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Kuradashi Transitions to a New Management Structure

Kuradashi, headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, has announced a significant shift in its management structure, effective from July 1, 2026. This change is part of a broader strategy to enhance decision-making speed and maximize synergies within its corporate group. Tatsuya Yamaguchi, formerly the head of the business development department at the Green Infrastructure Company, has been appointed as the new CEO of Kuradashi Energy.

Vision and Mission of Kuradashi

Kuradashi operates with the mission of "Creating a fruitful future through good business" and aims to establish itself as Japan's leading impact company group. The primary goal is to convert social challenges into economic value, ultimately providing significant impacts on society, the environment, and the economy.

The company's mid-term management plan, which spans from June 2025 to June 2027, focuses on three main pillars: 1) Expansion of e-commerce operations, 2) Enhancement of supply chain functions, and 3) Non-linear growth through new ventures, including mergers and acquisitions.

Achievements in Key Business Areas

1. Food Business (Kuradashi Food)

• - August 2024 - June 2025: Kuradashi welcomed two new companies, Cross Edge and L'ATELIER de SHIORI, into its group, establishing customer touchpoints that drive behavioral change through services like frozen meal deliveries and online cooking classes.
• - January 2025: Launched logistics services utilizing over 180 tied warehouses, enhancing outsourcing and surplus inventory purchasing, significantly contributing to food waste reduction.
• - August 2025: Formed a capital and operational partnership with Japan Post, setting the stage to become the leading e-commerce operator in Japan.
• - July 2026: Acquired Nakamura Shoji Co., strengthening both sourcing and sales channels in the alcoholic beverage and retail sectors.

2. Energy Business (Kuradashi Energy)

• - From January 2025: Established a foothold in the grid-scale battery business by developing and operationalizing the Tochigi Koyama Storage Plant for revenue generation.
• - June 2026: Completed the acquisition of Chukyo Electric Power Co., solidifying a value chain that combines battery storage and retail. Currently, there are ongoing discussions for joint development projects with Tsuzuki and Hongō Smart Asset Company and Green Energy & Company.

3. Real Estate Business (Kuradashi Estate)

• - April 2026: Launched a joint venture with Integrity, entering the vacant house revitalization business to tackle the escalating issue of vacant properties in Japan.

In light of rapid business expansion, Kuradashi is rebranding its companies to align with its group strategy. The delegation of authority to each company’s CEO aims to accelerate decision-making processes. Additionally, a new "M&A Synergy Room" has been established under the leadership of current executive officer Ryo Ōsawa, focusing on maximizing synergies within the food sector.

The New Executive Leadership

In this new management structure, Tatsuya Yamaguchi will assume the role of CEO of Kuradashi Energy. As a key player in the energy business, he has spearheaded the establishment of the Kuradashi Energy Company and has been instrumental in advancing the grid-scale battery initiative. His leadership will be crucial for the company's growth and for addressing societal challenges in the renewable energy sector.

Tatsuya Yamaguchi's Background

Tatsuya graduated from Kyoto University and initially worked at Mitsubishi Corporation, providing fuel oil for power companies. He transitioned through Userbase and ENECHANGE, focusing on service development and corporate sales for energy retailers before joining Kuradashi in October 2022. After leading the establishment efforts for the former Green Infrastructure Company, he became the head of business development in July 2025 and was appointed to his current role effective July 2026.

Comments from Kohei Kawamura, CEO

Representing the changes, CEO Kohei Kawamura stated, "Kuradashi's transition to a new management structure is a strategic refresh aimed at significantly increasing our growth speed, allowing us to tackle the core societal challenges surrounding food, energy, and real estate. Tatsuya's exceptional capabilities in launching new businesses in the energy sector will play a crucial role in the future enhancement of Kuradashi Energy. Additionally, the establishment of the M&A Synergy Room under Ryo's leadership will strengthen synergies and drive growth in our food business. We are excited for the community to witness the future advancements of Kuradashi."

Future Management Structure

Post July 1, 2026, the management structure will be as follows:

• - Ryuya Sekito - Chairman
• - Kohei Kawamura - CEO
• - Kei Takasugi - CFO
• - Kohei Tokuyama - CEO of Kuradashi Food
• - Ryo Ōsawa - Director of M&A Synergy Room
• - Tatsuya Yamaguchi - CEO of Kuradashi Energy
• - Kaoru Okamura - CAO and Head of Corporate Division.

Looking ahead, Kuradashi is committed to addressing the pressing social issues and aims to continue its evolution into the leading impact enterprise group in Japan through good business practices that create both social impact and economic value.