Japan CPO Association Announces New Organizational Structure
The Japan CPO Association announced its new structure starting April 2026, including the appointment of two new board members: Shohei Futugi from LINE Yahoo and Tomoaki Saito from Loglass.
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- 📰 Published: April 7, 2026 at 19:00
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The Japan CPO Association (Representative Director: Ken Wakamatsu, hereafter 'Japan CPO Association') is pleased to announce the appointment of two new board members.
## ■ Newly Appointed Board Members
**LINE Yahoo Corporation, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Business Domain CPO**
**Shohei Futugi**
I have walked the front lines of product planning across diverse platforms, including LINE Yahoo. Right now, AI is simultaneously transforming the nature of business and the manufacturing process. As the role of product leaders dynamically evolves, I am sincerely looking forward to learning together with the board members and the community, and sharing living, practical knowledge from the field.
**Loglass Inc., Executive Officer CPO**
**Tomoaki Saito**
I have recently been appointed as a board member of the Japan CPO Association. At Loglass Inc., under the mission to "Create a good economy," I am engaged in product development in the corporate management domain.
Through participating in the CPO Association's events and community, and repeatedly discussing with product leaders, I felt that while there are many people in Japan attempting to transform industries through the power of products, their valuable practical knowledge remains isolated within individuals.
I intend to further expand this space where the insights of like-minded product leaders can gather and refine each other. As a board member, I will do my utmost to contribute to the development of product development in Japan.
## ■ About the New Structure (From April 2026 onwards)
New Title | Affiliation / Name
Representative Director | Veeva Japan K.K. VP Products, Ken Wakamatsu
Managing Executive Director | SmartHR, Inc. General Manager of Talent Management Product Division, Yuki Matsue
## ■ Newly Appointed Board Members
**LINE Yahoo Corporation, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Business Domain CPO**
**Shohei Futugi**
I have walked the front lines of product planning across diverse platforms, including LINE Yahoo. Right now, AI is simultaneously transforming the nature of business and the manufacturing process. As the role of product leaders dynamically evolves, I am sincerely looking forward to learning together with the board members and the community, and sharing living, practical knowledge from the field.
**Loglass Inc., Executive Officer CPO**
**Tomoaki Saito**
I have recently been appointed as a board member of the Japan CPO Association. At Loglass Inc., under the mission to "Create a good economy," I am engaged in product development in the corporate management domain.
Through participating in the CPO Association's events and community, and repeatedly discussing with product leaders, I felt that while there are many people in Japan attempting to transform industries through the power of products, their valuable practical knowledge remains isolated within individuals.
I intend to further expand this space where the insights of like-minded product leaders can gather and refine each other. As a board member, I will do my utmost to contribute to the development of product development in Japan.
## ■ About the New Structure (From April 2026 onwards)
New Title | Affiliation / Name
Representative Director | Veeva Japan K.K. VP Products, Ken Wakamatsu
Managing Executive Director | SmartHR, Inc. General Manager of Talent Management Product Division, Yuki Matsue
FAQ
When will the new system of the Japan CPO Association start?
The new system will begin after April 2026.
Who are the new board members?
The two new board members are Shouhei Niki from LINE Yahoo Inc. and Tomoaki Saito from Logras Inc.
What is the purpose of the Japan CPO Association?
The purpose of the Japan CPO Association is to share practical knowledge of product management in Japan and to transform and develop industries through the power of products.