Notice of Appointment of New Director at Sukedachi Research Institute

Sukedachi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter 'the Company'), which operates one of Japan's largest construction human resources matching platforms, announces that Yukiko Matsumiya has been appointed as the new director of its think tank, 'Sukedachi Research Institute,' effective April 22, 2026. ■ Greetings from the New Director, Yukiko Matsumiya The 'Sukedachi Research Institute' has been acting as a think tank to visualize the current state of the industry with data and research its future state, under the mission of 'making construction sites attractive workplaces.' Utilizing the knowledge of 'Sukedachi,' which has over 220,000 registered businesses, we have been providing suggestions for solving issues through fact-finding surveys, report publications, and joint research with external organizations. Currently, the construction industry is at a major turning point, with the progression of work style reforms, the deepening of labor shortages, and the acceleration of construction DX. Under these circumstances, there is a greater need than ever for accurate grasping of the current situation based on field voices and data, and contributing to essential problem solving. Going forward, we will evolve the Sukedachi Research Institute into a nodal point where insights from government, industry, and academia gather, and through dialogue venues such as forums, we will bring together the knowledge of diverse stakeholders to contribute to the realization of a sustainable and attractive construction industry. Joined CyberAgent, Inc. in 2004. Served as project manager for digital marketing planning and creative at the Advertising Business Division. From 2019, served as Division Manager and Board Director at Agile Media Network Inc. Joined Sukedachi Co., Ltd. in May 2025, and has been serving as the Head of the Human Resources Division since December of the same year. Born in Kyoto Prefecture. Yukiko Matsumiya ■ About Sukedachi Research Institute Under the mission of 'making construction sites attractive workplaces,' 'Sukedachi Research Institute' is an organization that works with external experts and third-party institutions to capture trends in the construction industry, visualize the current status and possibilities using all kinds of data, and research the future state of the construction industry. While utilizing the insights gained from the services provided by our company, we will work to make the construction industry an attractive workplace through market research including trend and reality surveys, and study sessions and dialogues inviting experts. 'Sukedachi Research Institute': https://suke-dachi.jp/souken/ Furthermore, regarding the complex and diversifying labor shortage issues in the construction industry, we believe it is necessary for industry, government, and academia to collaborate and pool their knowledge to explore solutions. Therefore, we have been operating the 'Construction Industry Work Style Forum' since 2024 as a forum for discussion looking ahead to the sustainable development of the construction industry. The Construction Industry Work Style Forum 2026 will also feature a wide variety of sessions and invite colorful speakers, and will be held on May 22, 2026, at the Toranomon Hills Forum. Please see the special website for details. 'Construction Industry Work Style Forum 2026': https://suke-dachi.jp/souken/forum/2026/ Company Name: Sukedachi Co., Ltd. Representative: Yoichi Azuma, President and CEO Location: 14F Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Central Park Tower, 6-18-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Established: March 30, 2017 Capital: 80,000,000 yen Business Content: Planning, production, and operation of services using the Internet URL: https://suke-dachi.jp/company/ ■ Inquiries regarding this press release Sukedachi Co., Ltd. Contact: Osanai TEL: 03-6258-0906 Email: pr@suke-dachi.jp