Management team

Yosuke Akiyoshi

[ CEO ]

Started an internet-related venture business while in university. Joined Nifty Corporation in 2005 and dealt with planning and development of multiple internet services. Akiyoshi came up with a matching service for individuals and corporations as he experienced both positions as a contractor and an ordering party for work, and founded REIT Co., Ltd. (currently LANCERS,INC.) in April 2008. In December 2008. The company launched “Lancers” which is Japan’s first crowdsourcing service. And then, the company developed matching services for freelance/side businesses and human resource services that promote smart management for enterprises to promote the empowerment of individual with technology. A member of Japan Association of Corporate Executives since April 2019.

Hideaki Sone

[ Director ]

Worked for McKinsey & Company as a consultant on projects that solve management issues for major clients in the retail and high-tech industries since 2007. Involved in sales and business strategy for “Rakuten Ichiba” at Rakuten,Inc. since 2010, Sone promoted M & A and PMI in the overseas digital content business, and lead management strategy and corporate planning for the group. Joined LANCERS,INC. in February 2015 and gained the position as a Director in November 2015.

Shio Konuma

[ Director ]

From 2005, as an analyst / associate at the investment banking division at Nikko Citigroup, Konuma started engaging in projects that propose capital strategies and financial strategies for major clients in the financial industry to support execution of the projects. Since 2010, Konuma has worked for the finance department at Recruit Co., Ltd., dealing with IPO and other capital policy-related projects, financial strategy planning, and global expansion support such as M&A. Konuma joined LANCERS,INC.in November 2017 and was appointed as an Executive Officer and CFO in April 2018.After successfully leading the company's IPO as the project manager in December 2019,was also appointed as CEO of Lancers Agency in LANCERS INC. group in April 2021. She is now in the position of Director and Executive Officer, also serving as CFO.

Etsuko Okajima

[ Outside Director ]

Joined Mitsubishi Corporation in 1989, McKinsey & Company,Inc. in 2001, GLOBIS Mangement Bank, Inc. in 2002, and became President and Representative Director of GLOBIS Mangement Bank, Inc. in 2005. Established ProNova Inc. in 2007 and became President and Representative Director ( to present). Currently, Director and CHRO of Euglena Co., Ltd. and Outside Director of MARUI GROUP Co.,Ltd.,SEPTENI Holdings Co., Ltd.and Money Forward, Inc.Appointed as an Outside Director of LANCERS,INC in 2015.

Takeyuki Kato

[ Outside Director ]

Joined Intelligence, Ltd. ( currently PERSOL CAREER CO., LTD.) in 1998. Appointed Representative Partner of PERSOL INNOVATION FUND, LLC(currently PERSOL VENTURE PARTNERS LLC) in 2015 ( to present). Currently Outside Director of VISITS Technologies Inc. and Active and Company Ltd. Appointed as an Outside Director of LANCERS INC. in 2018.

Shin Murakami

[ Outside Director ]

While in college, joined the founding of "Dennou-tai", a limited company. In August 2000, Joined Yahoo Japan Corporation following the merger of P.I.M. Inc. and Yahoo Japan Corporation.In April 2012, joined Yahoo Japan as Executive Officer and CMO in charge of planning strategy for mobile business.In November 2017, appointed as Japan Representative of LinkedIn Japan.In April 2022, he joined Google LLC ( to present). Outside Director of Poppins Corporation ( to present) and also serves as a strategic and technical advisor for startups.

Kyosuke Murata

[ Corporate Auditor ]

From 2004, Murata engaged in sales management at Gurunavi, Inc. Since 2007, he dealt with internal control audits and internal audits for about 10 years after participating in projects such as establishing an audit system for evaluating internal controls related to financial reporting under the financial instruments and exchange act, IPO to the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and business improvement. In September 2018, Murata joined LANCERS,INC. and was appointed as a full-time Corporate Auditor.

Koichiro Hirata

[ Outside Corporate Auditor ]

Joined The Yasuda Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd. in 1990 ( currently Sompo Holdings, Inc.). Joined Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Audit Corporation ( currently Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC) in 1992.Joined Chuo Coopers & Lybrand Advisors K.K. ( currently PwC Tax Japan) in August 1997. Worked in IPO consulting and M&A operations for venture companies, etc. August 1999: Opened his own CPA office, and established Advance One, LLC, as President and Director.Appointed as corporate auditor of Bplats,Inc. and ENBIO HOLDINGS, INC.Appointed as Corporate Auditor of LANCERS INC. in 2014.

