Kirin Holdings Begins Introducing AI Executive "CoreMate" to Group Operating Companies
Kirin Holdings has started introducing its AI executive "CoreMate" to group operating companies such as Kirin Brewery and Kirin Beverage from April 2026. This initiative is expected to enhance multifaceted and future-oriented discussions in management strategy meetings, thereby improving decision-making quality and productivity.
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Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd. (President and COO Takeshi Minakata) has been introducing "AI Executive CoreMate" (hereinafter, CoreMate) as a right-hand man to support executive decision-making in Kirin Group's management strategy meetings since July 2025, based on "KIRIN Digital Vision 2035." *1 This time, in April 2026, the introduction has also begun in the management strategy meetings of group operating companies, including Kirin Brewery Company, Limited and Kirin Beverage Company, Limited, aiming to further accelerate value creation through innovation by incorporating diverse perspectives.
*1 Introduction of AI Executive based on "KIRIN Digital Vision 2035" | 2025 | KIRIN - Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd.
■ Effects after CoreMate Introduction *2
Since CoreMate was introduced last July, changes in discussion content and perspectives have been observed, contributing to an improvement in the quality of decision-making. The following are some of the confirmed effects:
① Strengthening of "Multifaceted Discussions" by Adding New Perspectives
Within meetings, the proportion of statements that added new perspectives or changed/broadened the discussion viewpoint increased by approximately 1.2 times compared to before. This has led to deeper discussions that go beyond merely confirming facts or reporting.
② Establishment of "Future-Oriented Discussions" Driving Sustainable Growth
The proportion of discussions from a medium-to-long-term perspective increased by approximately 1.4 times compared to before. In addition to addressing short-term issues, the revitalization of medium-to-long-term discussions is promoting robust management discussions that drive CSV *3.
Furthermore, in September 2025, a pre-brainstorming function for proposers in management strategy meetings was released. This allows proposers to consider various management perspectives in advance, improving the accuracy of requirement organization and document creation, and consequently shortening meeting times, thus contributing to "productivity improvement." The time created through this process is used by executives to increase their own input, leading to a virtuous cycle that connects to the next "value creation."
*2 Effects measured by targeting meeting data before CoreMate introduction (August 2024 - March 2025) and after introduction (August 2025 - March 2026).
*3 Abbreviation for Creating Shared Value. Creating value that can be shared with customers and society.
Screen image of the pre-brainstorming function by 12 AI executives.
■ Expansion to Group Operating Companies
Based on the above effects, CoreMate will be expanded to group operating companies, including Kirin Brewery Company, Limited and Kirin Beverage Company, Limited. By utilizing CoreMate in the management strategy meetings of group operating companies, perspectives and discussion points that are important to the group will naturally be incorporated into each company's management strategy meetings. In the Holdings' group strategy meetings, more detailed information from each operating company will be data-linked. This is expected to improve the quality of decision-making across the entire group. Furthermore, for the expansion to group operating companies, CoreMate was rebuilt as a standard application that can be commonly used by each company on the same platform. This was done in-house through AI-driven development, which streamlines everything from requirements definition to implementation using generative AI.
■ Future Outlook
Going forward, Kirin plans to introduce "virtual meetings" where multiple AI personalities within CoreMate discuss agenda items for management strategy meetings. Instead of 12 personalities individually presenting discussion points based on their expertise, as before, the dialogue between AI executive personalities will visualize the consideration process and how various options are formed. This will enable management to more quickly grasp the discussion points and prerequisites for judgment, further accelerating innovation within the Kirin Group by improving the quality and speed of human decision-making.
The Kirin Group will steadily promote both pillars of digital utilization outlined in "KIRIN Digital Vision 2035": "eliminating work that people don't need to do (productivity improvement)" and "accelerating work that creates value with people (value creation)." Through manufacturing that naturally focuses on people, Kirin will expand new joys in "food and health" and contribute to the realization of a rich society.
*1 Introduction of AI Executive based on "KIRIN Digital Vision 2035" | 2025 | KIRIN - Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd.
■ Effects after CoreMate Introduction *2
Since CoreMate was introduced last July, changes in discussion content and perspectives have been observed, contributing to an improvement in the quality of decision-making. The following are some of the confirmed effects:
① Strengthening of "Multifaceted Discussions" by Adding New Perspectives
Within meetings, the proportion of statements that added new perspectives or changed/broadened the discussion viewpoint increased by approximately 1.2 times compared to before. This has led to deeper discussions that go beyond merely confirming facts or reporting.
② Establishment of "Future-Oriented Discussions" Driving Sustainable Growth
The proportion of discussions from a medium-to-long-term perspective increased by approximately 1.4 times compared to before. In addition to addressing short-term issues, the revitalization of medium-to-long-term discussions is promoting robust management discussions that drive CSV *3.
Furthermore, in September 2025, a pre-brainstorming function for proposers in management strategy meetings was released. This allows proposers to consider various management perspectives in advance, improving the accuracy of requirement organization and document creation, and consequently shortening meeting times, thus contributing to "productivity improvement." The time created through this process is used by executives to increase their own input, leading to a virtuous cycle that connects to the next "value creation."
*2 Effects measured by targeting meeting data before CoreMate introduction (August 2024 - March 2025) and after introduction (August 2025 - March 2026).
*3 Abbreviation for Creating Shared Value. Creating value that can be shared with customers and society.
Screen image of the pre-brainstorming function by 12 AI executives.
■ Expansion to Group Operating Companies
Based on the above effects, CoreMate will be expanded to group operating companies, including Kirin Brewery Company, Limited and Kirin Beverage Company, Limited. By utilizing CoreMate in the management strategy meetings of group operating companies, perspectives and discussion points that are important to the group will naturally be incorporated into each company's management strategy meetings. In the Holdings' group strategy meetings, more detailed information from each operating company will be data-linked. This is expected to improve the quality of decision-making across the entire group. Furthermore, for the expansion to group operating companies, CoreMate was rebuilt as a standard application that can be commonly used by each company on the same platform. This was done in-house through AI-driven development, which streamlines everything from requirements definition to implementation using generative AI.
■ Future Outlook
Going forward, Kirin plans to introduce "virtual meetings" where multiple AI personalities within CoreMate discuss agenda items for management strategy meetings. Instead of 12 personalities individually presenting discussion points based on their expertise, as before, the dialogue between AI executive personalities will visualize the consideration process and how various options are formed. This will enable management to more quickly grasp the discussion points and prerequisites for judgment, further accelerating innovation within the Kirin Group by improving the quality and speed of human decision-making.
The Kirin Group will steadily promote both pillars of digital utilization outlined in "KIRIN Digital Vision 2035": "eliminating work that people don't need to do (productivity improvement)" and "accelerating work that creates value with people (value creation)." Through manufacturing that naturally focuses on people, Kirin will expand new joys in "food and health" and contribute to the realization of a rich society.