New Leadership at Core BTS: Toshitaka Oiwa and Hiroyuki Oshida Take the Helm
New Leadership at Core BTS
Core BTS, a comprehensive digital transformation consultancy, has made a significant change in its leadership team. Starting March 1, 2025, Toshitaka Oiwa will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer, while Hiroyuki Oshida will become the new Chief Financial Officer. This major shift follows the departure of current CEO Kevin Thimjon and CFO Eric Weber, who will assist in a smooth transition until mid-March.
Background on Toshitaka Oiwa
Toshitaka Oiwa has an impressive track record, having served as Chairman of Core BTS as well as President of NRI Holdings America, the parent company of Core BTS. His experience spans across various board positions within U.S. subsidiaries, focusing on merger and acquisition activities, business collaboration, and overall growth strategy. Before relocating to the U.S., Oiwa held pivotal roles in Tokyo at NRI, where he was instrumental in leading numerous acquisitions, including the acquisition of Core BTS itself in 2021.
Oiwa's career also includes significant experience in the consulting sector, notably with AlixPartners, a renowned U.S.-based consulting firm, where he specialized in merger and acquisition strategies.
Hiroyuki Oshida: The New CFO
Hiroyuki Oshida has built a strong foundation at NRI since 2020, focusing on global strategy. His expertise includes contributing to several key acquisitions, which provided him with a thorough understanding of Core BTS's operations and team dynamics. Prior to his tenure at NRI, Oshida worked for over a decade in the financial and merger advisory industries, further enriching his skill set for his new role.
As CFO, Oshida expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity to enhance Core BTS's robust foundation while supporting its strategic plans and investments.
Leadership Transition
The outgoing leaders, Kevin Thimjon and Eric Weber, played crucial roles in positioning Core BTS as a leader in digital transformation services, providing clients with competitive advantages and innovative solutions. Toshitaka Oiwa commended the existing team, stating, "I am honored to take on the CEO role and am committed to accelerating our growth in North America."
This leadership shift aims to navigate Core BTS through its next growth phase, leveraging Oiwa and Oshida's expertise to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the digital landscape.
About Core BTS
Founded as part of the NRI Group, Core BTS focuses on helping organizations undergo substantial transformations utilizing cutting-edge technologies. The firm thrives on simplifying complex technological challenges, thus enabling clients to achieve desired business outcomes efficiently.
With this new leadership structure, Core BTS is poised to continue its trajectory toward becoming a frontrunner in digital transformation consultancy, facilitating the technological evolutions that will define the future of numerous industries. As both leaders are based in New York, they have immediate access to key markets and clients, ensuring their strategies align closely with industry demands.
For further information about Core BTS and its offerings, interested parties are encouraged to visit the company's official website at corebts.com.
Moving forward, Core BTS is set to redefine digital transformation under the guidance of its new leadership, ensuring its clients can navigate the complexities of the rapidly changing technological landscape with confidence.