Board of Directors and Managers

Company

CEO

Takashi Karino

2006-2009
Joined Japan Airlines. After working in the International Passenger Division, moved to the Finance & Accounting Division.
2009-2013
Joined Enterprise Turnaround Initiative Corporation of Japan(ETIC). In charge of corporate restructuring of government-affiliated revitalization funds.
Managing Director, engaged in corporate revitalization for Senoh Corporation and Fuji Technica & Miyazu Inc.
2013-2018
Joined CTS Corporation.
Senior Managing Director and CFO (in charge of Strategy , Corporate Planning and Corporate Management ).
Led the company to become a ICT company for construction companys.
Contributed to the company's listing with the 1st Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc(TSE).
Selected as one of the 50 companies in the TSE Corporate Value Improvement Award.
September 2018
Re-founded iXs.
Representative Director Co-CEO
April 2025-
Representative Director CEO.

CTO

Fuminori Yamasaki

June 1998
Founded iXs Research while still a student.
2000-2002
Technical Staff, ERATO Kitano Symbiosis System Project, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).
Developed humanoid robot "PINO".
2011-
Vice President, certified NPO Robotic Increase Center
September 2018
Re-founded iXs.
Representative Director Co-CEO and CTO
April 2025-
Representative Director CTO and Development Div. Director of the Company.
April 2026-
Director CTO and Development Div. Director of the Company.

CAO & Corporate Div. Director

Hiroki Nakayama

■Joined Deloitte Tohmatsu Tax Corporation after working for some business companies.
・Manager, engaged in tax advisory & consultation related to mergers and acquisitions/corporate reorganization for listed companies.
・Tax adviser, gained experience in IPO support.
■2019
Joined iXs when the company transitioned to a new business structure.
・Head of Corporate Division.
・As Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), oversees overall corporate administration and management functions across the company.
・Tax attorney.

Outside Director

Takanori Hibi

■Executive management experience at multinational corporations.
■Leica Geosystems.
・ President and Representative Director of Leica Geosystems
・Led the management of a global company providing infrastructure solutions based on the integration of software and hardware technologies.
・Leveraged deep industry knowledge in the infrastructure sector and extensive experience in driving technology adoption and global business operations.
■2026-
・iXs Independent Outside Director

Full-time Corporate Auditor

Riichiro Isobata

■Joined Nishikata Audit Corporation (now Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC) after working for some business companies.
・Extensive experience with IPO support services
・Accounting audits for large and small companies
■Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC.
・Partner
・Nagano office Head
・Assistant to the head of the Risk Management Office, Quality Control Division.
■2020-
・iXs Full-time Corporate Auditor
・Certified public accountant

Corporate Auditor

Shigeya Furuhata

■Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
・Branch manager
・Group manager
■Zeria Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
・Consistently in charge of new business development, M&A target search, DD, and PMI.
・2009-Managing Director and Business Development Department manager
・2012-Senior Managing Director and General Manager of International
■Division,focusing on the company's international business development
・Audit & Supervisory Board Member(Full-time)
■2022-
iXs Outside Corporate Auditor

Corporate Auditor

Emiko Nakamura

■Built career on practical experience at IT and digital-related companies,
■Followed by comprehensive corporate legal practice at law firms.
■Through experience in both business operations and legal advisory roles, has developed expertise in the design and operation of internal control, compliance, risk management, and corporate governance frameworks.
■2026-
・iXs Corporate Auditor
・Attorney-at-law (Japan).

Business Development Division
Director

Hidekazu Morihiro

■Majored in civil engineering at university.
■Worked for a NTT group subsidiary, IT venture companies, major system integrators.
・Was engaged in new business development including AI, image processing, robotics, etc.
・Led many projects to success.
■Joined iXs
・Since joining iXs, has been promoting DX businesses through the application of technology in the construction sector and the social and industrial infrastructure industries.
・Subsequently, as Head of the Business Development Division, has driven the nationwide expansion of recurring solution-based businesses and promoted multi-unit deployments arising from joint development projects.

Recurring Products Div.
Director

Takaaki Ishizuka

■Network Infrastructure Engineer at a major system integrator
■Launched new businesses at a venture company
・Engaged in many new business launches and contributed to their growth as well as the growth of the company
■Joined iXs
・Has been promoting AI-related solutions into the infrastructure industry.
・Works with a commitment to stable system operation and profitability of services.
・As Head of the Recurring Products Division, has been promoting AI-related solutions in the infrastructure industry.

ICT×3D Div.
Director

Ryo Ogasawara

■More than 15 years of experience in a survey design company.
■Joined a construction ICT companies and a companies specializing in 3D data
・Expert in 3D data creation related to i-Construction
■Joined iXs
・Since joining iXs, has been building a team structure and promoting the linkage of BIM data with robotics and AI/XR technologies.
・As Head of the ICT × 3D Division, promoted the integration of BIM/CIM data with robotics technologies and AI/XR solutions.

