river Inc. Appoints Yoshihiro Iwata as New External Director
river Inc. announced the appointment of Yoshihiro Iwata as an external director effective May 1, 2025, to strengthen its management framework and expand its business. The company will leverage his expertise in 'quantification' and 'systematization' to accelerate its public-private partnership support business.
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river Inc. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takuya Kotsubo; hereinafter referred to as 'river'), a provider of public-private partnership support, announces that Yoshihiro Iwata has been appointed as a director effective May 1, with the aim of strengthening the management system and expanding operations.
Purpose of the Appointment
Under the mission of 'making public-private partnerships the norm in all regions,' river develops public-private partnership businesses, including the provision of 'Kifu Gate,' a platform service for corporate hometown tax donations.
We are now welcoming Yoshihiro Iwata as a new director. We intend to leverage the insights of 'quantification' and 'systematization' advocated by Mr. Iwata to strengthen our management foundation.
Comment from New Director Yoshihiro Iwata
I have recently been appointed as an external director of river Inc.
I feel highly honored to be able to work with the team at river, who sincerely face the future of regions and society and continue to take on challenges.
At Exgrowth Inc., I have been involved in supporting the growth of many companies through the establishment of sales organizations and KPI management.
Going forward, I will utilize this experience to contribute to the further growth and value creation of river Inc.
Precisely because I am in the position of an external director, I aim to be a presence that can deliver value to management from both the aspects of objectivity and execution capability.
I look forward to your continued support.
Profile
After graduating from Keio University's Faculty of Economics, he joined Keyence Corporation. He achieved the number one sales record nationwide for three consecutive terms and experienced sales strategy and new product launches at the headquarters. Subsequently, he worked as a strategy consultant at Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting. In 2020, he co-founded a startup and, as COO, expanded the organization to a scale of 400 employees, driving growth that exceeded T2D3. In 2025, he founded Exgrowth Inc. and assumed the role of Representative Director (current position).
Publications
'The Magic of Quantification,' 'Systematization is Everything,' 'First Year Strategy,' 'Nothing but KPI'
Company Overview
[Company Name] river Inc.
[Representative Director] Takuya Kotsubo
[Location] Meguro Center Building 8F, 3-2-1 Kami-Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
[Established] January 2025
[Business Description] Comprehensive advisory for regional issue resolution projects linked to national policies, local government matching support.
Purpose of the Appointment
Under the mission of 'making public-private partnerships the norm in all regions,' river develops public-private partnership businesses, including the provision of 'Kifu Gate,' a platform service for corporate hometown tax donations.
We are now welcoming Yoshihiro Iwata as a new director. We intend to leverage the insights of 'quantification' and 'systematization' advocated by Mr. Iwata to strengthen our management foundation.
Comment from New Director Yoshihiro Iwata
I have recently been appointed as an external director of river Inc.
I feel highly honored to be able to work with the team at river, who sincerely face the future of regions and society and continue to take on challenges.
At Exgrowth Inc., I have been involved in supporting the growth of many companies through the establishment of sales organizations and KPI management.
Going forward, I will utilize this experience to contribute to the further growth and value creation of river Inc.
Precisely because I am in the position of an external director, I aim to be a presence that can deliver value to management from both the aspects of objectivity and execution capability.
I look forward to your continued support.
Profile
After graduating from Keio University's Faculty of Economics, he joined Keyence Corporation. He achieved the number one sales record nationwide for three consecutive terms and experienced sales strategy and new product launches at the headquarters. Subsequently, he worked as a strategy consultant at Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting. In 2020, he co-founded a startup and, as COO, expanded the organization to a scale of 400 employees, driving growth that exceeded T2D3. In 2025, he founded Exgrowth Inc. and assumed the role of Representative Director (current position).
Publications
'The Magic of Quantification,' 'Systematization is Everything,' 'First Year Strategy,' 'Nothing but KPI'
Company Overview
[Company Name] river Inc.
[Representative Director] Takuya Kotsubo
[Location] Meguro Center Building 8F, 3-2-1 Kami-Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
[Established] January 2025
[Business Description] Comprehensive advisory for regional issue resolution projects linked to national policies, local government matching support.
FAQ
Who is the new director at river Inc.?
Yoshihiro Iwata, Representative Director of Exgrowth Inc., was appointed as an external director effective May 1, 2025.
What does river Inc. do?
They provide comprehensive advisory for regional issue resolution linked to national policy, local government matching, and operate the 'Kifu Gate' platform for corporate tax donations.
What expertise does Mr. Iwata bring to the company?
He brings deep knowledge in 'quantification' and 'systematization' to strengthen the management foundation and drive business expansion.