MANAGEMENT TEAM
Directors
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President and CEO
Hiroyuki Yonekura
Hiroyuki Yonekura was appointed President and CEO of True Data in December 2012. Since assuming the position, he has developed a business model which aims to transform True Data into a big data marketing company capable of providing robust data services from an open and neutral standpoint, and that works with clients across the spectrum, from major multinationals to small regional companies.
He was previously a member of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s Consumer Intelligence Research Group, and served as an advisor to the Development Bank of Japan’s Competitive Strengthening Research Group. He is currently an executive director at the Data driven Regional Education Association for Marketing (DREAM), an entity that aims to foster data literacy across Japan. The common thread to his work is combining data, technology, and human intelligence to address critical issues in society.
Before joining True Data, Hiroyuki worked in corporate planning, US-based roles at Tokio Marine Nichido, and was a visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution. He has also worked at GE Consumer Finance, where he engaged in business restructuring as master black belt of quality, and has held business development and other roles at GURUNAVI. He was born in Kanagawa Prefecture and graduated in agricultural science from University of Tokyo in 1990. BIO -
Director and CSO
Takeshi Nakatsu
Takeshi Nakatsu was appointed as Director and Chief Strategic Officer (CSO) in April 2018, and is responsible for True Data's corporate strategy.
Prior to joining the company, Takeshi was a business development specialist who worked on global M&A transactions at Shiseido Company, Limited, The Blackstone Group, Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (now INCJ), and GCA Corporation. BIO -
Outside Director
Hiromasa Tamanyu
Hiromasa Tamanyu is Representative Director and Chairman of Planet, Inc. a data standardization company, which he co-founded with eight consumer goods manufacturers. He also holds positions as Chairman of the Institute of Marketing & Distribution Research and Director of the Japan Voluntary Chain Association. He has also worked at Lion Corporation and served as a committee member at the Ministry of International Trade and Industry. A published author, Hiromasa’s sixth book, "My Destiny - A Collection of Essays by the Founder of Planet, Inc." was published in 2019.
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Outside Director
Yoshiharu Yuki
Yoshiharu is currently President & CEO of Shoninsha Co. Ltd., a publishing company in the retail distribution industry. He previously served as editor-in-chief and then President & CEO of Shogyokai Publishing Co., Ltd. Yoshiharu is also involved in research and education through his roles as Vice President of the Cornell University Retail Management of Japan and as a specially-appointed professor at Rikkyo University’s Graduate School of Business Administration. Active in lecturing, domestic and international training, and consulting, his most recent book is titled “Corona Speeds Up Time."
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Outside Director
Kumi Ito
Kumi Ito currently serves as President and CEO of 4U Lifecare Inc. She previously worked at Sony Group Corporation, and served as a partner in IBM Japan’s Strategic Consulting Division Partner at IBM Japan, CMO at GE Healthcare Japan, and CMO at Yext. Kumi has extensive experience as a manager and in marketing and technology roles at businesses from startups to global companies. In addition to being an outside director at Fuji Furukawa E&C Co. Ltd. and SOMPO Holdings, Inc., she teaches at several universities and is an active jazz vocalist.
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Director (Audit & Supervisory Board Member)
Kiyoshi Kawasaki
Kiyoshi Kawasaki was appointed to the Board of Directors at True Data (Audit & Supervisory Board member) in June 2018.
Prior to joining True Data, Kiyoshi served as Managing Director at Shiseido Company, Limited, where he was responsible for corporate planning, advertising, and beauty technology, and as a full-time auditor at Planet, Inc. He has extensive knowledge of the consumer goods manufacturing, distribution, and retail industries. BIO -
Outside Director (Audit & Supervisory Board Member)
Koichi Iki
Koichi Iki is Vice President of the Lifelong Health and Wellness Association, Part-Time Advisor to Tokyu Land Corporation, and Senior Advisor at Seven Seas Advisors. He was appointed to the board at True Data in June 2018.
