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OpenWork Appoints Ryo Munakata as New Director to Elevate Job Market Transparency

OpenWork Inc., a prominent information platform for job changes and employment based in Shibuya, Tokyo, has appointed Ryo Munakata, the Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Executive Officer, as a new board member. This strategic appointment marks a significant shift in the company's management aimed at accelerating the growth of a product-driven approach and enhancing corporate value.

The company's mission is to create a job market where everyone can shine, and the newly elected director Munakata aims to fulfill the vision of the "Working Data Platform" (WDP). With a strong background in brand management from his time at multinational consumer goods companies and his role as the head of content services for a major foreign tech firm, Munakata has been instrumental since joining OpenWork in September 2023. As the head of product management, he has successfully improved the recruitment support service "OpenWork Recruiting" and established a robust product development framework.

The comprehensive nature of the WDP initiative is not limited to job change support but also aims to offer value in management and organizational development, as well as in the financial and capital markets. By integrating Munakata's product strategy and business growth expertise into decision-making, the company intends to accelerate product-led growth and further enhance transparency in Japan's labor market.

Comments from CEO Yoji Osawa

Yoji Osawa, the CEO of OpenWork, commented on Munakata's appointment, highlighting his expertise in brand management acquired at global companies and his strong capability for business planning and execution. Since joining the company, Munakata has been focused on enhancing the company's brand power and product value. Recently, he has also taken the lead in planning AI products that utilize OpenWork's working data, which strengthens the company's competitive edge. With this new appointment, the company aims to further reinforce its management structure by considering both product and marketing aspects, driving the WDP initiative and transforming the job market for long-term corporate value.

Comments from New Director Ryo Munakata

Munakata expressed his commitment to the company's vision of providing meaningful work opportunities for everyone. He emphasized his dedication to transforming the job market through product evolution since joining the team. With over 20 million employee reviews accumulated since the company's establishment in 2007, he views this resource as a societal asset that enhances labor market transparency. In an era where work values are shifting and new technologies such as AI and data utilization are evolving, Munakata reassured that the foundation of disseminating public-interest information remains unchanged. He aims to push the WDP further forward, enabling individuals to proactively shape their careers in a society that appropriately recognizes companies committed to meaningful work experiences.

Profile of Ryo Munakata

Ryo Munakata graduated from the University of Tokyo and started his career at Coca-Cola Japan. He later held a brand manager role in oral and beauty care at Johnson & Johnson. He transitioned to Amazon Japan, where he was responsible for the Japanese business of unlimited reading services within the books division. After joining OpenWork in September 2023, he took on the role of Executive Officer in January 2025 and was appointed as a director in March 2026.

The management structure as of March 25, 2026:

• - President & CEO: Yoji Osawa
• - Director & Executive Officer (CTO): Shunsuke Ikeuchi
• - Director & Executive Officer (CPO): Ryo Munakata (newly appointed)
• - Outside Director: Takako Wakatsuki
• - Outside Director: Koji Onozuka
• - Full-time Auditor (Outside): Yukiko Takahashi
• - Auditor (Outside): Kengo Hirabayashi
• - Auditor: Toshikazu Ono

About OpenWork

OpenWork is the leading platform that shares employee experiences based on their real work experiences. It accumulates approximately 21 million pieces of feedback from current and former employees, making it the largest review website of its kind in Japan. With about 7.88 million members as of the end of February 2026, OpenWork aims to create a more open corporate environment and enhance the transparency of the job market, contributing to the development of a healthy employment ecosystem and supporting better matches between companies and individuals to empower people to live authentically.

OpenWork Inc. Overview

• - Representative: President & CEO Yoji Osawa
• - Location: 39th floor, Shibuya Scramble Square, 2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya, Tokyo
• - Business Description: Development and operation of the job information platform "OpenWork" and the Working Data Platform business
• - Capital: 1,649 million yen