Yuka Yaginuma of SourceNext Excels at Japan CxO Award 2025

Yuka Yaginuma of SourceNext Shines at Japan CxO Award 2025

On December 8th, the prestigious Japan CxO Award 2025, organized by BNG Partners, recognized Yuka Yaginuma, the Chief Product Officer (CPO) of SourceNext Corporation, as the winner in the Cross-Domain category. This accolade highlights her significant contributions and role as a model for future leaders in the C-suite.

The Recognition

Yuka was previously selected as a finalist in the Cross-Domain category, where her innovative approach and outstanding leadership qualities caught the eye of the award's judges. During the award ceremony held today, Yuka's commitment to excellence was acknowledged as she was honored with the greatest prize — the Best Award. This achievement marks a milestone not just for her personal career but also for SourceNext as a company committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation.

About Yuka Yaginuma

Yuka Yaginuma joined SourceNext in April 2007 and has held various positions, including in product planning and the e-commerce division. Currently serving as the CPO, she is responsible for product development, digital marketing, and public relations, driving an impressive 45% of the company’s total sales.

In her early career, Yuka played a pivotal role in the success of flagship products like Ultra Subtitle, Kisplate, and ThinkFree. She later made headlines as the first producer of Pocketalk, achieving a significant milestone in 2019 as the world’s best-selling translation device. Recently, Yuka has successfully launched international products such as Pebblebee and Oura Ring in the Japanese market, generating numerous hit products.

Furthermore, leveraging SourceNext's extensive customer base of 20 million, she spearheads innovative digital marketing strategies while also handling public relations, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of the tech industry.