ABABA Strengthens Management Structure with Appointment of 4 New Executive Officers. Accelerates Business Foundation Building and Strategic Execution by Recruiting an External CSO and Promoting Existing Employees
ABABA Inc. announced a new management structure effective April 1, 2026, appointing four new executive officers including an external CSO, Eiji Kimura. This aims to manage rapid growth, complex products, and prepare for a future IPO.
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ABABA Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representatives: Shunki Kubo, Tatsuya Nakai) announces the appointment of four new executive officers effective April 1, 2026.
We welcome Eiji Kimura, who possesses external expertise in building organizational and management foundations, as Executive Officer and CSO (Chief Strategy Officer). Additionally, from our internal team who have powerfully driven our respective areas, we have appointed Yuji Fujimoto as Executive Officer for New Graduate Business Products, Nari Takaya for New Graduate Business Marketing, and Yuta Fukuyari for Corporate Affairs.
Through this strengthening of the management structure, we will maximize the value provided in the HR domain and achieve discontinuous business growth.
◼︎ About the New Management Structure
Currently, we are entering a business expansion phase, anticipating broader adoption by major enterprises and the deployment of multiple products. To overcome the barriers of 'rapid organizational expansion' and 'product complexity' associated with this, and to improve the speed of decision-making while strengthening our business foundation and management strategy, we are transitioning to the following management structure.
◼︎ Background of the Appointment of the 4 New Executive Officers, Profiles, and Comments
[Executive Officer CSO] Eiji Kimura
Appointment Background: Formulating management strategies and designing growth with a view to an IPO.
Kimura has led corporate planning, business restructuring, and sales design across diverse sectors such as education, HR, social infrastructure, and culture/arts. He has extensive expertise in rebuilding sustainable business models in multiple industries operating on different principles, without compromising the organization's unique value.
Our company, currently with about 70 employees, is at a turning point in its organization. This growth will be...
We welcome Eiji Kimura, who possesses external expertise in building organizational and management foundations, as Executive Officer and CSO (Chief Strategy Officer). Additionally, from our internal team who have powerfully driven our respective areas, we have appointed Yuji Fujimoto as Executive Officer for New Graduate Business Products, Nari Takaya for New Graduate Business Marketing, and Yuta Fukuyari for Corporate Affairs.
Through this strengthening of the management structure, we will maximize the value provided in the HR domain and achieve discontinuous business growth.
◼︎ About the New Management Structure
Currently, we are entering a business expansion phase, anticipating broader adoption by major enterprises and the deployment of multiple products. To overcome the barriers of 'rapid organizational expansion' and 'product complexity' associated with this, and to improve the speed of decision-making while strengthening our business foundation and management strategy, we are transitioning to the following management structure.
◼︎ Background of the Appointment of the 4 New Executive Officers, Profiles, and Comments
[Executive Officer CSO] Eiji Kimura
Appointment Background: Formulating management strategies and designing growth with a view to an IPO.
Kimura has led corporate planning, business restructuring, and sales design across diverse sectors such as education, HR, social infrastructure, and culture/arts. He has extensive expertise in rebuilding sustainable business models in multiple industries operating on different principles, without compromising the organization's unique value.
Our company, currently with about 70 employees, is at a turning point in its organization. This growth will be...