Takashi Okamura, Who Led Japan Operations of the World's Largest Vertical SaaS Company, Joins Booost

Booost Inc. (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hironori Aoi; hereinafter 'the Company'), which supports corporate SX (Sustainability Transformation)*4 through the provision of the 'Sustainability ERP'*2 that has achieved the No.1 market share for two consecutive years*1 among large enterprises and the advocacy of the 'Sustainability 2026 Problem'*3, announces the publication of a total of three articles: a solo interview with Takashi Okamura, a dialogue article with Representative Director and CEO Hironori Aoi, and a recruitment PR article, on the occasion of Okamura's appointment as Senior Executive Officer, Chief of Staff and VP of Strategy. Okamura, after stints at NCR Japan and SAP Japan, led the establishment and growth of the Japanese subsidiary as Representative Director of Veeva Japan. In March 2026, he transitioned from an advisor to the Company to his current role as Senior Executive Officer, Chief of Staff and VP of Strategy, where he is responsible for driving management and business strategies for the Company's next growth phase. Reference: Press Release Takashi Okamura, former Representative Director of Veeva Japan, the world's largest vertical SaaS company, joins Booost, which has achieved No.1 market share for two consecutive years. The three articles published this time will explore from multiple perspectives why Okamura chose Booost as his next challenge, why Booost needed Okamura now, and why accomplished talent is gathering at Booost to take on challenges. ■ Background of Article Publication Currently, against the backdrop of SSBJ, ISSB, CSRD, etc., sustainability is evolving from mere disclosure compliance to a theme embedded in corporate decision-making and management transformation. In this market environment, the Company views this as a turning point where the Sustainability ERP is evolving into a foundation that supports corporate management decisions. This series of articles aims to communicate not just Okamura's appointment, but the Company's current position in anticipation of the expansion of the Sustainability ERP market and its thinking for the next growth phase. ■ Published Articles 1. Solo Interview Why Former Veeva Japan Representative Takashi Okamura Chose Booost —Moving into the Phase of Executing the Growth Roadmap Article link: https://note.com/booost_tech/n/nd7780f79aa10 In this article, Okamura reflects on the experience he cultivated in the enterprise domain at NCR Japan, SAP Japan, and Veeva Japan, and discusses why he chose Booost as his next challenge. What Okamura saw in Booost was not just the theme of sustainability. It was a clear growth roadmap and a conviction in a business that is in the phase of executing it. The article unravels, in his own words, why he chose to fully commit after initially serving as an advisor. 2. CEO × Takashi Okamura Dialogue Booost CEO Hironori Aoi × Former Veeva Japan Representative Takashi Okamura Dialogue —Why Booost Needed Takashi Okamura Now Article link: https://note.com/booost_tech/n/na7267c0ce0d5 In this article, through a dialogue between Representative Director and CEO Hironori Aoi and Okamura, the current position of Booost and the meaning of the management structure for the next growth phase are explored. As sustainability shifts from 'disclosure compliance' to 'management itself,' Booost is aiming to evolve its Sustainability ERP into a foundation that supports corporate management decisions. The article discusses why Okamura's experience was needed now, the market structural changes Booost aims for, and its future growth strategy. 3. Recruitment PR Article Why Talent Gathers at Booost —Opportunities for Challenge and Growth Seen from Takashi Okamura's Participation Article link: https://note.com/booost_tech/n/nf38b5e40c22b In this article, using Okamura's participation as a symbol, the appeal, difficulty, and growth opportunities of working at Booost are depicted. Booost, which is challenging the immature yet large market of Sustainability ERP, is attracting accomplished talent. Through the attitudes required to produce results at Booost and the characteristics of its organization and culture, the article introduces why it is meaningful to take on a challenge at this company now. ■ The Next Potential of Sustainability ERP that Booost Aims For 'booost Sustainability' provided by the Company is not merely a tool for information gathering or disclosure compliance. It is a Sustainability ERP for integrating non-financial information into financial, management, and business strategies, leading to enhanced corporate value. To realize this vision, in addition to product evolution, Go-To-Market strategies, operations, and organizational development to continuously deliver value in the complex enterprise market are crucial. Through the launch and growth of Veeva Japan, Okamura has carved out a highly specialized market and expanded both its customer base and organization. Going forward, he will leverage this experience to drive management and business strategies for Booost's next growth phase. The Company aims to support corporate SX through its Sustainability ERP and realize a management infrastructure that connects sustainability to enhanced corporate value. ■ About 'booost Sustainability' The Company provides the No.1 market share* Sustainability ERP 'booost Sustainability' for two consecutive years, supporting corporate SX*3. 'booost Sustainability' is an integrated SX platform that complies with international disclosure standards, enabling automation of data collection and aggregation for environmental, social, and governance data, real-time monitoring, XBRL-compliant disclosure, and calculation of financial impacts. It supports multi-layered approval workflows and third-party assurance, comprehensively assisting each phase of tasks arising from the disclosure of sustainability-related financial information. Furthermore, as industry-specific solutions, the Company offers 'booost Manufacturing' for the manufacturing industry, 'booost Logistics' for the logistics and transportation industry, and 'booost Automotive' for the automotive industry, supporting sustainability measures optimized for the practical requirements of each industry. Since its launch, 'booost Sustainability' has been adopted by approximately 6,500 companies and over 197,000 sites in more than 95 countries (as of December 2025), primarily among large enterprises. Additionally, through its sustainability consulting business, the Company accompanies corporate project promotion and contributes to enhancing corporate value. Service site: https://booost-tech.com/ ■ The 'Making Japan an SX Advanced Nation' Project Aiming to Solve the Sustainability 2026 Problem Currently, many companies face the 'Sustainability 2026 Problem,' a state where delays in starting preparations and a lack of a sense of urgency regarding the mandatory disclosure of sustainability-related financial information could lead to a decline in corporate value.