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New Executive Structure at Laboro.AI

Laboro.AI, a Tokyo-based company specializing in custom AI development, has recently confirmed a transition to a new executive management framework. This strategic shift aims to enhance corporate value by fostering rapid decision-making led by CEO Tetsuo Shiihashi and expanding its CXO-level expertise.

The updated management structure will dissolve the previous decision-making body composed of multiple representatives and instead centralize leadership under CEO Shiihashi, who will now oversee the entire Laboro.AI group. COO and CTO Hiroshi Fujiwara will continue to manage operations while leading a new team dedicated to mergers, acquisitions, and business investments focused on creating new business areas. Furthermore, some of the responsibilities previously held by the executive officers will be delegated to the execution officers in various fields, allowing them to fully utilize their expertise.

With this centralized decision-making and delegation of authority to each CXO, Laboro.AI aims to create a robust executive structure capable of responding to changes in technology and business environments effectively. The decision regarding this new management framework was approved at a board meeting held on May 14, 2026, and is set to take effect on June 1, 2026.

Background and Purpose

In recent years, advancements in large language models (LLMs) and AI agents have positioned AI as a critical factor for enhancing national and industrial competitiveness globally. Major companies, particularly from the U.S. and China, are integrating AI into their core operations to gain a competitive edge. Meanwhile, a disparity in AI implementation capabilities has emerged within domestic industries, highlighting a significant 'AI divide.'

According to a study released by JUAS in April 2026, domestic companies allocate 75.9% of their IT budget to maintaining existing operations, leaving only 24.1% for new initiatives that include AI. This allocation has shown minimal fluctuation over the past five years. There is an urgent need for deeper integration of AI into individual business contexts, as the current adoption tends to be limited to a few innovative product and service developments utilizing AI.

Since its establishment in 2016 with the mission 'To create new shapes for all industries' and 'Connect technology with business,' Laboro.AI has focused on tailored AI development. By engaging directly with each client, the company has sought to bridge the final mile of AI implementation in business environments. With a particular emphasis on core sectors like manufacturing, construction, and retail, Laboro.AI has successfully embedded AI into essential operations, maintaining over 20% annual growth post its IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Growth Market in July 2023.

As the company celebrates its 10th anniversary in April 2026, it views the upcoming five years as its 'second founding period.' This transition aims to transform accumulated AI implementation knowledge into a robust industrial foundation to improve domestic companies' AI capabilities. Moreover, the imminent new executive management structure serves as a core initiative to drive this transformation forward swiftly, creating new business areas beyond previous extensions and significantly enhancing corporate value while contributing to the upliftment of AI competitiveness within domestic industries.

Laboro.AI remains committed to achieving its medium-term management plan and sustainably enhancing corporate value through this transition. Importantly, these changes do not impact the current performance forecast. For further details, refer to the timely disclosure documents on the company’s IR page at Laboro.AI IR.

Overview of Laboro.AI

• - Company Name: Laboro.AI
• - Location: 104-0061 8 Chome-11-1, Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo
• - Executives: Tetsuo Shiihashi (CEO), Hiroshi Fujiwara (COO and CTO)
• - Established: April 1, 2016
• - Business Focus: Custom AI development and consulting
• - Website: laboro.ai

As one of Japan’s leading AI specialists, Laboro.AI’s tailored AI development aims to enhance corporate growth through new AI-driven business initiatives.