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Lazuli Inc. Welcomes Takuya Tsukada as Chief Revenue Officer

Lazuli Inc., headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, has officially appointed Takuya Tsukada as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). With a diverse background in engineering, sales, business development, and organizational management from top consulting firms and major tech companies, Tsukada is poised to lead Lazuli's efforts in driving revenue growth and expanding into global markets.

Takuya Tsukada's Vision for Lazuli

In reflecting on his new role, Tsukada expressed his honor in becoming part of Lazuli. The company specializes in providing product information through advanced AI technologies, tackling essential themes that fortify the competitive edge of enterprises. Tsukada believes that leveraging AI to innovate the industry is central to Lazuli's mission. He aims to draw on his extensive experience to deliver value to a broader clientele both domestically and internationally, while ensuring sustainable growth for the company.

Background and Experience

Tsukada graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in the United States. He accumulated over eight years of experience in IT, business, and strategic consulting for numerous large enterprises through his work at major Japanese system integrators, consulting firms, and notably, KPMG Consulting. In 2019, he joined UiPath, a leader in AI/RPA technology, where he served as a business leader responsible for a vast range of clients, from large corporations to small and medium enterprises in the Japanese market. His contributions to formulating and executing sales strategies were pivotal in building a thriving organization from the ground up, and he has helped drive practical business and operational transformations for over 1,300 clients.

Comments from Lazuli's CEO

Shigenori Hagiwara, Lazuli's CEO, expressed his delight in welcoming Tsukada to the team. Hagiwara emphasized Tsukada's rich experience and impressive credentials in the technology and consulting domains, underscoring his unique leadership qualities that have driven substantial business growth. Hagiwara is confident that Tsukada's acute strategic vision and motivation will be vital for Lazuli as it embarks on its next growth stage.

Hagiwara also highlighted Tsukada's character traits—his integrity, openness, and commitment to colleagues and partners resonate with Lazuli’s core values:

• - Simplicity: The ability to simplify complex situations and propel progress.
• - Decision-making: Rapid and precise decision-making to accelerate business growth.
• - Leadership: Taking ownership and maximizing team potential.
• - Kindness: Building trust through compassionate and respectful communication.

Looking Ahead

With Tsukada's leadership, Lazuli aims to embody these values more profoundly and harness the capabilities of AI and generative AI to create a new standard in product information practices.

Lazuli is dedicated to empowering more businesses in leveraging data and AI to solve managerial challenges through enhanced structural frameworks and expanded value propositions. The company is committed to continuing its mission and appreciates the ongoing support from its partners and clients.

About Lazuli Inc.

Founded in July 2020, Lazuli Inc. is a Japanese startup that specializes in integrating and organizing product information to support the utilization of data and AI through its product data platform, Lazuli PDP. Using advanced AI and machine learning technologies, it facilitates the collection, structuring, and transformation of product data, significantly advancing the digitalization of manufacturing and retail sectors. The Lazuli PDP automates previously labor-intensive data processing tasks and eliminates departmental data silos, enabling companies to deliver consistent product information, thus enhancing customer experiences and optimizing data utilization.

For more information, visit Lazuli's website.