June 2026 Media Coverage | Challenge of Utilizing Senior Professional Human Resources and Regional Revitalization Featured in "Kanazawa Seaside FM," "Mydo News," and "coki"

Pro Jinzai Kiko Inc. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Akira Takahashi) is pleased to announce its media appearances and coverage in June 2026. The company is engaged in projects such as the "Senior x Regional Revitalization Project 2026," connecting the "experience assets" of senior individuals with regional companies for business succession, problem-solving of management issues, and the development of "next-generation" leaders. Recently, our company was interviewed and featured in multiple major and specialized media outlets, discussing the management of senior human resources and our founding aspirations for regional revitalization.

Background and Overview of Media Coverage and Appearances

Currently, Japan, particularly in regional cities, faces serious challenges such as "regional business succession" due to the aging of "company presidents" and a shortage of "CXO talent" and "professional human resources" capable of handling advanced management. On the other hand, the current situation does not adequately optimize the opportunities for "senior" individuals with abundant knowledge and experience.

Our representative, Akira Takahashi, has been advocating for practical ways to utilize senior human resources and schemes that lead to "regional revitalization" in response to these challenges faced by PE funds and regional small and medium-sized enterprises. In June, these initiatives were recognized and featured in a wide range of media, from a major news site originating in Kansai to a specialized media outlet for sustainability and a regional community FM station.

Major Media Coverage and Appearances

1. Kanazawa Seaside FM (Radio and YouTube)

Date of Coverage: June 22, 2026

Program Name: 〈President, Tell Us About Your Company〉

Overview: In addition to radio coverage, a video was released on the official YouTube channel. Representative Director Takahashi spoke in detail about his "founding aspirations" and the specific vision of the "Senior x Regional Revitalization Project 2026," which is currently a focus.

URL: https://youtu.be/H0rB3vvmlXI?si=NCTWARb2quOfwMxv

2. Mydo News (Operated by Kobe Shimbun)

Date of Coverage: June 25, 2026

Title: "This Was Normal at My Previous Company" Senior Talent in Their 60s Who Don't Accept Instructions: They Aren't Bad People, But Their Self-Centered Stories Are Annoying [Explained by a Senior Talent Headhunter]

Overview: Addressing the real-life concerns in managing senior human resources, our insights as a headhunter specializing in seniors were used to provide concrete explanations on points for smooth organizational integration and ability utilization.

URL: https://maidonanews.jp/article/16620355

3. Sustainability Information Web Media "coki"

Date of Coverage: June 9, 2026

Overview: On a media platform that visualizes corporate sustainability and SDGs initiatives, our business model of returning "experience assets" to society and our efforts to support the survival of regional companies were introduced.

URL: https://coki.jp/sustainable/sdgs/83780/

Comment from Representative Director and President, Akira Takahashi

"For many companies, especially excellent regional small and medium-sized enterprises invested in by PE funds, business succession and strengthening management systems are urgent tasks. We are not just engaged in simple human resource introductions; we are reinforcing the creation of systems to recirculate the brilliant 'experience assets' held by seniors as 'next-generation CXO talent' to the regions. Through this media coverage, we hope that the potential of senior professional human resources and a new form of regional revitalization will reach more business owners and fund managers."

Pro Jinzai Kiko Inc.

"Transforming individual experience into social assets. Turning one person's story into the power of the next generation."

We introduce and provide ongoing support for successor candidates, CXO talent, and professional human resources who solve management issues for regional companies. Through the circulation of experience assets, we aim to realize a society where everyone can shine throughout their lives.

Location: 5F, Hulic JP Akasaka Building, 2-5-8 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Representative: Representative Director and President, Akira Takahashi Business Activities: Management Support Business, Professional Human Resource Introduction Business, DX Promotion Support Business URL: https://pro-j.co.jp/

【Profile of Representative Director and President】 Akira Takahashi (born in Yamaguchi Prefecture). With approximately 25 years in the human resources industry, he has supported over 30,000 management professionals and received numerous awards, including MVP at the Headhunter Summit. He is known as a legend in the headhunting world. He founded Pro Jinzai Kiko Inc. in 2024. Advocating for a flat world that transcends all barriers of age, gender, and region, he proposed the "Senior x Regional Revitalization Project 2026." He is a passionate leader who supports the transformation of regional companies and also enjoys running in his private life. He is creating a market that connects experience assets to the next generation. His hobby is cooking.

【Contact】 Pro Jinzai Kiko Inc. Public Relations Department Email: info@pro-j.co.jp URL: https://pro-j.co.jp/contact/