Agent Grow Announces New Board Structure to Strengthen Corporate Governance

On August 27, 2025, Agent Grow, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, announced significant changes to its external director lineup during an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the company's ongoing mission to set new standards in the SES (System Engineering Service) industry.

New Appointments

The changes involve the appointment of two new external directors, Takumi Suganuma and Hirokazu Sato, effective immediately from the date of the shareholders meeting. These appointments aim to enhance corporate governance and compliance within the organization. The company hopes that this bolstered governance will further facilitate the execution of their mission, which is articulated as, "Setting new standards for the SES industry."

Introducing Takumi Suganuma

Takumi Suganuma is a distinguished attorney and certified public accountant, affiliated with the Link Partners Law Firm. He brings a wealth of experience in financial auditing and corporate law to Agent Grow. Takumi previously worked at Deloitte Tohmatsu, focusing on accounting audits before moving to the Japan Exchange Group’s listing examination department. Notably, he played a key role at Cookpad, where he was involved in public offerings and corporate legal matters. In August 2025, he will transition to serve as a new external director for Agent Grow, where his legal expertise and corporate experience will be invaluable.

Introducing Hirokazu Sato

On the other hand, Hirokazu Sato is a special labor consultant at HR Plus, a firm that specializes in human resource consulting. Sato’s work centers on labor law compliance, providing services that include consulting on labor issues, employment regulations, IPO support, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and international labor matters. His substantial experience in labor due diligence and post-merger integration enhances Agent Grow's compliance framework, particularly in the realms of corporate governance and industry standards. He also holds several external director roles in various listed companies, amplifying his impact on HR compliance.

Departure of Ken Nishida

Alongside these new appointments, the company will bid farewell to Ken Nishida, who has served as an external director since August 1, 2022. His resignation will take effect on August 31, 2025. Agent Grow extends its sincere gratitude for his contributions over the past three years and wishes him success in his future endeavors.

Updated Executive Structure

The following is a current overview of the executive structure at Agent Grow, effective from September 1, 2025:

- Tomoya Kai - CEO (No change)
- Keita Kitaoka - Director (No change)
- Takumi Suganuma - New External Director
- Hirokazu Sato - New External Director
- Yuta Hayakawa - Full-Time Auditor (No change)
- Izumi Mori - External Auditor (No change)
- Taro Yoshida - External Auditor (No change)

Company Background

About Agent Grow

- Name: Agent Grow, Inc.
- Location: Ark Hills South Tower 4F, 1-4-5 Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo 106-0032
- Founded: May 2016
- CEO: Tomoya Kai
- Capital: 100 million JPY
- Business: SES business, SaaS business
- Employees: 574 (as of August 31, 2025)
- Offices: Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and fully remote operations

As Agent Grow embarks on this new chapter with its restructured board, the company remains committed to refining its governance frameworks while setting new benchmarks within the SES landscape. By appointing seasoned professionals equipped with extensive legal and HR expertise, Agent Grow is poised to navigate the complexities of the corporate environment and uphold its corporate governance standards.