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After graduating from high school, he built a unique career working as a Chinese cuisine chef and later as an engineer. In 2000, he joined Chuo Electric Power Co., Ltd. (currently Rezil Inc., TSE: 176A), where he was later appointed as a Director.

In 2008, he became an independent entrepreneur and launched multiple businesses and companies, including a vintage liquor auction business (Theou Inc.).

In 2013, he established a company specializing in precious metals futures. By introducing innovations that defied industry norms, he led the company to phenomenal growth, achieving annual sales of 372.5 billion yen, and later sold it.

In 2019, he led a Management Buyout (MBO) of APRE Co.,Ltd. Since then, he has been dedicated to advancing the refining, manufacturing, and recycling processes for gold and platinum, expanding the potential of gold recycling from the perspectives of national strategy and sustainability.

Author of "Gold Investment for Beginners: How to Build the Strongest Portfolio" (Nihon Jitsugyo Publishing).

Main Career:
Jun. 2002
Director, Chuo Electric Power Co., Ltd.

Mar. 2008
Representative Director, LIEN Entertainment Co., Ltd. (currently TheOneManagementCompany Co., Ltd.) (Incumbent)

Aug. 2008
Established Theou Inc., Representative Director

Jan. 2013
Established Apre With Co., Ltd., Representative Director

Apr. 2017
Executive Vice President and Director, APRE Co., Ltd.

Mar. 2019
Representative Director, APRE Co., Ltd.

Hobbies/Skills:
Fishing
Horseback riding

After graduating from university, he served primarily in the finance and accounting departments within the Mitsui Chemicals Inc Group. Starting in 2021, he served as Head of the Internal Control Promotion Office at Mitsui Chemicals Tohcello, Inc., directing internal audits and J-SOX evaluations. In May 2022, he was appointed Audit & Supervisory Board Member, and in July 2025, he assumed the role of General Manager of the Corporate Division of APRE Co., Ltd.

Main Career:
April 1985
Joined Mitsui Petrochemical Industries, Co., Ltd. (currently Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.)

April 2006
Finance Department, Mitsui Petrochemical Industry Co., Ltd and Audit & Supervisory Board Member of MC Operation Support Co., Ltd. and three other companies

June 2015
Accounting GL, Accounting and Finance Department, Mitsui Chemicals Tohcello, Inc.

April 2021
General Manager of Internal Control Promotion Office, Mitsui Chemicals Tohcello, Inc.

May 2022
Audit & Supervisory Board Member, APRE Co., Ltd.

July 2025
Director, APRE Co., Ltd.

Hobbies/Skills:
Band activities (Guitar part)
Reading
Watching movies

After graduating from graduate school, he joined Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC in September 2009. He subsequently held key positions at numerous growth companies, beginning with corporate planning at Asahi Pretec Corp., a major refiner in the precious metals and recycling industry, followed by Bitkey Inc. and PrivateBANK Co., Ltd. Combining extensive expertise in accounting and governance developed at the audit firm with a deep operational understanding of the refining and precious metals sector, he joined our company in August 2025 to support its management. In April 2026, he served sequentially as Manager of the IPO Planning Office and Manager of the Corporate Planning Office, powerfully driving both internal organizational structure and business expansion. Appointed as Director in July 2026, he spearheads the reinforcement of the Company’s compliance system and the enhancement of sustainable corporate value.

Main Career:
September 2009
Joined Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC

April 2012
Asahi Pretec Corp.

October 2016
Fuji Games, Inc.

February 2017
Director, Amadare Inc.

January 2020
Bitkey Inc.

April 2025
PrivateBANK Co., Ltd.

April 2026
Manager of IPO Planning Office, APRE Co., Ltd.

May 2026
Manager of Corporate Planning Office, APRE Co., Ltd.

July 2026
Director, APRE Co., Ltd.

After graduating from university, he joined Morimura Bros., Inc. in April 2006. He subsequently held key leadership roles in corporate management, including Finance and Accounting Manager at UNITED, Inc., Management Planning Director at Hakuhodo Product’s Inc., and General Manager of the Administrative Division at Boutiques, Inc. As Director and CFO at bellFace Inc., he led corporate management and financial strategy, demonstrating rich experience and high-level expertise as a administrative leader. He joined the Company in April 2026, contributing to the strengthening of the financial foundation as Department Manager of the Finance & Accounting Department in the Corporate Division. Appointed as Director in July 2026, and as CFO and Deputy General Manager of the Corporate Division in August of the same year, he spearheads the establishment of a robust financial and accounting infrastructure and the enhancement of sustainable corporate value.

