Reiwatravel Announces Appointment of Two New Executive Officers to Strengthen Management Structure

Reiwatravel, Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takaya Shinozuka), which operates the smart, affordable travel app 'NEWT,' announced that Rena Kanahama has been newly appointed as Executive Officer CDO (Chief Design Officer) and Kentaro Ogawa as Executive Officer CTO (Chief Technology Officer), effective April 1, 2026. With the addition of these two experts in design and technology to the management team, the company will further accelerate its mid-to-long-term growth strategies and promote the establishment of its management structure across a wide range of areas. ### About the New Executive Officers Executive Officer CDO Rena Kanahama After gaining experience in graphic design at design firms and advertising production companies, she transitioned to UI/UX designer. From 2019, she was involved in new business development at BCG Digital Ventures (now BCG X). She joined Reiwatravel in February 2022 and led NEWT's design and brand strategy. She assumed her current position in April 2026. "I want to nurture 'NEWT' into a brand loved by everyone. I will fully contribute to NEWT's discontinuous growth by maximizing 'customer value' through the power of design." Executive Officer CTO Kentaro Ogawa After working as an engineer at a contract development company, he joined Recruit Co., Ltd. in 2012. He led development as a development manager in key promotional areas, including 'SUUMO' and 'Hot Pepper,' from new business launches to existing business growth. He joined Reiwatravel in January 2026 and assumed his current position in April 2026. "There is still much room for technology to transform the travel industry. I will fully commit to evolving NEWT into a world-class product, both from a technological and organizational perspective." ### New Management Structure Position | Name ---|--- Representative Director CEO | Takaya Shinozuka Director & Executive Officer CHRO | Hiroshi Tamura Executive Officer CBO | Hiroki Uketa Executive Officer CCO | Yuki Oki Executive Officer CPO | Shotaro Magara Executive Officer CIO | Takayuki Tomonaga Executive Officer CSO | Katsunao Miyazawa Executive Officer CAO | Yoshiaki Ono Executive Officer CDO (New Appointment) | Rena Kanahama Executive Officer CTO (New Appointment) | Kentaro Ogawa ### Reiwatravel Company Overview Reiwatravel is a digital travel agency with the mission of "New travel, for everyone." It aims to provide new travel experiences and new social value. Since April 2022, it has offered 'NEWT,' a smart, affordable travel app. The company challenges itself to maximize DX in travel booking and management operations, creating social value through travel experiences. Company Name: Reiwatravel, Inc. Location: Shibuya Infotower 15F, 20-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Representative: Takaya Shinozuka, Representative Director Founding Date: April 5, 2021 Business Activities: Travel agency business License: Class 1 Travel Agency (Registered Travel Agency by Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency: No. 2123) Affiliated Associations: JATA (Japan Association of Travel Agents) Regular Member, IATA (International Air Transport Association) Accredited Agent Company HP: https://newt.net/company 'NEWT' Brand Page: https://newt.net/brand Official SNS ・LINE: https://lin.ee/ZKchfbF ・X: https://x.com/newt_travel ・Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newt_guide/ ・Threads: https://www.threads.com/@newt_guide ・TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newt_travel ・YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newt_travel