Progrit Announces Introduction of Executive Officer System and Establishment of New CPO and CMO Positions
Progrit Inc., an English learning platform, announced the introduction of an executive officer system and the appointment of six new executive officers, effective April 1, 2026. The company has also created the new roles of Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to drive product quality and marketing strategy. This new structure aims to accelerate decision-making and support business diversification as Progrit pursues its mission to "increase the number of people who can thrive freely in the world."
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Progrit Inc. (Headquarters: Hamamatsu-cho, Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shogo Okada; Securities Code: 9560), an English learning platform, announces that it will introduce an executive officer system, appoint six new executive officers, and establish the new positions of CPO (Chief Product Officer) and CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) as of April 1, 2026.
■ Background and Purpose of This Structural Change
Under our mission to "increase the number of people who can thrive freely in the world," our company offers multiple subscription-based English learning services in addition to our English coaching service, "Progrit." Looking ahead, we are not only focused on the continuous growth of our existing businesses but are also considering non-continuous growth through M&A and a subsequent transition to full-scale group management.
To promote such business diversification and lead business development toward further leaps, we will transition to a new management and execution structure that achieves both "the fastest possible on-site decision-making" and "the sophistication of company-wide strategies" at a high level.
■ Introduction of the Executive Officer System
We are introducing the executive officer system to clarify the roles and responsibilities of management's decision-making and supervisory functions and the business execution functions in each business area, and to establish a highly agile execution structure for future business expansion and non-continuous growth.
Through the introduction of this system, the Board of Directors will further concentrate on determining management policy and its supervisory functions, while executive officers, as the chief executives of their respective areas, will be responsible for rapid business promotion, thereby strengthening the business execution structure.
■ Establishment of New CPO and CMO Positions
In anticipation of business expansion and service diversification through M&A and other means, we have determined that it is essential to establish a structure to oversee product quality improvement and marketing strategy across the entire company. Therefore, we are newly establishing the positions of CPO (Chief Product Officer) and CMO (Chief Marketing Officer). We will integrate the knowledge cultivated across our multiple businesses to powerfully drive the creation of an outstanding customer experience and the enhancement of brand value.
■ Introduction of New Executive Officers
We would like to introduce the six individuals who will be newly appointed as executive officers in conjunction with this matter.
Newly Established CxOs (CPO / CMO)
Executive Officer CPO: Hiroto Mughal
Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies. After joining DARTSLIVE Co., Ltd. in 2011, he has consistently gained experience at the forefront of product development. From 2013, he was in charge of game design and product management at GREE, Inc. After joining DeNA Co., Ltd. in 2019, as a producer, he led numerous new development products and operational products. He drives business growth from both business and product aspects, from formulating business plans to building frameworks with collaborative partners and upstream content design. He joined Progrit Inc. in October 2025, leading new business development and product strategy. Appointed Executive Officer CPO in April 2026.
【Appointment Comment】
I am honored to take on the significant responsibility of being the first CPO to realize our mission of "increasing the number of people who can thrive freely in the world." This mission not only expands the potential of each customer but also leads to strengthening Japan's national power, and I am approaching it with a strong sense of its significant social impact.
I have been consistently involved in creating user experiences in the game industry, from game designer to head of development. I will combine the knowledge I have cultivated through this experience with the field of English learning to deliver value with enough impact to change our customers' lives and drive our company's growth through the power of our products.
Executive Officer CMO: Emi Kawaguchi
After graduating from Waseda University's School of Commerce, she joined L'Oréal Japan in 2005. She has built her career centered on marketing for over 16 years. As a Brand General Manager, she led customer-centric brand development and product creation, contributing significantly to business growth. Through her work at the French headquarters and the Asian headquarters in Shanghai, she has extensive leadership experience in a global business environment. In September 2021, she joined with, Inc. as Executive Officer CMO. Upon the transition to a holding company structure in March 2023 (establishment of enito group, inc.), she also served as a Group Executive Officer, leading the construction of the marketing foundation and business expansion during the organization's growth phase. Leveraging her 20 years of marketing expertise and global background, she joined Progrit Inc. in February 2026 and was appointed Executive Officer CMO in April of the same year.
【Appointment Comment】
"Increase the number of people who can thrive freely in the world." I strongly resonate with this simple yet profound mission. By acquiring the weapon of English, one's life choices expand dramatically, allowing one to take control of their own life. I am convinced that what Progrit offers is not just language learning, but a service that expands the very "potential of life" for our customers.