Main Career:
April 2006
Joined Morimura Bros., Inc.

October 2012
Accounting and Finance Manager, UNITED, Inc.

October 2015
Management Planning Director, Hakuhodo Product’s Inc.

August 2016
General Manager of Administrative Division, Boutiques, Inc.

April 2019
Director and CFO, bellFace Inc.

April 2026
Department Manager of Accounting & Finance Department, APRE Co., Ltd.

July 2026
Director, APRE Co., Ltd.

After graduating from the Faculty of Law at the University of Tokyo, he joined the National Police Agency in 1972. He held key leadership positions within the police force, including Chief of the Public Security Department at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Director-General of the Commissioner-General’s Secretariat, and Deputy Commissioner-General, before being appointed Commissioner General of the National Police Agency in 2009. In this capacity, he spearheaded domestic and international counter-terrorism measures, anti-organized crime operations, and public safety enforcement. Subsequently, he has served as Outside Director for several major corporations, leveraging his extensive experience and broad expertise to enhance corporate governance structures.

Main Career:
April 1972
Joined the National Police Agency

April 1983
First Secretary, Embassy of Japan in France

September 1994
Chief of Gunma Prefectural Police Headquarters

January 1996
Secretary to Prime Minister Hashimoto

August 1999
Head of the Public Security Bureau, Metropolitan Police Department

June 2009
Commissioner General of the National Police Agency

2010
Received the Chevalier of the Legion of Honour from the French Government

2019
Received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Star

April 2024
Outside Director, APRE Co., Ltd.

She started her own business at the age of 19 while a student at Keio University, and has experience in founding several venture companies.
While in college, she studied abroad at the University of California, Berkeley, where she majored in business administration, marketing, accounting, and computer science.
After graduation, she joined the Investment Banking Division of Goldman Sachs, where she worked as an analyst in the fundraising advisory business.
In 2018, she co-founded SOICO INC. and became Director and COO. She advises nearly 1,000 companies a year, from startups to listed companies, on capital policies and organizational management, specializing especially in stock options and other equity compensation plans.
In 2021, she launched a new business, “Jotory,” an introduction and education business for female outside directors, and assumed responsibility for the business. Subsequently, she was involved in the launch of human resource businesses, including introductions and skill-sharing, specializing in professional human resources, such as CFOs and outside directors.
In September 2022, she was appointed as outside director of APRE Co., Ltd.

Main Career:
June 2015
Joined Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd.

January 2017
Started working as a freelancer (engaged in startup establishment support and strategic consulting services)

January 2018
Established SOICO INC. (developed equity compensation consulting and professional human resources introduction businesses)

September 2022
Outside Director, APRE Co., Ltd.

Hobbies/Skills:
Wine (JSA Certified Wine Expert, WSET level3)
Band activities (Vocal)
Art creation

In April 2004, he joined Chuo Mitsui Trust and Banking Co., Ltd. (currently Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited). After handling corporate banking for large enterprises, he was involved in establishing and expanding the bank’s private banking division. After leaving the firm, he founded PrivateBANK Co., Ltd. in March 2014, assuming the role of Representative Director, where he provided multi-family office services exclusively to ultra-high-net-worth individuals with financial assets exceeding 10 billion yen. In 2024, he was appointed Representative Director and President of Money Forward Private Bank Inc. (becoming Representative Director and Chairman in July 2026). In July 2025, he was appointed Outside Director of APRE Co., Ltd

Main Career:
April 2004
Joined Chuo Mitsui Trust and Banking Co., Ltd. (currently Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited)

March 2014
Established PrivateBANK Co., Ltd., Representative Director

February 2024
Representative Director and President, Money Forward Private Bank, Inc.

March 2024
Representative Director, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Japan Private Trust Foundation

July 2025
Outside Director, APRE Co., Ltd.

July 2026
Representative Director and Chairman, Money Forward Private Bank Inc.

