Hiyaroo Appoints Shogo Izumi as CTO to Revitalize Japan's Manufacturing through Engineering Platforms
The Japanese engineering organization platform Hiyaroo (headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo) has officially announced the appointment of Shogo Izumi as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With a rich background in product development and organizational management from CyberAgent and the Mercari group, as well as experience with public projects at the Digital Agency, Izumi is set to lead the company's mission to foster growth in Japan's manufacturing sector by creating a supportive environment for engineers to address business challenges directly.
Hiyaroo operates with the mission of 'Japan as No.1, again,' focusing on revamping the manufacturing landscape. The company’s existing business revolves around coding assessment services. As Hiyaroo prepares for the launch of its 'HIreRoo Skill Hiring' initiative in October 2025, it aims to evolve beyond mere recruitment support into a comprehensive 'engineering organization platform'.
For this transition, the establishment of the CTO position is seen as crucial. Hiyaroo believes that its own engineering team must exemplify a model for clients, hence the hire of Izumi. Despite his recent appointment, signs of transformation are evident. For instance, the strategy encourages engineers to engage directly with clients and fosters the creation of cross-functional units that allow engineers to align closely with sales and other departments regarding business KPIs.
In his own words, Izumi shared that throughout his career, he has been devoted to considering how he can contribute positively to society. He expressed particular concern regarding Japan's employment system and the fluidity of talent mobility. Hiyaroo endeavors to challenge conventional employment norms through a focus on engineering recruitment—aiming to address significant societal issues. After extensive discussions with CEO Katsuoka about recruitment strategies, Izumi became convinced that Hiyaroo could catalyze change in how employment is structured through its engineering hiring efforts.
As CTO, Izumi's vision extends beyond simply driving business growth; he underscores the importance of building an organization where engineers can tackle real business challenges. He plans to first create a model for engineering organizations at Hiyaroo before expanding this framework through their business to benefit society as a whole.
Shogo Izumi began his career at an independent system integrator before contributing to software engineering across various industries. With extensive engagement in both operational and managerial roles, he has played a vital role in propelling business growth. He has just joined Hiyaroo in 2025.
Hiyaroo offers an all-in-one engineering organization platform, 'HireRoo', which enables recruitment and assessment seamlessly. Through solutions like skill-based hiring and skill interviews, Hiyaroo empowers the creation of robust engineering organizations. The company is committed to enhancing the technical prowess and engineering culture of Japanese companies, ultimately striving for its mission of establishing Japan once again at the forefront of manufacturing.
Over 200 companies, including M3, freee, and Kakaku.com, have integrated Hiyaroo's platform, surpassing 50,000 assessments.
Hiyaroo also focuses on navigating the complexities of engineering recruitment with a keen eye toward modern demands—highlighting techniques from real-world examples such as Google's engineer selection process to prevent mismatches and foster effective hiring practices.
By elevating engineering standards and approaches to recruitment, Hiyaroo aims to reignite Japan's manufacturing legacy while contributing positively to societal employment dynamics.
Background of New CTO Position
Hiyaroo operates with the mission of 'Japan as No.1, again,' focusing on revamping the manufacturing landscape. The company’s existing business revolves around coding assessment services. As Hiyaroo prepares for the launch of its 'HIreRoo Skill Hiring' initiative in October 2025, it aims to evolve beyond mere recruitment support into a comprehensive 'engineering organization platform'.
For this transition, the establishment of the CTO position is seen as crucial. Hiyaroo believes that its own engineering team must exemplify a model for clients, hence the hire of Izumi. Despite his recent appointment, signs of transformation are evident. For instance, the strategy encourages engineers to engage directly with clients and fosters the creation of cross-functional units that allow engineers to align closely with sales and other departments regarding business KPIs.
Shogo Izumi's Vision as CTO
In his own words, Izumi shared that throughout his career, he has been devoted to considering how he can contribute positively to society. He expressed particular concern regarding Japan's employment system and the fluidity of talent mobility. Hiyaroo endeavors to challenge conventional employment norms through a focus on engineering recruitment—aiming to address significant societal issues. After extensive discussions with CEO Katsuoka about recruitment strategies, Izumi became convinced that Hiyaroo could catalyze change in how employment is structured through its engineering hiring efforts.
As CTO, Izumi's vision extends beyond simply driving business growth; he underscores the importance of building an organization where engineers can tackle real business challenges. He plans to first create a model for engineering organizations at Hiyaroo before expanding this framework through their business to benefit society as a whole.
A Brief History of Shogo Izumi
Shogo Izumi began his career at an independent system integrator before contributing to software engineering across various industries. With extensive engagement in both operational and managerial roles, he has played a vital role in propelling business growth. He has just joined Hiyaroo in 2025.
An Insight into Hiyaroo
Hiyaroo offers an all-in-one engineering organization platform, 'HireRoo', which enables recruitment and assessment seamlessly. Through solutions like skill-based hiring and skill interviews, Hiyaroo empowers the creation of robust engineering organizations. The company is committed to enhancing the technical prowess and engineering culture of Japanese companies, ultimately striving for its mission of establishing Japan once again at the forefront of manufacturing.
Over 200 companies, including M3, freee, and Kakaku.com, have integrated Hiyaroo's platform, surpassing 50,000 assessments.
Skill Hiring and Skill Interview
Hiyaroo also focuses on navigating the complexities of engineering recruitment with a keen eye toward modern demands—highlighting techniques from real-world examples such as Google's engineer selection process to prevent mismatches and foster effective hiring practices.
By elevating engineering standards and approaches to recruitment, Hiyaroo aims to reignite Japan's manufacturing legacy while contributing positively to societal employment dynamics.
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