Toru Nagasawa

[ Outside Corporate Auditor ]

Registered as a lawyer in 1984 and joined KAJITANI LAW OFFICES. In 1995, established Nagasawa Law Office and became a representative attorney ( to present). Currently appointed as an outside director of TOHO HOLDINGS CO., LTD. and Mebuki Financial Group, Inc.Appointed as Corporate Auditor of LANCERS INC. in 2014.

Ryoichi Ueno

[ Executive Officer and General Manager of Marketplace Business ]

Joined LANCERS,INC. in 2014 as a new graduate and started his career as an engineer. Engaged in product planning, function development, launching new businesses, etc. Since 2017, Ueno has been involved in the launch of Lancers TOP (currently known as Lancers Agency Co., Ltd.) as a Product Manager. Since 2018, he has been the head of the online matching business department as a Business Manager of for the “Lancers” job matching platform. In May 2020, he has became the youngest Executive Officer of the company.

Nobuhiko Goto

[ Executive Officerand Division Director in Tech-Agent business ]

Worked in product marketing for print industry at Fujifilm Corporation since 1996. Engaged in launching various services and had been in charge of planning and managing web service in Nifty Corporation since 2001. As the responsible person of web business, Goto promoted transformation of business structure, establishing new business and etc. since 2012. In 2017, he had jurisdiction over web business as Director and Executive Officer. He joined LANCERS,INC. in April 2018. After being in the position of director and executive officer, he is now in the position of Executive Officer from April, 2021.

Nobuhiro Nakajima

[ Executive Officer, CPO ]

Started his career as a software architect at Fuji Soft Inc. in 1996. Since 2000, Nakajima started engaging in various web service startups, research and development, and platform development of major companies as a freelancer. Since 2013, as CTO of start-up members of start-up company, promoted launching global web service and growth. Since February 2017, he has participated in our company and served as General Manager of development department and Deputy General Manager of online matching business department, promoting development organization and product development. He was appointed as an Executive Officer in May 2020.

Akihiko Kido

[ Executive Officer, CHRO and Division Director in Consulting Agent Business ]

Joined Recruit Co., Ltd. in 2007 and was initially engaged in corporate sales of promotional support services in a housing sector. In 2011, Kido took on managerial roles as the area manager for new businesses and as the standardization PJ manager, driving business growth. In 2019, he was appointed as Executive Officer at Miidas Inc., a company under the Persol Group, and later promoted to Vice President and Executive Officer, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this capacity, he formulated and executed strategies for business operations, organizational development, human resources, and significantly improved productivity. In January 2024, he joined our company as Executive Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), and General Manager of Consulting Agent Business department.

Kentaro Togashi

[ Executive Officer and Division Director in Marketplace Business ]

Joined a call center outsourcing company in 2003, Togashi served as thedepartment head responsible for customers in multiple operating companies (BtoC, CtoC, and BtoB SaaS businesses). In March 2022, he joined our company and realized organizational development and productivity improvements had partnerships with freelancers in the field of customer support, inside sales, and customer success teams. After promoting the online matching business department, he was appointed as Executive Officer and General Manager of Marketplace Business department in April 2024.

Ken Okamoto

[ Executive Officer and Division Director in Tech-Agent business ]

After managing a construction company, Okamoto joined Sentmedia Corporation (currently WillOfWork) in 2008. In the staffing services division, he engaged in sales strategy planning and development for the entire division as the area manager and the department manager. In 2019, he joined iStyle Corporation and was appointed as a Director of the company through becoming the Sales Director of iStyle Career Corporation. Subsequently, he partially participated in group management operations as the Vice President of the parent company, iStyle. In January 2023, he joined our company and served as General Manager of the Tech Agent Business Division. In April 2024, he was appointed as Executive Officer and General Manager of the Tech-Agent Business Division.

Kumiko Yasukawa

[ Executive Officer and Division Director in Corporate ]

In 2014, she was involved in launching the "PROsheet" service, which became the predecessor of the agent business after gaining experience in management roles at manufacturing and staffing companies. From 2016, she oversaw the entire corporate division at Paraft Inc. (former Lancers Agency Inc.) In November 2017, after Paraft Inc. became a group subsidiary of our company, she joined our company and served as the Internal Audit Director and Corporate Director. In April 2024, she was appointed as Executive Officer and General Manager of Corporate Department.