Fastly Appoints Rumi Oku as Head of Japan Business

Fastly, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLY), the global leader in edge cloud platforms, announced that Rumi Oku has been appointed as the Head of Japan Business, effective June 1, 2026. Leveraging over 20 years of experience in the technology sector, ranging from enterprise sales to organizational management, Oku brings a wealth of experience in acquiring new customers and building partnerships to drive business growth. Prior to joining Fastly, Oku served as the Head of Games, Media, and Entertainment at Google Cloud Japan, where she contributed to the digital transformation of global brands, new enterprise customer acquisition, and strategic partnership development. Previously, she held positions as Sales Director and Partner Sales Director at HashiCorp Japan, where she led the launch of the company's Japanese subsidiary. Upon her appointment, Oku stated, 'I am honored and excited to take on the role of Head of Japan Business at Fastly, a company whose evolution I have long followed. In the era of AI, where balancing security and speed determines business success, Fastly's technology, which provides top-tier value at the edge, is essential for corporate transformation. I am committed to leveraging my experience in the enterprise sector to support the business growth of our Japanese customers and provide better digital experiences to their users.' Nicola Gerber, Vice President of Asia Pacific and Japan at Fastly, commented, 'Japan is a critical growth market for Fastly, and I am confident that Oku's 20+ years of experience in the enterprise sector and her expertise in building strategic partnerships will further accelerate our growth in Japan. As companies face the need to balance security and speed with the advent of AI, the importance of our platform, which provides the highest value at the edge, is increasing. Under Oku's strong leadership, we will focus on delivering the best digital experiences and transformation to our customers in Japan.'