I myself have made continuous efforts to compete on an equal footing with professionals from other countries while continuing to take on challenges on the global stage. I will merge the experience gained in that process with the customer-centric marketing I have cultivated, to deliver the value of Progrit widely and deeply, so that as many people as possible can experience the "joy of thriving freely in the world."
Executive Officers in Charge of Each Area and Business
Executive Officer, Head of Shadoten Business: Yoshinori Kanda
By having more people use Shadoten, I want to reduce the number of people who feel they are "weak at listening" and increase the number of people who can thrive freely in the world. To achieve this, we will promote the evolution of our services based on customer feedback and build a robust organization, continuing to provide value that reliably leads to learning outcomes while further deepening our customer understanding.
Through these efforts, we will achieve sustainable business growth and contribute to the enhancement of the entire company's corporate value.
Executive Officer, Head of Administration Department: Genki Konno
To drive Progrit's non-continuous growth, I will build a solid corporate foundation that balances both "offense" and "defense" at a high level. As a listed company, we will build a strong governance structure that meets the trust of society and our stakeholders, and promote the creation of a resilient organization that can respond flexibly and speedily to future business growth and diversification.
As a member of the management team, I will go beyond the mere framework of an administrative department, and by leading the challenge to the next stage at the forefront together with the business divisions, I will realize a sustainable increase in corporate value.
Executive Officer CTO: Daisuke Shimamoto
The field of English learning still has much room for evolution, and technology is indispensable for its realization. I am confident that by designing a learning experience optimized for each individual based on learning data and behavioral logs, we can refine our products to directly lead to results. We will fundamentally evolve the way of learning with the power of technology and create a more effective and efficient customer experience.
Furthermore, to achieve both product quality improvement and delivery speed, we will also promote the sophistication of our development processes and operations. We will build the foundation to support future business growth from both the technical infrastructure and development structure aspects, and lead our company's business from a technical standpoint.
Executive Officer, Head of the President's Office: Wataru Takahashi
For Japanese companies to exert a solid presence in the world, the ability to overcome the "language" barrier is essential. I believe my mission is to further strengthen Progrit's business foundation and boost the global competitiveness of Japanese society. As the Head of the President's Office, I will act as a hub connecting management and the front lines, swiftly implementing measures for complex issues, and completing strategic projects that are not bound by existing frameworks.
By opening up a breakthrough for Progrit to leap to a new stage and driving our own non-continuous growth, we will become a driving force for Japanese companies to compete and win in the world.
■ New Management and Executive Structure (as of April 1, 2026)
【Board of Directors】
|
Position |
Name |
|---|---|
|
President and CEO |
Shogo Okada |
|
Director, Vice President and COO |
Shuntaro Yamazaki |
|
Director and CFO |
Ryota Taniuchi |
【Executive Officers】
|
Position |
Name |
|---|---|
|
Executive Officer CMO |
Emi Kawaguchi |
|
Executive Officer CTO |
Daisuke Shimamoto |
|
Executive Officer CPO |
Hiroto Mughal |
|
Executive Officer, Head of Shadoten Business |
Yoshinori Kanda |
|
Executive Officer, Head of Administration Department |
Genki Konno |
|
Executive Officer, Head of the President's Office |
Wataru Takahashi |
Under this new structure, our company will unite to strive for the realization of our mission to "increase the number of people who can thrive freely in the world" and to enhance our corporate value.
■ Progrit Inc. Company Profile
With the mission to "increase the number of people who can thrive freely in the world," we provide services to support those who are serious about acquiring English skills. Our core service is the English coaching service "PROGRIT," and we also offer subscription-based English learning services. The current lineup of subscription services includes "SHADOTEN" for improving listening skills, "SUPIFUL" for improving speaking skills, and the AI English conversation service "DiaTalk." In September 2022, six years after its founding, the company was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market.
・Company Name: PROGRIT Inc.
・Representative: Shogo Okada, President and CEO
・Established: September 6, 2016
・Location: 11F Hamamatsucho Square, 1-30-5 Hamamatsu-cho, Minato-ku, Tokyo
・URL: https://about.progrit.co.jp/
PROGRIT: https://www.progrit.co.jp/
SHADOTEN: https://www.shadoten.com/
SUPIFUL: https://www.supiful.jp/
DiaTalk: https://www.diatalk.com/
PROGRIT FOR ENTERPRISE: https://business.progrit.co.jp/
X: https://twitter.com/PROGRIT
・Business Content: Development and operation of English coaching services, development and operation of subscription-based English learning services