Koichi was formerly a managing officer at The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited, where he led international planning, pension planning, corporate marketing, human resources, and general affairs, and also served as Representative Director and Executive Vice President. He has served as Chairman and Representative Director of DIAM Asset Management (now Asset Management One) and as an external director at Tokyu Land Holdings Corporation. BIO -
Outside Director (Audit & Supervisory Board Member)
Hirotaka Ishihara
Hirotaka Ishihara was appointed to the Board of Directors at True Data in 2018.
He joined Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited in 1990. In 1998, he registered as a lawyer and joined Matsuo Sogo Law Office, later joining Tokyo Aoi Law Office in 2003 where he currently serves today.
He also holds two roles at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology: Special Member of the Nuclear Damage Compensation Dispute Review Board, and Assistant Director to the Office for Reconciliation of Nuclear Damage Disputes, Research and Development Bureau. BIO
Executive Officers
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Executive Officer
Naoko Shimazaki
Department Manager, Data Marketing Department
Naoko Shimazaki oversees a department of more than 200 major consumer goods manufacturing clients and is also responsible for new business development related to digital transformation. Prior to joining True Data, she worked at Recruit, The Ricoh Company, Ltd., and Softbank Group Corp., where she was engaged in domestic and international corporate sales to major consumer goods manufacturers, government agencies, and distributors, and promoted system proposals and operations tailored to customers' business requirements. BIO -
Executive Officer
Yuki Koshio
Department Manager, Retail Marketing Department and Analytics Solutions Department
Yuki Koshio oversees the Distribution Consulting Division, Data Science Division, and IT Strategy Division. In addition to promoting digital transformation as well as the use of AI and big data, she is involved in human resource development in areas including the development of educational materials and as a lecturer for seminars. Prior to joining True Data, Yuki worked in marketing and marketing research at The S.T. CORPORATION BIO -
Executive Officer
Kenji Ishii
Department Manager, Alternative Financial Data Promotion Department
Kenji Ishii is engaged in driving operations for the use of POS and related data in the investment management and financial industries. He has more than 15 years of experience in investment banking, trading, PE/VC investment, corporate restructuring, portfolio development, and management at the Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan and foreign finance companies. BIO -
Executive Officer
Akio Asami
Administration Manager
Akio Asami is key to handling administrative and legal matters at True Data. Prior to joining the company, he was involved in administrative operations, establishment of new divisions, and listing preparations at financial institutions, real estate development companies, and start-up venture companies. BIO -
Executive Officer
Hiroshi Sugiyama
Department Manager, Human Resources and General Affairs Department
Hiroshi Sugiyama is involved in improving the working environment and expanding internal systems with the aim of creating a company where employees are energized and fulfilled by their work. Hiroshi joined True Data after working at GE Consumer Finance and GURUNAVI in project management, human resources, and internal auditor roles. BIO
Advisory Board
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Advisory Board
Megumi Ishimoto
President, Women's Eye (NPO)
Megumi Ishimoto established the RQ Disaster Area Women's Support Center in June 2011 following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. This was later incorporated as "Women's Eye" in 2013, an NPO based in Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture, with the aim of empowering women in rural areas. In addition to her efforts supporting women in the affected areas, Megumi continues to work on creating learning opportunities for women, and has held more than 1,000 lectures since the disaster, attended by more than 10,000 participants in total. She has represented Japan at the W20 from 2019. BIO -
Advisory Board
Junko Kuroki
Representative Director, Inter-View Inc.
Junko Kuroki has substantial experience in public relations and consulting, and has spent time working abroad in Hong Kong. Through her experience at recruitment firms, Junko became interested in the influence of leaders and organizational culture. After working at several coaching institutions, she became an independent coach for leaders in 2013. Junko is passionate about female empowerment and supporting social entrepreneurs. At True Data, Junko supports leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and education. BIO -
Advisory Board
Nobuyuki Nakano
President and CEO, Kyulux
After graduating from the University of Tokyo’s Department of Aeronautics, Nobuyuki Nakano joined Itochu Corporation and went on to enjoy a successful career in the aerospace industry, including a period spent in the United States. After serving as President and CEO of ROHM Semiconductor USA, Nobuyuki was appointed as an executive officer and managing director of Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (now INCJ). In January 2021, he was appointed as President and CEO of Kyulux, a developer of next-generation OLED materials. He graduated as a Master of Science from MIT Business School in 1991. BIO