Reiwa Travel Announces Appointment of Two New Executive Officers to Strengthen Management Structure

Reiwa Travel 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 medium- to long-term growth strategy and strengthen 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 a design firm and advertising production company, she transitioned to UI/UX design. From 2019, she was involved in new business development at BCG Digital Ventures (now BCG X). She joined Reiwa Travel in February 2022, leading 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 dedicate myself to maximizing 'customer value' through the power of design and contributing to NEWT's discontinuous growth."

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 the head of development in key promotional areas, including 'SUUMO' and 'Hot Pepper,' from new business launches to the growth of existing businesses. He joined Reiwa Travel in January 2026 and assumed his current position in April 2026.

"The travel industry still has much room for transformation through technology. I will fully commit to both technology and organizational aspects to evolve NEWT into a world-class product."

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 Asagara

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

Reiwa Travel Company Overview

Reiwa Travel is a digital travel agency with the mission of "New Travel, for Everyone." It aims to provide new experiences in travel and new social value. Since April 2022, it has offered the smart, affordable travel app 'NEWT.' The company challenges itself to maximize DX in travel industry booking and management operations, creating social value through the travel experience.

Name: Reiwa Travel Inc.

Location: Shibuya Infotower 15F, 20-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Representative Director Takaya Shinozuka

Founding Date: April 5, 2021

Business Activities: Travel Agency Business

License: Class 1 Travel Agency (Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agency: No. 2123)

Affiliations: JATA (Japan Association of Travel Agents) Regular Member, IATA (International Air Transport Association) Accredited Agent

Company Website: https://newt.net/company

'NEWT' Brand Page: https://newt.net/brand

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