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Born in 1984 in Oita Prefecture.
After graduating from Kyushu University Graduate School, he joined Itochu Corporation.

He is involved in project management for the import and export of pharmaceuticals and overseas factory construction, etc. He spends his days traveling between Asia, Europe and the United States, and since 2016 he has been involved in trading as a futures trader of petrochemical products.
When he encountered Bitcoin, he was shocked by the fact that virtual currency can transfer value without going through a bank, based on his experience in international trade.

Convinced that fintech will change the world, he founded STANDAGE Inc. with his junior colleague at Itochu, current Vice President Omori, in March 2017. He is currently involved in the development and operation of DigiTrad, a trade platform that includes a new international payment system using blockchain technology, while also working to support domestic small and medium-sized enterprises in expanding into export markets.

Graduated from the Graduate School of Chemistry and Biotechnology at the University of Tokyo in 2012.
During his university days, his research focused on developing materials for diagnostic drugs for the early detection of cancer cells.

As a travel enthusiast, he placed importance on frequent overseas business trips for work, and joined the general trading company Itochu Corporation, where he was mainly involved in trading of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products, as well as M&A with overseas companies.

Having previously run a resale business on Amazon and eBay as a hobby, he keenly felt the slowness of the digital shift in B2B trade, but was also strongly convinced of the potential of digital transformation in this field. In 2017, he co-founded STANDAGE Co., Ltd. with Akinori Adachi (current CEO of STANDAGE), who was his senior at Itochu at the time.
Currently, as the head of sales/marketing, he is working daily to develop users and collaborative partners and promote business development.

At SMS Co., Ltd., he learned the fundamentals of sales and marketing at a listed mega venture company, and at Medtronic Japan Co., Ltd., he gained cutting-edge sales skills and a highly committed mindset at the world's number one medical company.

Afterwards, he served as a director at Ashita Team Co., Ltd., where he was in charge of business strategy, marketing, and sales, leading the company's growth.

He currently serves as CMO and director of STANDAGE Co., Ltd., where he is working hard to further develop the business.

Born in Nigeria in 1970.

After graduating from Lagos State University, he worked as a consultant for a major Japanese manufacturer expanding into Africa, and successfully expanded batteries and precision equipment into the African market. He has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience in business in the African market.

Since then, he has supported business expansion across Africa through numerous projects and has become familiar with local market trends.
He joined STANDAGE Co., Ltd. in 2017, leading the company's expansion into Africa and promoting a strategic approach that takes advantage of the characteristics of the region.

Currently, as Director of West Africa, he oversees business expansion in the region and has made a significant contribution to STANDAGE's global growth.

Utilizing the insight and leadership skills he has acquired throughout his career, he is committed to further developing his business and serving as a bridge between Japan and Africa.
As a Nigerian who loves Japan, I strive every day to deepen cultural and business exchanges between our two countries, and do my best to realize STANDAGE's vision.

Born in Egypt in 1983

After graduating from Cairo University, he was involved in numerous projects overseas, experiencing a wide range of tasks including market research, sales channel development, sales, procurement and management.

He has particular expertise in marketing in North Africa and the Middle East, and has achieved success through a strategic approach that takes into account the unique market trends of the region.

Currently, as the North Africa Director of STANDAGE Co., Ltd., he leads the company's business expansion in the North African region and has made a significant contribution to the company's growth.

In order to realize the company's vision, he promotes strategies that respond to the specific needs of each region and aims for sustainable growth. In his private life, he is a doting father to his daughter and cherishes time with his family, and he applies this sense of balance to his business as well.

Born in 1969.

After graduating from Chabot College, he gained experience in the design and construction of a wide range of solutions centered on human interaction, from architectural design to programming, multimedia, information systems, and financial systems.

To date, the company has successfully completed projects in a wide range of fields, pursuing the fusion of technology and design.

Currently, as a product manager at STANDAGE Co., Ltd., he leads cutting-edge product development and has made a significant contribution to the company's growth and strengthening of its market competitiveness.

Leveraging our extensive experience and expertise, we promote user-centric product design and deliver sustainable innovation.

He studied IT, mainly programming and project management, at a university in France, and after graduating he began his career as an Apple support agent.

After that, he decided to become an entrepreneur and founded a SaaS company.
He devoted himself to developing and selling appointment software for five years, and his reservation management systems for hospitals, beauty salons, etc. were rare in 2005 and were particularly well-received in the American market.

He also experienced living in various countries.
In the United States, he worked as a full-stack engineer at a startup company, gaining experience as a senior engineer and also engaged in management work, broadening his international experience by moving to Canada.

He currently serves as CTO of the Product Division at STANDAGE Inc., where he is responsible for planning and executing technology strategies and contributing to the company's growth.