Japan CxO Award 2025: Celebrating Outstanding Leaders and Innovation
Japan CxO Award 2025: Celebrating Excellence and Innovation
The Japan CxO Award 2025, powered by Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company, has successfully concluded its final judging process and announced its winners during an award ceremony held on December 8, 2025. This inaugural event is dedicated to recognizing leaders who serve as role models for the next generation of CxOs, focusing on their achievements and challenges in various industries. The awards aim to highlight 135 nominees, representing the forefront of leadership in the CxO domain.
Grand Prize Winner
The Grand Prize winner at this year's award ceremony is Ms. Shiho Miyanaga, COO of Helpfeel Inc. Under her leadership, Helpfeel has positioned itself as a pioneering platform utilizing AI for search-based FAQs. Ms. Miyanaga has an impressive background as a Director in the Investment Banking Division at SMBC Nikko Securities, notably handling IPOs and M&A for technology firms. Since joining Helpfeel in August 2022, she has played a critical role in strategizing and executing growth initiatives as CFO and CRO. Now, as COO, she is responsible for overseeing business operations, sales, and organizational management.
Helpfeel's core service focuses on reducing user inquiries and enhancing self-resolution rates, making it an essential tool for businesses seeking efficient customer engagement solutions. As the company expands its client base, Ms. Miyanaga is actively involved in the groundwork necessary for sustainable business growth and profitability.
Outstanding Award Winners
In addition to the Grand Prize winner, several notable individuals received Outstanding Awards across various categories. Here are the distinguished winners:
- - Business Sector
Challenger Class Outstanding Award: Kazuhiro Shiraishi, COO/CHRO of UtaiTe Inc.
- - Management Sector
Growth Class Outstanding Award: Shuhei Nakagawa, CFO of Fast Doctor Inc.
- - Human Resources Sector
Growth Class Outstanding Award: Kotaro Sato, CHRO of Brown Rivers Inc.
- - Technology Sector
- - Sales and Marketing Sector
Growth Class Outstanding Award: Kai Hanada, Head of Marketing at Sales Marker Inc.
- - Cross-Domain Sector
- - U40 Sector
- - Global Challenge Sector
- - Local Leader Sector
- - Hard Things Sector
- - Audience Choice Sector
We truly commend the exceptional achievements of all awardees chosen from a pool of numerous candidates. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who participated in this journey as nominees and those who cast their votes passionately.
The Japan CxO Award strives to create an environment for future CxOs to shine and to honor the accomplishments of leaders who propel the Japanese economy while shaping role models for society.
This award was made possible with support from various sponsors, including Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company as the title sponsor, alongside organizations like Live Consulting, Cybersecurity Cloud, and many others.
About Japan CxO Award
The Japan CxO Award emphasizes leaders who contribute not only to enhancing corporate value but also to generating social influence through their roles. Candidates are evaluated based on seven criteria that encompass business growth impact, innovation, leadership capabilities, and more.
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