After graduating from university, he joined Mitsubishi Corporation, where he was assigned to the Finance and Accounting Department of the Metals Group, handling precious metals and jewelry transactions as well as business investment management. After a tenure in the Corporate Accounting Department, he moved to Indonesia to oversee accounting and tax operations for an overseas office. Upon returning to Japan, he spearheaded the establishment and structuring of internal controls at a consolidated subsidiary to ensure J-SOX compliance. In April 2011, he was appointed General Manager of the Internal Control Office in the Audit Department at Mitsubishi Corporation. Starting in December 2018, he served in the Audit & Supervisory Board Member’s Office, supporting the operation of the Board and assisting both internal and outside Auditors. In June 2021, he was seconded to NIKKEN Corporation as Audit & Supervisory Board Member, while concurrently serving as Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member for five group subsidiaries. In July 2025, he was appointed Audit & Supervisory Board Member of APRE Co., Ltd

Main Career:
April 1989
Joined Mitsubishi Corporation

February 1999
Stationed at Mitsubishi Corporation’s Indonesia base

April 2011
General Manager of Internal Control Supervisory Office, Audit Department, Mitsubishi Corporation

December 2011
CFO of Mitsubishi Corporation’s Singapore operating company

June 2021
Audit & Supervisory Board Member, NIKKEN Corporation

July 2025
Audit & Supervisory Board Member, APRE Co., Ltd.

Hobbies/Skills:
Golf
Driving
Visiting hot springs

After graduating from university, he joined Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank, Ltd. (currently Mizuho Bank, Ltd). He worked in the U.K., the Netherlands, and Brazil, and had experience in transactions with major overseas companies and assisting Japanese companies to expand their business overseas. He has worked overseas for a total of 15 years. He also gained a lot of experience in various market transactions such as dealing. After serving as General Manager of the Accounting Department and Executive Officer and General Manager of the Administration Division at Yamashita Rubber Co., Ltd., he was appointed as Audit & Supervisory Board Member. He contributed to strengthening the company’s compliance and corporate governance. After his appointment as Audit & Supervisory Board Member at Ficha Inc., he assisted the company in developing its corporate governance system in preparation for its IPO. The company went public in 2020. In September 2022, he was appointed as an Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member of APRE Co., Ltd. He is a certified fraud examiner.

Main Career:
April 1980
Joined Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank, Ltd. (currently Mizuho Bank, Ltd)

June 2010
Executive Officer and General Manager of Administrative Division, Yamashita Rubber Co., Ltd.

June 2014
Audit & Supervisory Board Member, Yamashita Rubber Co., Ltd.

July 2018
Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member, NIPPON ROAD CO., LTD.

September 2018:
Audit & Supervisory Board Member, Ficha Inc.(Incumbent)

September 2022
Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member, APRE Co., Ltd.

Hobbies/Skills:
Playing the cello
Collecting antiques

She joined Mori Law Office in December 2008. As an attorney, she handles legal advice and compliance support mainly in the area of corporate legal affairs, and also handles a number of litigation cases. She also serves as a practicing lecturer at Chuo University Law School.

For four years from September 2017, she served as an Audit & Supervisory Board Member at an internet service company focusing on food delivery, and was also appointed as Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member at TSUKURUBA Inc., which is engaged in the distribution platform for used houses. She contributed to strengthening the company’s corporate governance system. During her tenure, the company went public.

She has served as Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member, TRUSTRIDGE Inc. which operates an Internet media business, since October 2021.

In February 2022, she established Hatano Law Office.
In April 2022, she was appointed vice president of the Kanagawa Bar Association. Since December 2022, she has served as an outside director of LECRE Inc. which operates a construction management software development business and other businesses.

In April 2023, she was appointed as Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member, APRE Co., Ltd.

Main Career:
December 2008
Joined Mori Law Office

September 2017
Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member, Star Festival, Inc.

November 2018
Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member TSUKURUBA Inc.

October 2021
Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member, TRUSTRIDGE Inc.

February 2022
Established Hatano Law Office

April 2022
Vice President,Kanagawa Bar Association

December 2022
Outside Director, LECRE Inc.(Incumbent)

April 2023
Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member, APRE Co., Ltd.

June 2023
Outside Director (Audit and Supervisory Committee Member), Smile Holdings Inc. (Incumbent)

June 2024
Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member, Regional Fish Institute, Ltd. & Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member, Kokopelli Inc. (Incumbent)

December 2024
Outside Director (Audit and Supervisory Committee Member), Atrae, Inc. (Incumbent)

Hobbies/Skills:
Travel