Attended Kaisei Junior high, and high school, then advanced to the University of Tokyo. Majored in Information Science and Technology in graduate school. Joined NTT DOCOMO, INC. in 2005 as a new graduate. Engaged in research on next-generation communication as an engineer. Co-founded RareJob in 2007, with junior high and high school classmate, Tomohisa Kato to launch a new business connecting individuals through technology. Oversaw system development and marketing. Appointed CEO of RareJob in 2015.
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DirectorShunichi TsubouchiGraduated from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Engineering, and Graduate School of Engineering. Since 2007, supported the formulation and execution of management strategies for domestic and international companies at Boston Consulting Group. Obtained an MBA from London Business School. After working at M3, Inc., joined Rarejob in 2019. In the same year, appointed as an Executive Officer, and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), responsible for drafting the mid-term management plan, launching overseas businesses, and developing new businesses. Appointed CEO of PROGOS Inc. in 2023. Appointed Representative Director of RareJob in 2024.
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DirectorYasumasa YasuiJoined WILLOF WORK, Inc. (formerly Centmedia) in 2006. Held positions as Leader, Osaka Branch Manager, and Area Manager. Subsequently transferred to the Management Department of WILLOF WORK in preparation for WILL GROUP (formerly WILL Holdings) listing on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Gained experience in internal audits and overall management-related tasks, including preparation for the listing. Joined BORDERLINK, INC. in 2014, where engaged in sales and overall operations, and was appointed CEO in 2017. Appointed Representative Director of RareJob in 2024.
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Outside DirectorShoichiro TaniguchiJoined Gakken Holdings (formerly Gakushu Kenkyusha) as a new graduate in 1997. After serving as a manager for door-to-door sales of educational materials in various regions, Mr.Taniguchi was engaged in facility development in the medical and welfare business. Assigned for new business development in the corporate planning department. Simultaneously held multiple positions, including Director of Glats for Kimini English Conversation, Managing Director of TGG, an experiential English learning facility, Chairman of GPlusMedia, which operates the ALT recruitment site GaijinPot, and Representative Director of GAKKEN CC for online Chinese and CC lessons. Appointed Executive Officer of Gakken Holdings in 2024. Appointed External Director of our company in 2025.
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Outside Director, Audit and Supervisory Committee MemberTakao MiharaHe joined Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC in 2001. He was later involved in M&A advisory at RECOF Corporation, worked as a stock analyst at Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Co., Ltd., and worked for Mizuho Bank, Ltd., where he proposed management and financial strategies to listed companies and performed other duties. He established Mihara Accounting Firm in 2014. He became a full-time corporate auditor of RareJob and then, took the position of an outside director (Chairperson of Audit and Supervisory Committee) of the company in 2016.
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Outside Director, Audit and Supervisory Committee MemberJun NarimatsuAfter working for Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC, he joined Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc., where he engaged in the establishment of disclosure rules and performed other duties in the Listing Department. He then joined Cookpad Inc., where he served as an executive officer and CFO and played a leading role in listing the company by advancing measures including the establishment of a governing structure. At present, he supports venture firms as an outside director or in other roles, in addition to being involved in the operation of a business on his own. He became an outside auditor of RareJob in 2013. He has been an outside director (Audit and Supervisory Committee member) of the company since 2016.
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Outside Director, Audit and Supervisory Committee MemberMiki IgarashiHe joined Japan Asia Investment Co., Ltd. after graduating from Keio University in 1996 to engage in investment in and management support for online business ventures.In 2000, he took part in the establishment of an IT venture, becoming one of its directors.In 2003, he set up an online research firm called Cross Marketing.
He became an outside director for RareJob in 2014 and has been serving in that capacity since, while also serving as a member of its Audit and Supervisory Committee since 2018.
