.

Since March 2015, has been an appointed Salesforce Ventures representative, investing in B2B cloud ventures. Founded One Capital Co., Ltd. in April 2020, assumed the role of CEO. Graduated from the Faculty of Economics, Keio University, completed the MBA at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Outside director Yousuke Okada

Started programming at the age of 10. In high school, specialized in computer graphics and received the Minister of Education Award. After working at IT startups, founded ABEJA in 2012 as Japan’s first deep learning startup.

Actively promotes AI implementation in society, has served on expert panels for METI and MIC, and works across fields as a board member of the Japan Deep Learning Association (JDLA) and DX Fellow for Nasushiobara City.

Executive Officer Sosuke Sugimoto

Joined a major enterprise in the apparel industry, in 2005. Acquired field experience and gained knowledge in the distribution and retail industries through his experience in sales and store management.

Joined Smaregi in 2013. He has been consistently engaged in the Sales Department, and has managed the team as a section manager, and a general manager. He has made significant contributions to the expansion of our service by creating a sales organization structure and sales resource development structure while achieving his sales goals. In June 2021, was elected executive officer.

Executive Officer Dai Takemura

Joined Smaregi in 2013. After working in Sales Department, was assigned the head of the Customer Support Department. He directed the project in order to bring in-house operation of the user support system, which outsourced previously. After that, he was appointed as the manager of a new Customer Success Department, and created an end to end solution for customer success.

Working as the general manager of the Customer Success Department, and he is curranty the general manager of the Smaregi Time Card business unit. In June 2021, was elected executive officer.

Executive Officer Shugo Suzuki

Entered Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten as a new graduate. After gaining experience in integrated management of retail stores and product production management, he joined Smaregi’s Sales Department in December 2016.

After working on the launch of Smaregi’s service partner system, he developed this as the independent Partner Promotion Department. In addition to promoting Smaregi’s services through alliance activities, also helped build internal and external relationships for new businesses acquired through M&A and other means, and contributed to the development of Smaregi’s businesses. Currently serves as the General Manager of the Partner Promotion Department. Appointed as Executive Officer in 2023.

Executive Officer, CTO Naoi Okada

Joined Smaregi in 2017. Initially responsible for developing the Smaregi application, focusing on balancing quality and development speed. In 2021, played a key role in launching the CTO Office, leading cross-departmental initiatives to address development challenges and earning company-wide trust.

From 2024, expanded responsibilities to include server-side development, further demonstrating technical leadership. Since the latter half of 2024, has participated in executive meetings, deepening understanding of the business beyond development perspectives. Appointed Executive Officer and CTO in 2025.

Full-time Corporate Auditor Takuya Mochizuki

Learned the basics of business at an apparel company and then moved to the internet sector. In 2005, established genephics design, Inc. (now Smaregi Inc.) with Makoto Tokuda (a Smaregi Corporate advisor) and became a director of this company. Involved with management, sales, accounting, administration, human resources and other activities other than production.

Activities other than at Smaregi include involvement in measures for the growth of the internet industry, including the establishment of meetings for exchanging information. Resigned as a Smaregi director in 2010 and, after involvement with e-commerce, public relations and human resources at Smaregi, was elected a full-time corporate auditor in 2017.

Outside Corporate Auditor Yutaka Ohira

Passed certification tests as a certified public accountant and tax accountant in 1994 and was engaged in accounting and tax consulting mainly for IPO support, M&A due diligence, corporate revitalization support and many other projects.

Uses his broad range of consulting expertise and bases all activities on the personal guideline of fairness and neutrality. Established the Ohira Accounting Office in 2016 and was elected a corporate auditor in 2017.

Outside Corporate Auditor Masayuki Murata

Joined the Osaka Securities Exchange, Inc. in 1991 and was named an executive officer in 2003. Supervised establishment of the Hercules Market after the withdrawal from NASDAQ. Executive for new listing and listing termination examinations starting in 2006. In 2010, was in charge of Japan’s first stock exchange takeover bid, which was successful. Executive officer for the listing promotion department of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. since 2013.

Resigned his position at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2018 and established PUBLIC GATE LLC, a stock listing support company.

Advisors (Payment Services) Kazuyoshi Jibiki

Previously served as President & CEO of Zeus Co., Ltd. and Director & COO of SBI AXES Co., Ltd.

Joined Smaregi, Inc. as an Outside Director in 2014 and was appointed Director in 2015. Brought extensive expertise and hands-on experience in the payments industry, contributing to the strengthening and expansion of the companyʼs sales operations. Stepped down from the Board in 2021 and was appointed Advisor for the payments business in July 2025.

Advisors (Investor Relations) Makoto Tokuda

IT engineer, UI/UX designer, and art director. Co-founded Smaregi, Inc. in 2005 and built the foundation of the Smaregi design system.

After serving as the President and Director resigned from the Board in 2020.

Since 2020, has served as an IR Advisor to the company. Brings deep expertise and hands-on experience across marketing, design, branding strategy, IPO preparation, and investor relations, supporting the company as a cross-functional advisor.

Advisors (Development and Operation) Ryutaro Minato

IT engineer. Appointed Director of Smaregi, Inc. in 2013 and served as Executive Vice President from 2019.

Contributed to both development oversight and management decision-making. Combined hands-on engineering insight with strategic perspective, driving the company’s growth as a leader with a dual vantage point. Appointed Advisor in July 2025, continuing to support the company through technical and development-oriented guidance.

Advisors (Corporate Management and Capital Strategy) Hiroshi Yamamoto

IT engineer and business executive. Joined Smaregi, Inc. in 2006 and became Director in 2007. Launched the cloud-based POS system “Smaregi” in 2011.

Appointed Representative Director in 2013 and played a central role in driving the company’s growth. Appointed Chairman of the Board in 2024 and Advisor in July 2025.

Continues to support the company through strategic guidance on corporate management and capital policy.