Skyfall Announces New Management Structure with Appointment of VP of Sales and Executive CFO
Achieving specialized business promotion and expanded financial foundations simultaneously. Accelerating corporate value through integrated governance.
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- 📰 Published: April 1, 2026 at 20:00
Skyfall Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Tomokazu Hasegawa; hereinafter 'Skyfall') announces a transition to a new management structure effective April 1, 2026, aimed at further business expansion and long-term corporate value enhancement.
We have defined our vision as 'Creating a world where good things spread' and have continued to provide new value to society. To achieve sustainable growth, we have redefined the roles of our management team to simultaneously realize 'specialization in business promotion' and 'construction of a robust financial and governance structure.'
■ Establishment of VP of Sales and Appointment of Takao Ikeda
First, we have newly established the position of 'VP of Sales' to powerfully drive sustainable business expansion linked to management strategy. Takao Ikeda, who has led our sales organization as an executive officer and made significant contributions, will assume this position. Under Ikeda's leadership, we will strongly promote sales strategies to maximize value provided to customers.
■ Appointment of Executive CFO Shinya Kaneko
Second, Shinya Kaneko has been appointed as Executive CFO, responsible for strengthening the financial foundation and optimizing the governance structure. Kaneko possesses high-level expertise as a Certified Public Accountant and global insights based on his experience working abroad. Centered on Kaneko, we will establish a management foundation that supports long-term corporate value enhancement.
Under this new structure, Skyfall will build an 'integrated offensive and defensive' management foundation to meet the expectations of our stakeholders and accelerate sustainable growth.
■ VP of Sales (Effective April 1, 2026)
VP of Sales: Takao Ikeda
[Profile]
Joined Adways Inc. in April 2018, engaged in advertising planning for smartphone game apps. Received the company-wide Rookie of the Year award and was promoted to Unit Manager.
Joined Skyfall Inc. in May 2020, launched the advertiser sales department for 'SKYFLAG,' and expanded many clients, mainly overseas. Launched the HR Strategy Office in June 2022, promoting the introduction/revision of HR systems and the review/strengthening of recruitment structures. Appointed as Executive Officer in June 2023.
Seconded to Skyfall Korea Inc. in August 2025 upon its establishment, promoting local business launch and sales structure construction. Appointed as VP of Sales in April 2026.
[Message]
I am Ikeda, and I have been appointed as VP of Sales. I have been working to expand the business by overseeing the sales organization for domestic and international advertisers for the reward marketing platform 'SKYFLAG' and by developing local companies through my secondment to Skyfall Korea, established in August 2025. Moving forward, I will accelerate the construction of a robust sales structure closely linked to management strategy and maximize value for customers, thereby contributing to the increased presence of 'SKYFLAG' in the global market and further business growth.
■ Executive CFO (Effective April 1, 2026)
Executive CFO, General Manager of Management Administration Division: Shinya Kaneko
[Profile]
Joined Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC in April 2013, engaged in audit and advisory services mainly for listed companies.
Seconded to Ernst & Young LLP New York in September 2019, providing client services mainly to local Japanese companies. After returning, provided services mainly to companies expanding globally.
Joined Skyfall Inc. in January 2026, promoting the strengthening of management administration systems, focusing on management planning, accounting, and HR. Appointed as Executive CFO in April 2026.
[Message]
I am Kaneko, and I have been appointed as Executive CFO. I feel a great sense of mission and responsibility in taking on this role at a critical juncture as our company moves to the next growth stage. Utilizing my expertise as a CPA and my experience abroad, I have been working to strengthen the management foundation at Skyfall, focusing on finance and management administration. Moving forward, I will further strengthen domestic growth and promote business expansion in the global market. To achieve this, as CFO, I will strengthen financial and capital strategies, evolve management administration systems, and optimize growth investments to build a management foundation that supports speedy challenges. While cherishing the mobility and challenging spirit unique to Skyfall, I aim for sustainable growth and the maximization of corporate value. I will fulfill my duties to the best of my ability to meet the expectations of our stakeholders.
■ About Skyfall
Company Name: Skyfall Inc.
Representative: Tomokazu Hasegawa, President
Location: (Tokyo HQ) 19F Midtown Tower, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo; (Niigata Office) 7F Nippon Life Niigata Bldg, 2-4-10 Higashiodori, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata
Business: Reward marketing platform business and other businesses
Established: October 2017
Employees: 200 (as of end of Dec 2025)
Capital: 79,393,750 JPY
Website: https://skyfall.co.jp/
We have defined our vision as 'Creating a world where good things spread' and have continued to provide new value to society. To achieve sustainable growth, we have redefined the roles of our management team to simultaneously realize 'specialization in business promotion' and 'construction of a robust financial and governance structure.'