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RareJob, Inc. Co-Founder and CEOGaku Nakamura
Attended Kaisei Junior high, and high school, then advanced to the University of Tokyo. Majored in Information Science and Technology in graduate school. Joined NTT DOCOMO, INC. in 2005 as a new graduate. Engaged in research on next-generation communication as an engineer. Co-founded RareJob in 2007, with junior high and high school classmate, Tomohisa Kato to launch a new business connecting individuals through technology. Oversaw system development and marketing. Appointed CEO of RareJob in 2015.
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PROGOS Inc. President and Representative DirectorShunichi Tsubouchi
Graduated from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Engineering, and Graduate School of Engineering. Since 2007, supported the formulation and execution of management strategies for domestic and international companies at Boston Consulting Group. Obtained an MBA from London Business School. After working at M3, Inc., joined Rarejob in 2019. In the same year, appointed as an Executive Officer, and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), responsible for drafting the mid-term management plan, launching overseas businesses, and developing new businesses. Appointed CEO of PROGOS Inc. in 2023. Appointed Representative Director of RareJob in 2024.
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BORDERLINK, INC. President and Representative DirectorYasumasa Yasui
Joined WILLOF WORK, Inc. (formerly Centmedia) in 2006. Held positions as Leader, Osaka Branch Manager, and Area Manager. Subsequently transferred to the Management Department of WILLOF WORK in preparation for WILL GROUP (formerly WILL Holdings) listing on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Gained experience in internal audits and overall management-related tasks, including preparation for the listing. Joined BORDERLINK, INC. in 2014, where engaged in sales and overall operations, and was appointed CEO in 2017. Appointed Representative Director of RareJob in 2024.
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RareJob Technologies, Inc. President and Representative DirectorHirokazu YamadaJoined Tic co.,Ltd in 2000. From 2003, engaged in the development of calendar, photo, and video services at Yahoo. Later joined mediba Inc., a member of the KDDI group, served as a head of development for advertising and media businesses. Appointed Executive Officer and CTO of mediba Inc. in 2015. Joined RareJob in October 2017. Appointed Executive Officer and CTO of Rarejob in 2018, oversaw technology organization and product development. Appointed President and CEO of RareJob Technologies in April 2022 upon its establishment.
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RareJob, Inc. Online English Tutorial Div. Division HeadMiyuki SudoConsistently engaged in the education-related business sector. Joined LEGO Japan in 2007, and served as the head of LEGO Education Japan from 2010 to 2020. Additionally, as a member of the LEGO Education International Leadership team, contributed to business expansion in the global market, excluding the United States, in addition to Japan. Appointed as the Representative Director and the President of Britannica Japan Co., Ltd. in 2020, where led initiatives in the digital transformation of content and the restructuring of business schemes, driving new market development and business growth. Also served as a member of the Education Innovation Committee of the Industrial Structure Council under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Joined Rarejob in October 2024, overseeing the core business of online English conversation services.
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RareJob, Inc. Financial Strategy Div. Division Head CFOTaisuke MakiJoined MUFG Bank, Ltd. in 2013. Engaged in deposit, exchange, and lending operations, as well as loan screening and new graduate recruitment in the relevant department. Joined Deloitte Tohmatsu Financial Advisory in 2018, focusing on M&A advisory and business restructuring. Later joined a company as a founding member aimed at business succession through M&A, served as Group CFO and handling M&A, fundraising, and overall management, including serving as a representative director of an operating company. Joined RareJob in October 2024, overseeing finance and investor relations.
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RareJob, Inc. Business Admin Div. Division HeadTsukasa InagakiGraduated from Kyoto University, and Kyoto University Law School, then registered as a lawyer. Joined ISHII LAW OFFICE in 2015, focusing on corporate legal affairs in Tokyo. Handled a wide range of corporate legal matters, M&A support, and organizational restructuring for diverse clients, from TSE Prime-listed companies to SMEs. Also dealt with corporate litigation, finance, debt collection, bankruptcy, general civil and family cases, and criminal cases. Joined RareJob in January 2023. Making use of experience from advising numerous corporate clients, to oversee legal and general affairs, as well as HR and PR.
