Former Recruit Vice President Osamu Kanai Joins LANY as Outside Director

LANY Welcomes Osamu Kanai as New Outside Director

株式会社LANY, a leading digital marketing support firm based in Shibuya, Tokyo, has announced that Osamu Kanai, former Vice President of Marketing at Recruit, will join its board as an outside director effective October 1, 2025. This move is aligned with LANY's mission to assist clients in achieving business growth by acting as a reliable growth partner.

Background of the Appointment

As LANY approaches its sixth year since its establishment, the focus on expanding business areas while developing a robust organizational structure has become increasingly critical. The company has positioned strategic growth and management enhancement as top priorities. To sustain its growth trajectory, it's essential to formulate long-term business plans that synchronize with its expanding organizational structure, targeting a workforce growth from 50 to potentially 100 employees.

Kanai brings a wealth of experience in holistic business strategies, digital marketing, and organizational management. Throughout his tenure at Recruit, he was responsible for comprehensive marketing strategies that spanned both B2C and B2B products, establishing him as an invaluable asset for LANY.

The expertise Kanai acquired, particularly in the HR sector during his time at Recruit, will uniquely position LANY to navigate its own forthcoming HR business initiatives. By integrating such insights into LANY's policies, the company expects to enrich its core competencies and catalyze organizational strength. The strategic appointment of Kanai is expected to enhance the company's acumen in addressing intrinsic challenges across digital marketing and HR sectors, ultimately aiming to maximize corporate value.

Profile of the New Outside Director

Name: Osamu Kanai

- Current Position: CEO of NexGen
- Former Position: VP of Marketing at Recruit, overseeing human resource development, knowledge distribution, and marketing initiatives.

Kanai spearheaded business growth through integrated marketing strategies encompassing brand development, direct advertising, SEO, and CRM systems, thus rendering him a master in both organizational strategy and management of human resources.

Comments from Leadership

Keita Takeuchi, CEO of LANY:
"Since starting my career at Recruit in 2018, I have regarded Kanai as an everlasting mentor. His acceptance to join LANY's board brings me immense joy. Kanai has been instrumental in guiding us, providing fresh insights and perspectives that we lacked, essential for LANY's current and future success. With his support, I am confident we can forge a stronger and kinder society, aligning with LANY's core vision.”

Osamu Kanai, New Outside Director:
"I am thrilled to join the rapidly advancing LANY as an outside director. I have had the privilege of collaborating with Takeuchi and COO Ichikawa—I see them as the next generation of leaders. Their actions have transformed LANY into a company that meets societal needs. I am committed to assisting LANY’s evolution into a robust organization that positively impacts society. Together, we will learn and strive to enhance our community through our business initiatives.”

About LANY

LANY is a digital marketing support company with a mission to index things of value, offering end-to-end support in SEO, internet advertising, and related areas to foster clients' growth.