Directors & Officers

Team Member
Officer introduction

CEO

Mike Onishi

We aim to lead the cutting-edge fields in Japan and create companies that Japan can be proud of on a global scale.

After working in overseas plant projects at Itochu Corporation, he led the launch of Dell Online and Amazon Japan. Afterwards, he held top positions at Trend Micro, Crocs, and Johnson & Johnson. Currently, he runs startup support company Next Chapter and serves as a consultant to many companies. He also serves as a part-time marketing lecturer at Globis Executive School. In 2022, he became the CEO of Blockvalue Inc. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and completed executive programs on Blockchain at MIT and AI at UC Berkeley.

Director

Masahito Ito

From Japan’s Data Centers to the World

Defense Ministry, Maritime Self-Defense Force veteran specializing in counter-terrorism, maritime security in the Northern Territories, disaster relief and support for the Great East Japan Earthquake, as well as various rear support operations including education, training, and transportation. Awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star in 2023 for outstanding contributions in engaging in critical national security tasks. Currently serving as the Director of the Block Value Shiga Town First Data Center.

CTO（Chief Electrical Engineer Officer）

Masashi Kameyama

We will contribute to the development and happiness of humanity through technology.

Graduated from the Welding Engineering program at the Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University. Worked at Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. from 1990 to 2019, and was a Visiting Associate Professor at Osaka University from 2009 to 2019. Holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from Osaka University (2005) and is a certified engineer in the field of atomic energy and radiation (2008). Author of three books, including “The Textbook of Public Speaking to Become the Strongest Engineer.” In the field of economics, holds a level 2 Financial Planning qualification (Certified Financial Planner) and is a former domestic Buffett investment lecturer.

Advisor Member

 

Yoshihiko Kakitani

Appointed as President of American Megatrends International LLC Japan. Joined Susteen Inc. Transferred to American Megatrends Inc. Appointed as President of American Megatrends International LLC Japan.

Erick Miller

Former Technical Lead at Snapchat. CEO of CoinCircle, a decentralized finance platform. Founder and Managing Director of Hyperspeed Ventures, a boutique seed-stage company. Founder and President of Hyperspeed Ventures, a seed-stage technology startup.

Legal department

 

Lawyer（Kato & Asakawa Law Office）

Hirotaro Kato

After graduating from the Faculty of Law at Keio University (where he was the top student until his third year and left early due to skipping grades), and the Law School at Keio University, He worked for a major auditing firm as a lawyer before becoming the representative attorney for the Kato & Asakawa Law Office. He serves as a legal advisor to many listed companies and specializes in virtual currencies, real estate investment, and relief for investment damage. He has appeared on numerous television and media programs, including Gaia’s Dawn, Close Up Modern, World Business Satellite, Good! Morning, Sukkiri, Viking and others.

Tax accountant

KEIJI FUKASAWA

As a National Tax Agency examiner, he was in charge of corporate tax audits for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as income tax audits for politicians and those receiving public assistance, ranging from subsidiaries of publicly traded companies with sales of over 100 billion yen to affluent individuals including real estate investors, doctors, entertainers, lawyers, foreign employees, and non-residents (with a focus on tax havens and non-residents). As a National Tax Agency inspector, he was responsible for cracking down on tax evaders. As a hearing officer, he has served as a lecturer at various seminars hosted by corporate associations, customs associations, tax accountant associations, and simplified tax system associations.

 

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