■ Establishment of VP of Sales and Appointment of Takao Ikeda
First, we have newly established the position of 'VP of Sales' to powerfully drive sustainable business expansion linked to management strategy. Takao Ikeda, who has led our sales organization as an executive officer and made significant contributions, will assume this position. Under Ikeda's leadership, we will strongly promote sales strategies to maximize value provided to customers.
■ Appointment of Executive CFO Shinya Kaneko
Second, Shinya Kaneko has been appointed as Executive CFO, responsible for strengthening the financial foundation and optimizing the governance structure. Kaneko possesses high-level expertise as a Certified Public Accountant and global insights based on his experience working abroad. Centered on Kaneko, we will establish a management foundation that supports long-term corporate value enhancement.
Under this new structure, Skyfall will build an 'integrated offensive and defensive' management foundation to meet the expectations of our stakeholders and accelerate sustainable growth.
■ VP of Sales (Effective April 1, 2026)
VP of Sales: Takao Ikeda
[Profile]
Joined Adways Inc. in April 2018, engaged in advertising planning for smartphone game apps. Received the company-wide Rookie of the Year award and was promoted to Unit Manager.
Joined Skyfall Inc. in May 2020, launched the advertiser sales department for 'SKYFLAG,' and expanded many clients, mainly overseas. Launched the HR Strategy Office in June 2022, promoting the introduction/revision of HR systems and the review/strengthening of recruitment structures. Appointed as Executive Officer in June 2023.
Seconded to Skyfall Korea Inc. in August 2025 upon its establishment, promoting local business launch and sales structure construction. Appointed as VP of Sales in April 2026.
[Message]
I am Ikeda, and I have been appointed as VP of Sales. I have been working to expand the business by overseeing the sales organization for domestic and international advertisers for the reward marketing platform 'SKYFLAG' and by developing local companies through my secondment to Skyfall Korea, established in August 2025. Moving forward, I will accelerate the construction of a robust sales structure closely linked to management strategy and maximize value for customers, thereby contributing to the increased presence of 'SKYFLAG' in the global market and further business growth.
■ Executive CFO (Effective April 1, 2026)
Executive CFO, General Manager of Management Administration Division: Shinya Kaneko
[Profile]
Joined Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC in April 2013, engaged in audit and advisory services mainly for listed companies.
Seconded to Ernst & Young LLP New York in September 2019, providing client services mainly to local Japanese companies. After returning, provided services mainly to companies expanding globally.
Joined Skyfall Inc. in January 2026, promoting the strengthening of management administration systems, focusing on management planning, accounting, and HR. Appointed as Executive CFO in April 2026.
[Message]
I am Kaneko, and I have been appointed as Executive CFO. I feel a great sense of mission and responsibility in taking on this role at a critical juncture as our company moves to the next growth stage. Utilizing my expertise as a CPA and my experience abroad, I have been working to strengthen the management foundation at Skyfall, focusing on finance and management administration. Moving forward, I will further strengthen domestic growth and promote business expansion in the global market. To achieve this, as CFO, I will strengthen financial and capital strategies, evolve management administration systems, and optimize growth investments to build a management foundation that supports speedy challenges. While cherishing the mobility and challenging spirit unique to Skyfall, I aim for sustainable growth and the maximization of corporate value. I will fulfill my duties to the best of my ability to meet the expectations of our stakeholders.
■ About Skyfall
Company Name: Skyfall Inc.
Representative: Tomokazu Hasegawa, President
Location: (Tokyo HQ) 19F Midtown Tower, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo; (Niigata Office) 7F Nippon Life Niigata Bldg, 2-4-10 Higashiodori, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata
Business: Reward marketing platform business and other businesses
Established: October 2017
Employees: 200 (as of end of Dec 2025)
Capital: 79,393,750 JPY
Website: https://skyfall.co.jp/
FAQ
What is the purpose of Skyfall's new management structure?
To simultaneously achieve specialized business promotion and a robust financial foundation to enhance corporate value.
Who has been appointed as VP of Sales?
Takao Ikeda has been appointed. He has contributed to leading the sales organization and launching overseas operations.
Who has been appointed as CFO?
Shinya Kaneko has been appointed. He will leverage his expertise as a CPA and global experience to strengthen management.