Focusing on Business Strategy and Expanding the Financial Foundation: Enhancing Corporate Value Through Integrating Offensive and Defensive Strategies
Skyfall Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tomokazu Hasegawa; hereinafter “Skyfall”) is pleased to announce its transition to a new management structure effective April 1, 2026, aimed at further business expansion and medium- to long-term enhancement of corporate value.
We have continuously delivered new value to society by acting under our vision, “To create a world where great things spread,”. Now, to ensure sustainable growth, we have redefined the roles of our management team to focus on both driving business execution and establishing a robust financial and governance framework.
Establishment of the “VP of Sales” Position and Appointment of Kio Ikeda
First, we have established the position of “VP of Sales” to drive business expansion aligned with our corporate strategy. Kio Ikeda, who has made significant contributions by leading our sales organization as an Executive Officer, has been appointed to this post. Under Mr. Ikeda’s leadership, we plan on aggressively driving sales strategies aimed at maximizing the value we deliver to our partners.
Appointment of Shinya Kaneko as Executive Officer & CFO
Second, Shinya Kaneko has been appointed as an Executive Officer & CFO, tasked with strengthening our financial foundation and optimizing our governance structure. Mr. Kaneko possesses high-level expertise as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) along with global insights gained through his work experience overseas. Moving forward, Mr. Kaneko will lead the establishment of a management infrastructure that supports the medium- to long-term enhancement of our corporate value.
Under this new structure, Skyfall will build a balanced management base integrating offensive and defensive strategies, accelerating sustainable growth to meet the expectations of all our stakeholders.
VP of Sales (Appointed April 1, 2026)
VP of Sales: Kio Ikeda
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Joined Adways Inc. in April 2018, where he engaged in advertising planning and proposal operations for smartphone game application advertisers. He received the company-wide Rookie of the Year Award and was promoted to Unit Manager.
Joined Skyfall Inc. in May 2020, where he established the advertiser sales department for “SKYFLAG” and expanded numerous client accounts, primarily focusing on overseas advertisers. In June 2022, he launched the Human Resources Strategy Office, driving the introduction and revision of personnel systems and the restructuring and reinforcement of recruitment operations. In June 2023, he was appointed as an Executive Officer.
In August 2025, he was seconded to support the establishment of local business operations and sales structures in conjunction with the founding of Skyfall Korea Inc. He assumed the role of VP of Sales in April 2026.
[ Inaugural Message ]
I am Kio Ikeda—the recently appointed VP of Sales.
To date, I have strived to expand our business through overseeing the sales organization for both domestic and international advertisers on our reward marketing platform ‘SKYFLAG,’ as well as developing local corporate accounts through my secondment to Skyfall Korea, which was established in August 2025.
Moving forward, I will accelerate the development of a robust sales framework closely synchronized with our corporate strategy. By maximizing the value delivered to our clients, I aim to enhance the presence of ‘SKYFLAG’ in global markets and contribute to further business growth.
Executive Officer & CFO (Appointed April 1, 2026)
Executive Officer & CFO, General Manager of Corporate Management Division: Shinya Kaneko
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Joined Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC (formerly ShinNihon LLC) in April 2013, engaging in auditing and advisory services primarily for listed companies. Seconded to Ernst & Young LLP New York in September 2019, providing client services primarily to local Japanese corporations. After returning to Japan, he delivered professional services focused on companies expanding globally.
Joined Skyfall Inc. in January 2026, driving the reinforcement of corporate management systems with a primary focus on corporate planning, accounting, and human resources. He was appointed as Executive Officer & CFO in April 2026.
[ Inaugural Message ]
I am Shinya Kaneko—the recently appointed Executive Officer & CFO.
I feel a profound sense of duty and responsibility to take on this role at a crucial turning point as our company advances to its next stage of growth. Leveraging my expertise as a Certified Public Accountant and my experience overseas, I have dedicated myself to strengthening Skyfall’s management foundation, particularly in the areas of finance and corporate management.
Going forward, we will further reinforce our growth domestically while aggressively driving business development in global markets. To realize this, as CFO, I will strengthen our financial and capital strategies, evolve our corporate management systems, and optimize growth investments to establish a management foundation that supports agile, high-speed challenges. Valuing our unique mobility and adventurous spirit, I will aim for sustainable growth and the maximization of corporate value.
I am fully committed to executing my duties to live up to the expectations of all our stakeholders.
About “Skyfall”
| Company Name | : Skyfall Inc. |
| CEO | : Tomokazu Hasegawa |
| Address | : (Tokyo Head Office) 19F Midtown Tower, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo : (Niigata Office) Nippon Life Insurance Niigata Building 7F, 2-4-10 Higashiodori, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata |
| Business Description | : Reward Marketing Platform Business / Other |
| Number of employees | : 200 (As of the end of December 2025) |
| Established | : October 2017 |
| Capital | : 79,393,750 yen |
| Website | : https://skyfall.co.jp/ |
