PLAY Co., Ltd. Appoints Kenichi Maruyama as New CTO
PLAY Co., Ltd. appointed Kenichi Maruyama as new CTO on June 5, 2026. Since joining in 2016, he led ULIZA development, became the first Tech Lead, and headed the Technical Infrastructure Dept from April 2026.
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PLAY Co., Ltd. (Shibuya, Tokyo; President: Kazumichi Kuroda) announced the appointment of Kenichi Maruyama as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective June 5, 2026.
PLAY has grown by developing and operating major video distribution platforms like Hulu and TVer in Japan. To drive growth amid market changes and AI advancements, the company appointed Maruyama to lead its technical strategy.
Since joining PLAY in 2016, Maruyama led the development of 'ULIZA' and became the company's first Tech Lead in 2022. Since 2023, he served as the development lead for 'PLAY CLOUD' while enhancing engineering productivity. In April 2026, he was named Head of the Technical Infrastructure Department.
As CTO, Maruyama plans to align technology with business strategies, build a flexible development organization, and focus on service quality and security.
Company Profile:
- Name: PLAY Co., Ltd.
- President: Kazumichi Kuroda
- Business: Video solution business
- Established: March 16, 2010
- Address: Shibuya Solasta, 1-21-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Website: https://play.jp/
- Inquiry: pr@play.jp
PLAY has grown by developing and operating major video distribution platforms like Hulu and TVer in Japan. To drive growth amid market changes and AI advancements, the company appointed Maruyama to lead its technical strategy.
Since joining PLAY in 2016, Maruyama led the development of 'ULIZA' and became the company's first Tech Lead in 2022. Since 2023, he served as the development lead for 'PLAY CLOUD' while enhancing engineering productivity. In April 2026, he was named Head of the Technical Infrastructure Department.
As CTO, Maruyama plans to align technology with business strategies, build a flexible development organization, and focus on service quality and security.
Company Profile:
- Name: PLAY Co., Ltd.
- President: Kazumichi Kuroda
- Business: Video solution business
- Established: March 16, 2010
- Address: Shibuya Solasta, 1-21-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Website: https://play.jp/
- Inquiry: pr@play.jp
FAQ
Who has been appointed as the new CTO of PLAY Co., Ltd.?
Kenichi Maruyama was appointed as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) effective June 5, 2026.
What is the background and track record of Kenichi Maruyama?
He joined the company as a new graduate in 2016, worked on 'ULIZA' development, became the first tech lead in 2022, led 'PLAY CLOUD' development, and became head of the Technology Infrastructure Department in April 2026.
Who is the President and Representative Director of PLAY Co., Ltd.?
The President and Representative Director is Kazumichi Kuroda.
What is the address and website URL of PLAY Co., Ltd.?
It is located at Shibuya Solasta, 1-21-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, and the URL is https://play.jp/.
What is the contact email address for inquiries regarding this press release?
The contact email address is pr@play.jp (PLAY Co., Ltd. Public Relations).