Development Division
Expert

Ren Nakayama

■ Gained experience at two venture companies, followed by more than 15 years of experience in embedded device development.
■Worked for 2 venture companies
■More than 15 years of experience in embedded device development.
■Joined iXs
・Since joining iXs, has led the development of platforming electronics/ middleware and of highly reliable systems in parallel with R&D duties (contracted and joint development projects).
・Has promoted development projects towards industry de facto solutions with major enterprises.
・As a technical expert, leads development projects with major corporations aimed at establishing industry standard solutions.

Corporate Div.
Information Technology Team
Senior Manager

Kazuya Yamazaki

■Joined systems department at a financial institution.
■Launched his own AI venture; won awards at National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) Entrepreneur Expo, etc.
■Joined iXs when the company transitioned to a new business structure.
・In charge of data services
・Engaged in multiple AI-related national projects and consortiums for infrastructure.
・Head of IT team
・Promotes stable system operation, system integration, and internal DX.

ICT × 3D Division
Senior Manager

Atsushi Sawaguchi

■Joined a surveying company.
・Engaged in 3D measurement and data creation for roads, erosion control, etc.
■Joined a road company.
・Gained experience in 3D surveying and 3D design for ICT pavement repair work.
■Joined iXs
・Concurrently handled sales operations in the Koshinetsu area and technical roles related to 3D solutions.
・Contributed to the launch of the Koshinetsu regional office as its Head.
・Currently serves as Deputy Head of the ICT×3D Division, promoting the nationwide deployment of ICT- and BIM/CIM-related solutions.

Tohoku Branch Office
Business Development Div.
Senior Manager

Kosuke Kurihara

■After gaining sales experience at a major conglomerate-affiliated enterprise in the infrastructure industry, joined iXs in 2020.
■Joined iXs
・Appointed Head of the Tohoku regional office, the company’s first regional expansion. Led initiatives to address infrastructure site challenges in the Tohoku area, while promoting the planning and nationwide rollout of recurring product offerings as a promotion leader.

East Kanto Branch Office
Business Development Div.
Senior Manager

Jiro Saito

■After gaining sales experience at a major operating company and a construction equipment rental company, joined iXs in 2021.
■Joined iXs
A performed as a top sales representative and was appointed Head of the East Kanto regional office, addressing infrastructure site challenges in the region while promoting collaboration with rental agency partners.

Kyushu Branch Office
Business Development Div.
Senior Manager

Kenichi Nishihara

■After serving as a Sales Manager and Head of i-Construction Promotion at a major construction machinery manufacturer, served as Head of DX Promotion at a construction DX company. Joined iXs in 2025.
■Joined iXs
Serves as Head of the Kyushu and Chugoku–Shikoku regional offices, driving initiatives to resolve customer challenges in both regions in line with i-Construction 2.0.

Business Development Div.
Development Sales Team
Senior Manager

Hiroyuki Komuro

■Joined a major electronics manufacturer
・Sales and business planning for IoT products,
・Launched multiple new businesses
・In charge of corporate sales
・General manager of corporate sales department
■Joined iXs
・In charge of proposal sales including joint development with major companies in the infrastructure industry.
・Leads Development sales team to promote de facto solutions in the industry.

Recurring Products Div.
Recurring Products Development Team
Chief Engineer (XR Leader)

Masaaki Hanada

■After experience in commercial game development at a major game company, new business development, and intellectual property management at the Japan Patent Office, joined iXs in 2022.
■Joined iXs
Serves as Head of the XR domain, driving new development of recurring solutions and their evolution into total solution offerings.

Recurring Products Div.
Recurring Products Operation Team
Manager

Kensaku Shirakura

■Worked at a major equipment manufacturer
・Engaged in embedded software design and software evaluation in the quality assurance department
・Promoted operational efficiency improvements
■Joined iXs
・Responsible for streamlining product rental operations and establishing management systems
・Leading the operations team to expand recurring product offerings

Development Div.
Chief Engineer

Shotaro Abe

■Has been involved in robot-related projects since university days
■Joined iXs after completing graduate school
・Responsible for on-site operational support in parallel with R&D projects (contracted and joint development projects)
・Engaged in many development projects designed for onsite utilization
・Has extensive experience in development with a strong focus on on-site operational requirements.
・As Deputy Head of the Development Division, drives the social implementation of joint development projects.

Business Development Div.
DX・BIM Consulting Team
Senior Manager

Chikashi Kimura

■After gaining experience at a major staffing agency specializing in the manufacturing industry, including roles as a manager in sales, recruitment, and training, as well as launching new businesses, joined iXs in 2023.
■Joined iXs
Serves as Head of the DX and BIM Consulting business, driving its launch and business expansion. In addition, as Deputy Leader of the 3D Data Team, promotes the development of an internal 3D data production framework.

ICT×3D Div.
3D-Survey Team
Manager

Yasushi Matsuda

■Joined a construction consulting company.
・Engaged in survey and design duties for social infrastructure such as roads, bridges, tunnels, and rivers.
■Joined a company specializing in 3D construction surveys.
・Expert in 3D data acquisition and processing operations, mainly related to ICT/i-Construction, etc.
■Joined iXs
・Leads on-site survey team for 3D data acquisition linked with robots and AI/XR.