GENDA Inc. announced personnel changes within its group company, Shin-Corporation Co., Ltd., effective April 13, 2026. Hirofumi Inageda was appointed as a new director, while Shigeo Nakao and Nao Kataoka retired from their director positions at Shin-Corporation. GENDA, established in May 2018, is an entertainment company operating approximately 1,100 stores and 13,000 mini-locations globally, including amusement facilities like "GiGO".
On April 13, 2026, GENDA Inc. announced a personnel change at its group company, Shin-Corporation Co., Ltd. Hirofumi Inageda has been appointed as a new director. Shigeo Nakao and Nao Kataoka have retired from their director roles. GENDA Inc., established in May 2018, is an entertainment company led by CEO Nao Kataoka, operating approximately 1,100 stores and 13,000 mini-locations across various entertainment segments including amusement, karaoke, lifestyle, tourism, food & beverage, character merchandising, and content & promotion. Its operations span Japan, the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and Vietnam.
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On what date did GENDA Inc. announce the appointment of Hirofumi Inageda as a new director at its group company Shin‑Corporation Co., Ltd.?
GENDA Inc. made the announcement on April 13, 2026, appointing Hirofumi Inageda as a new director of Shin‑Corporation Co., Ltd.
Which two directors retired from their positions at Shin‑Corporation Co., Ltd. according to the April 13, 2026 personnel change announcement by GENDA Inc.?
Shigeo Nakao and Nao Kataoka both retired from their director roles at Shin‑Corporation Co., Ltd. as reported on April 13, 2026.
When was GENDA Inc. founded, and who currently serves as its chief executive officer according to the announcement?
GENDA Inc. was founded in May 2018, and its current chief executive officer is Nao Kataoka.
How many stores and mini‑locations does GENDA Inc. operate across its various entertainment segments as described in the personnel change notice?
GENDA Inc. operates approximately 1,100 stores and about 13,000 mini‑locations across its amusement, karaoke, lifestyle, tourism, food & beverage, character merchandising, and content & promotion segments.
In which countries does GENDA Inc. have operations, and which entertainment categories are included in its business scope according to the announcement?
GENDA Inc. operates in Japan, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and Vietnam, covering amusement, karaoke, lifestyle, tourism, food & beverage, character merchandising, and content & promotion.