Anfini Co., Ltd. Announces Appointment of Kaho Hayafuji as COO
Anfini Co., Ltd. announced the appointment of Kaho Hayafuji as COO, effective May 1, 2026. This personnel change aims to strengthen the next-generation management system, accelerating growth in both the consulting and incubation businesses and enhancing decision-making speed.
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Anfini Co., Ltd. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Jun Hashimoto) announced that Kaho Hayafuji has been appointed as COO (Chief Operating Officer), effective May 1, 2026.
## Background of this Appointment for Next-Generation Management
By strengthening this management structure, we aim to further accelerate business growth in both our consulting and incubation businesses, as well as to achieve faster decision-making and improved business propulsion.
By building a system that integrates strategy and execution, centered on a talent who has accumulated achievements across multiple areas, from strategy formulation to the launch and operation of various services and sales, we will achieve sustainable growth even in a rapidly changing market environment.
Furthermore, we are promoting a system where diverse talent takes on management roles, providing opportunities for decision-making based on ability and determination, regardless of age or attributes. This appointment embodies that policy, and we will continue to enhance corporate value by improving the quality and speed of decision-making.
Our management policy and future strategies are introduced in detail in "Anfini Strategy 2026 [CEO Presentation]" published on our official YouTube channel.
## Profile
Kaho Hayafuji (COO, Anfini Co., Ltd.)
LinkedIn: Profile here
After graduating from the University of Tokyo, she worked as a business consultant at a major general consulting firm. She then joined Anfini Co., Ltd., and after launching the business media division, she served as business manager for various divisions, including the education business.
In consulting, she specializes in supporting business model transformation (AI to Business) through AI-integrated strategy formulation, industry reform, and system renovation.
## Comment from the New Executive
I have been appointed as COO. My name is Kaho Hayafuji.
Currently 27 years old, I am in what is considered a young position, and I am aware that I am still developing as a consultant.
Nevertheless, I believe this appointment means that by taking responsibility myself, even in an incomplete state, and continuously delivering results, I can serve as an accessible role model for employees while also becoming a figure to overcome, thereby accelerating the overall growth of the organization.
Furthermore, for our clients, leveraging our adaptability to change and execution capabilities, we will provide value that "structurally transforms" competitiveness through the redesign of operations and business based on AI.
Specifically, by comprehensively addressing everything from strategy formulation to system renovation and realizing business model transformation (AI to Business), we will directly contribute to the continuous improvement of our client companies' competitiveness.
Moreover, for society, I hope to offer an insight into the structure often seen in the consulting industry, where expectations and evaluations are determined by labels such as age and experience, rather than actual ability.
What is important is not the time accumulated, but how thoroughly one can think and how determined one is to fight through.
Based on this idea, I will continue to focus on results and strive to be the driving force that propels Anfini to the next stage,
Growing together with our employees and this company.
## Anfini Co., Ltd.
Anfini Co., Ltd. is a general consulting firm established by former members of major consulting firms. We develop businesses on two axes: the B2B domain, which supports corporate growth primarily through consulting and education, and the B2C domain, which creates talent and brands as a Brand Generator.
Awarded "Best Venture 100" for three consecutive years since fiscal year 2024.
## Company Profile
Location
* Tokyo Head Office: Azabudai Hills, 5-9-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001
* Anfini Incubation Studio: Azabudai Hills Residence B, 1-1-2 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0041
* Osaka Branch: Inogate Osaka, 3-2-123 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001
* Ryukyu AI Park: Naha OPA 3F, 1-20-1 Izumizaki, Naha-shi, Okinawa 900-0021
Representative: Representative Director Jun Hashimoto
Capital: 10,000,000 JPY
Date of Establishment: May 7, 2021
Phone Number: 03-4362-7810
Official HP: https://anfini-group.com
Recruitment Special HP: https://anfini-recruit.net
## Background of this Appointment for Next-Generation Management
By strengthening this management structure, we aim to further accelerate business growth in both our consulting and incubation businesses, as well as to achieve faster decision-making and improved business propulsion.
By building a system that integrates strategy and execution, centered on a talent who has accumulated achievements across multiple areas, from strategy formulation to the launch and operation of various services and sales, we will achieve sustainable growth even in a rapidly changing market environment.
Furthermore, we are promoting a system where diverse talent takes on management roles, providing opportunities for decision-making based on ability and determination, regardless of age or attributes. This appointment embodies that policy, and we will continue to enhance corporate value by improving the quality and speed of decision-making.
Our management policy and future strategies are introduced in detail in "Anfini Strategy 2026 [CEO Presentation]" published on our official YouTube channel.
## Profile
Kaho Hayafuji (COO, Anfini Co., Ltd.)
LinkedIn: Profile here
After graduating from the University of Tokyo, she worked as a business consultant at a major general consulting firm. She then joined Anfini Co., Ltd., and after launching the business media division, she served as business manager for various divisions, including the education business.
In consulting, she specializes in supporting business model transformation (AI to Business) through AI-integrated strategy formulation, industry reform, and system renovation.
## Comment from the New Executive
I have been appointed as COO. My name is Kaho Hayafuji.
Currently 27 years old, I am in what is considered a young position, and I am aware that I am still developing as a consultant.
Nevertheless, I believe this appointment means that by taking responsibility myself, even in an incomplete state, and continuously delivering results, I can serve as an accessible role model for employees while also becoming a figure to overcome, thereby accelerating the overall growth of the organization.
Furthermore, for our clients, leveraging our adaptability to change and execution capabilities, we will provide value that "structurally transforms" competitiveness through the redesign of operations and business based on AI.
Specifically, by comprehensively addressing everything from strategy formulation to system renovation and realizing business model transformation (AI to Business), we will directly contribute to the continuous improvement of our client companies' competitiveness.
Moreover, for society, I hope to offer an insight into the structure often seen in the consulting industry, where expectations and evaluations are determined by labels such as age and experience, rather than actual ability.
What is important is not the time accumulated, but how thoroughly one can think and how determined one is to fight through.
Based on this idea, I will continue to focus on results and strive to be the driving force that propels Anfini to the next stage,
Growing together with our employees and this company.
## Anfini Co., Ltd.
Anfini Co., Ltd. is a general consulting firm established by former members of major consulting firms. We develop businesses on two axes: the B2B domain, which supports corporate growth primarily through consulting and education, and the B2C domain, which creates talent and brands as a Brand Generator.
Awarded "Best Venture 100" for three consecutive years since fiscal year 2024.
## Company Profile
Location
* Tokyo Head Office: Azabudai Hills, 5-9-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001
* Anfini Incubation Studio: Azabudai Hills Residence B, 1-1-2 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0041
* Osaka Branch: Inogate Osaka, 3-2-123 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001
* Ryukyu AI Park: Naha OPA 3F, 1-20-1 Izumizaki, Naha-shi, Okinawa 900-0021
Representative: Representative Director Jun Hashimoto
Capital: 10,000,000 JPY
Date of Establishment: May 7, 2021
Phone Number: 03-4362-7810
Official HP: https://anfini-group.com
Recruitment Special HP: https://anfini-recruit.net