Kuradashi Announces New Management Structure Effective July 1

Kuradashi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kohei Kawamura; hereinafter "Kuradashi") announces that, effective July 1, 2026, with the refresh of its internal company system and transition to a new management structure, Tatsuya Yamaguchi (formerly General Manager, Business Development Department, Green Infrastructure Company) has been appointed as Executive Officer and CEO of Kuradashi Energy Company.

Since its 2024 mid-term management plan, Kuradashi has diversified its 'good business' initiatives to address social challenges, including food waste reduction, energy, and vacant homes. This organizational refresh aims to further accelerate decision-making through delegation of authority to each company and maximize group synergies, thereby accelerating social issue resolution.

Background of the Kuradashi Group Formation

Kuradashi operates businesses that transform social challenges into economic value, guided by its mission of "Creating abundance for the future through good business" and vision of "Becoming Japan's most impactful corporate group."

Since the introduction of the internal company system in July 2024, Kuradashi has actively expanded into new areas aligned with its mid-term management plan (FY2025–FY2027), focusing on three pillars: (1) EC business expansion, (2) supply chain enhancement, and (3) discontinuous growth through new ventures (including M&A).

▽ Achievements in Three Business Areas

【Food Business (Kuradashi Food)】

August 2024 – June 2025: Acquired Cross Edge Inc. and L'ATELIER de SHIORI Inc., gaining customer touchpoints that encourage behavioral change, such as frozen meal delivery and online cooking classes.

January 2025: Launched logistics services leveraging over 180 partner warehouses, strengthening logistics outsourcing and surplus inventory purchases to accelerate food waste reduction.

August 2025: Formed a capital and business alliance with Japan Post Co., Ltd., establishing a path toward becoming "Japan's leading e-commerce operator" by integrating both companies' assets.

July 2026: Fully acquired Nakamura Shoji Co., Ltd., a liquor and beverage retailer, significantly strengthening both procurement and sales channels.

【Energy Business (Kuradashi Energy)】

January 2025 – : Entered the grid-scale battery storage business, achieving monetization through development and operation of its own "Tochigi Koyama Battery Storage Plant."

June 2026: Fully acquired Chukyo Denryoku Co., Ltd., a retail electricity provider, establishing a 'storage × retail' value chain. Ongoing discussions include joint development of three domestic projects with Tsuji & Hongo Smart Asset Co., Ltd., and launching a joint venture with Green Energy & Company Inc. for co-developing five or more projects.

【Real Estate Business (Kuradashi Estate)】

April 2026: Established a joint venture, Nestia Co., Ltd., with Integrity Inc., entering the vacant home regeneration business to address the nationwide vacant home crisis.

In response to rapid business expansion over the past two years, company names will be rebranded to align with group strategy. Authority delegation to each company's CEO will be further clarified to enhance decision-making speed. Additionally, a new 'M&A Synergy Office' will be established, dedicated to maximizing synergies within Kuradashi Food across group companies, with current Executive Officer Ryo Ohsawa appointed as its head.

Rationale for Executive Appointment and Expected Role

With this transition to the new structure, Tatsuya Yamaguchi has been appointed as Executive Officer and CEO of Kuradashi Energy Company.

As the leader responsible for energy business development, Yamaguchi has strongly driven the launch of Kuradashi Energy Company (formerly Green Infrastructure Company) and the advancement of the grid-scale battery storage business. As an Executive Officer, he will now oversee the overall management of the company and lead efforts to solve social challenges and drive business growth in the renewable energy sector.

Profile of the New Executive Officer

Executive Officer, CEO of Kuradashi Energy Company

Tatsuya Yamaguchi

After graduating from Kyoto University, Yamaguchi worked at Mitsubishi Corporation in the supply of fuel oil for power generation. He then joined UserBase Inc., followed by ENECHANGE Inc., where he led business development and corporate sales for retail electricity providers. He joined Kuradashi Co., Ltd. in October 2022, leading offline store and new business launches before becoming General Manager of the Business Development Department at the former Green Infrastructure Company (now Kuradashi Energy Company) in July 2025. He assumes his current role in July 2026.

Comment from President and CEO Kohei Kawamura

"Under our vision of 'Becoming Japan's most impactful corporate group,' Kuradashi has expanded into core areas addressing fundamental social challenges—food, energy, and real estate. This transition to a new management structure is a strategic refresh designed to further accelerate our group's growth. Yamaguchi, our newly appointed Executive Officer, possesses exceptional drive, having spearheaded the launch of our energy business, and will be an indispensable leader for Kuradashi Energy's future advancement. Furthermore, with Ohsawa leading the newly established 'M&A Synergy Office,' we are confident in creating strong synergies between group companies and existing businesses within Kuradashi Food, driving the food business toward further growth and generating unified, robust momentum. We invite everyone to look forward to the new Kuradashi Group."

Future Executive Management Structure

The executive management structure from July 1, 2026, will be as follows:

Name

Position

Tatsuya Sekito

Chairman

Kohei Kawamura

President and CEO

Satoru Takasugi

Director and CFO

Kohei Tokuyama

Executive Officer, CEO of Kuradashi Food Company

Ryo Ohsawa

Executive Officer, Head of M&A Synergy Office, Kuradashi Food Company

Tatsuya Yamaguchi

Executive Officer, CEO of Kuradashi Energy Company

Kaoru Okamura

Executive Officer, CAO and Head of Corporate Division

Kuradashi will continue striving to become Japan's most impactful corporate group, where social impact and economic value circulate through 'good business' that solves pressing social challenges.

About Kuradashi Co., Ltd.

Representative: Kohei Kawamura

Established: July 2014

Headquarters: 5F, Meguro Center Building, 3-2-1 Kamiohsaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0021

URL: https://corp.kuradashi.jp/

【Service Overview】

・Social Good Marketplace "Kuradashi": https://www.kuradashi.jp/

・Kuradashi Fund (operated by Kuradashi): https://www.kuradashi.jp/fund

・Frozen Meal Delivery "Dr. Tsurukame Kitchen": https://tsurukame-kitchen.com/

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