Announcement of GENDA's New Management Structure
GENDA Inc. announced its new management structure effective April 1, 2026, creating new specialized roles like CGvO, VPoA, and VPoF to strengthen global governance and financial foundations.
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- 📰 Published: April 2, 2026 at 00:33
GENDA Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and CEO: Nao Kataoka; hereinafter 'the Company') has carried out important personnel appointments as of April 1, 2026. We hereby announce the Company's future management structure.
1) GENDA Inc.
As of April 1, 2026, the management structure is as follows:
- Representative Director, President and CEO: Nao Kataoka
- Managing Director, CFO: Taiki Watanabe
- Managing Director, CSO / Certified Public Accountant: Kohei Habara
- Director, CCO & Head of Content & Promotion Business: Yuzo Sato
- Director, Head of Amusement Facility Business: Kazuhiro Ninomiya
- Director: Mai Shin
- Outside Director: Noriko Shimazu
- Outside Director: Mariko Hayashi
- Outside Director / Lawyer: Kanako Tajiri
- Outside Auditor: Keiichi Ihata
- Outside Auditor / Certified Public Accountant: Koji Itagaki
- Outside Auditor / Lawyer: Yuka Matsubara
- Outside Auditor / Certified Public Accountant: Kensuke Kunimi
- Executive Officer, CTO: Daisuke Kajiwara
- Executive Officer, CBO: Minoru Kitagawa
- Executive Officer, Head of Character MD Business: Keiichiro Tanaka
- Executive Officer, Head of US Business: Atsushi Iyoda
- (New Appointment) Executive Officer, Head of F&B Business & CGvO (Chief Governance Officer): Kuniteru Nagae
- Head of Art: Keio Ono
- CHRO: Yuji Saida
- Head of Store Development: Nobuo Tamanuki
- (New Appointment) Head of Karaoke Business & Osaka Representative: Hideyuki Hamu
- VPoE: Yusuke Arai
- (New Appointment) VPoA (Vice President of Accounting) / Certified Public Accountant: Yusaku Kitada
- (New Appointment) VPoF (Vice President of Finance): Yorikazu Hattori
Note: Underlined titles indicate new positions.
- Kuniteru Nagae
Graduate of the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo. Joined PwC Advisory LLC in 2016, gaining extensive experience in M&A-related work such as financial advisory and PMI. Joined GENDA in May 2019. Appointed Executive Officer in August 2021. Served as Head of IPO Preparation Office and Head of Internal Audit Office. Has held current position since September 2023. Also serves as President and CEO of Citram, Sweet Pixels, and Fillico Japan.
- Hideyuki Hamu
Joined Jusco (now Aeon Co., Ltd.) in 1987. Managed store operations as GMS Store Manager in West Japan and Chubu areas. In 2011, served as Chubu Area Sales Planning Manager, engaging in marketing, sales strategy, and operation improvement. Transferred to Miraiya Shoten in 2012 as President and CEO. Transferred to Aeon Hokkaido in 2018, serving as Executive Officer and Director. Joined GENDA in 2025 as Osaka Representative. After serving as President of Ontsu and Kaji Corporation, appointed President of ENNE in February 2026.
- Yusaku Kitada
Graduate of Kobe University, Faculty of Business Administration. Passed the CPA exam while a student. Joined Tohmatsu (Deloitte Japan) Osaka office in 2015, working on audits and financial practices for listed companies. Joined GENDA in August 2021 as Head of Accounting. Strongly promoting the reinforcement of the group's financial and accounting foundations, including consolidated accounting, M&A support, and IFRS implementation.
- Yorikazu Hattori
Graduate of Keio University, Faculty of Commerce. Joined Mizuho Corporate Bank (now Mizuho Bank) in 2011. Handled syndicate loans, trade finance, and acquisition finance, and served as Relationship Manager for PE funds. Joined GENDA in November 2021 as Head of Finance.
■ GENDA Company Overview
'Making people's lives more enjoyable around the world.'
GENDA is an entertainment company aiming to increase the 'total amount of enjoyment' in the world by building a global entertainment network. The company operates widely across amusement, karaoke, lifestyle, tourism, F&B, character merchandising, and content & promotion. It operates approximately 1,100 stores including 'GiGO' amusement facilities and 'Karaoke BanBan' chains, along with 13,000 mini-locations worldwide.
FAQ
What is the 'CGvO' position newly established by GENDA?
It stands for Chief Governance Officer. This role oversees corporate governance and compliance for the entire group as it expands through M&A. Kuniteru Nagae has been appointed to this position.
What is the purpose of strengthening finance and accounting in the new structure?
By establishing VPoA (Vice President of Accounting) and VPoF (Vice President of Finance), the company aims to professionally manage global consolidated accounting, M&A responses, IFRS adoption, and complex financing.
What is the background behind the appointment of Hideyuki Hamu?
Leveraging his extensive retail and service industry experience at Aeon (Miraiya Shoten, etc.), he will drive the growth of GENDA's karaoke business and strengthen its presence in the Osaka area.