Atsushi Nakayama, who held key positions at the Ministry of Finance and the National Tax Agency, appointed as Advisor to BlueBank

BlueBank Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kazuki Sugimori; hereinafter "BlueBank") is pleased to announce that as of July 1, 2026, Atsushi Nakayama, former Deputy Director-General of the Tax Tribunal and former Director of General Affairs at Tokyo Customs, and former Director of the Tokai Local Finance Bureau, has been appointed as an advisor to our company.

BlueBank's brand message is "Liberating Business Owners," and we provide services that support business growth and life fulfillment by addressing the challenges business owners face regarding funds, assets, and time.

Business owners' decision-making is closely related to multiple issues such as business growth, cash flow, asset formation, taxation, and business succession. In providing our services, we believe that not only convenience but also sound business operations and appropriate information provision based on expert knowledge are indispensable.

After joining the Ministry of Finance (formerly the Ministry of Finance), Mr. Nakayama held key positions at tax bureaus, local finance bureaus, customs offices, and the Tax Tribunal, possessing broad knowledge in tax and financial administration, public policy, and corporate governance. BlueBank will continue to build a business foundation that is more trusted by business owners with Mr. Nakayama's advice.

Atsushi Nakayama Profile

Graduated from the Faculty of Law, The University of Tokyo, and joined the Ministry of Finance (now the Ministry of Finance). Held positions including General Coordinator of the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission, Director of the First Investigation Department of the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau, Director of General Affairs of Tokyo Customs, Director of the Hokkaido Local Finance Bureau, Director of the Tokai Local Finance Bureau, and Deputy Director-General of the Tax Tribunal Headquarters.

Also served as Professor at the Graduate School of Public Policy, Hokkaido University, Standing Auditor of Central Japan International Airport Co., Ltd., Outside Director of Nippon Gear Co., Ltd., and Advisor to the Aichi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Federation Cooperative Association, engaging in a wide range of activities in the fields of administration, education, finance, and corporate management.

Currently serves as Outside Auditor of ORIX Bank Corporation, Special Professor at the Faculty of Economics, Aichi Gakuin University, Senior Visiting Researcher at the Research Institute of Fiscal and Monetary Policy, and Director of the General Incorporated Association for Carbon Neutral Promotion.

Atsushi Nakayama Comment

I wish to revitalize the Japanese economy by creating an environment where small and medium-sized business owners can concentrate on management and by realizing a society where effort is rewarded.

For business owners, making appropriate decisions regarding business growth, finance, taxation, and asset formation are important themes for the sustainable growth of their companies. I feel that BlueBank's concept of "Liberating Business Owners" is highly significant in that it creates an environment for business owners to focus on management, which they should inherently be doing.

Leveraging my experience in tax and financial administration and public policy, I will support BlueBank from a professional perspective to develop as a more sound and trusted provider of business owner support.

Kazuki Sugimori, Representative Director and CEO, BlueBank Co., Ltd. Comment

I am extremely encouraged to welcome Atsushi Nakayama, who has extensive knowledge in tax and financial administration, public policy, and corporate governance, as an advisor.

BlueBank aims to realize a society where business owners can devote their time and energy to what they truly want to achieve, rather than being caught up in daily operations and decision-making. To achieve this, we believe that not only improving functions and convenience but also accumulating trust that business owners can rely on is essential.

With the strength of Mr. Nakayama's extensive experience and high insight, BlueBank will continue to create an environment where business owners can exert their full potential and work towards realizing a society where challenges are rewarded.

About BlueBank

BlueBank is a membership platform with the mission to "Create a society that celebrates and continuously supports challengers," designed to maximize the potential of business owners.

Starting with financial and management support services such as corporate cards, deferred invoice payments, asset formation, and tax/financial support, we offer services that support business owners' business growth and life fulfillment, including health, time management, learning, and experiences.

We aim to realize a society where business owners are freed from cumbersome tasks and non-essential decision-making, allowing them to devote their time and energy to the challenges and self-realization they should be focusing on.