U-ZERO Strengthens Management Structure with Appointment of Two New Directors
U-ZERO, a company supporting employee engagement reform, appointed Hirohisa Shimono (CCO) and Narumi Horii (CRO) as directors effective April 1, 2026, to bolster its leadership amid rapid business expansion.
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- 📰 Published: May 28, 2026 at 11:00
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U-ZERO, which supports employee engagement reform to eliminate unhappy workers, announced that Hirohisa Shimono (CCO) and Narumi Horii (CRO) were appointed as directors effective April 1, 2026.
Background and Purpose: U-ZERO provides integrated solutions for employee engagement using AI and cloud technology. To address rapid business growth and increasing demand from the enterprise market, the company has strengthened its leadership in business and revenue strategy.
Profiles: Hirohisa Shimono (CCO) previously held leadership roles at SAS Institute Japan and Concur. Narumi Horii (CRO) previously served as VP of Sales at Concur. Both joined U-ZERO in 2025.
CEO Masamune Mimura stated that these appointments will solidify the management structure and enhance value delivery to the enterprise market. U-ZERO aims to raise Japan's engagement score to 10% by 2030 and will host 'U-ZERO DAY 2026' on July 15.
Background and Purpose: U-ZERO provides integrated solutions for employee engagement using AI and cloud technology. To address rapid business growth and increasing demand from the enterprise market, the company has strengthened its leadership in business and revenue strategy.
Profiles: Hirohisa Shimono (CCO) previously held leadership roles at SAS Institute Japan and Concur. Narumi Horii (CRO) previously served as VP of Sales at Concur. Both joined U-ZERO in 2025.
CEO Masamune Mimura stated that these appointments will solidify the management structure and enhance value delivery to the enterprise market. U-ZERO aims to raise Japan's engagement score to 10% by 2030 and will host 'U-ZERO DAY 2026' on July 15.
FAQ
How can U-ZERO's model apply to Taiwanese companies?
Taiwanese firms facing talent retention challenges can leverage U-ZERO's 'feedback management' framework to improve employee engagement and organizational culture.