Corner Inc. Strengthens Management Structure with New CFO Appointment

Corner Inc. Announces New CFO Appointment at a Key Growth Phase

Tokyo, Japan – Corner Inc. (headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo), a boutique human resources firm led by CEO Takahiro Monma, is excited to announce the appointment of Koji Nakao as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective July 1, 2025. This decision reflects the company's commitment to integrating business, organizational, and financial strategies to enhance its management structure in pursuit of continued growth.

Context of Appointment

Since its inception in 2016, Corner has leveraged the expertise and execution capabilities of professional HR personnel to support businesses in overcoming diverse organizational and management challenges. The service, branded “CORNER,” is set to celebrate its sixth anniversary on June 17, 2025, with over 10,000 registered HR professionals and more than 2,000 companies utilizing its services as of January 2025.

As Corner enters a significant scale phase during the fiscal year 2025, it aims to expand existing business operations while simultaneously tackling multiple challenges. Key areas of focus will be strengthening its organizational structure, investing in talent, and ensuring sustainable governance.

Koji Nakao’s Role and Background

Koji Nakao, who joins Corner as CFO, brings extensive experience in finance and governance from both Japanese and foreign financial institutions. His career spans practical management roles within several startups, where he has played instrumental roles in preparing for IPOs and managing investor relations.

Nakao expresses his commitment to Corner's mission, stating, “I deeply resonate with Corner’s purpose of changing HR, changing organizations, and ultimately changing the world. By enhancing the impact of our professional boutique business, I firmly believe we can address pressing social challenges. I am excited to work alongside our employees and stakeholders to cultivate moments of synergy and collaboration.”

Utilizing his background in finance and management, Nakao aims to create a robust management structure that balances essential investments with long-term organizational governance. “I look forward to contributing to the foundational work that allows Corner to leverage its organizational culture and strengths as we advance to the next stage,” he adds.

Career Highlights

Nakao has a track record of significant contributions, previously holding key positions in a major Japanese financial conglomerate as the responsible officer for group consolidated financial statements and overseeing a publicly listed company during a corporate restructuring. He also played a crucial role at a foreign securities firm in the finance division, focusing on consolidated accounts and taxation for its Japanese headquarters. His experience extends to various startups, where he was responsible for managing finance and operational control, from IPO preparations to post-listing investor relations.

About Corner Inc.

Founded in 2016 by Takahiro Monma with the mission of transforming HR and organizations globally, Corner provides the professional HR boutique service “CORNER.” The company connects businesses looking to solve diverse organizational challenges with parallel workers who possess immediate impact. The registered user base of parallel workers has surpassed 10,000 individuals as of January 2025.