MEMBER

Board member

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  CEO

  Yoshihiko Kakitani

  He joined American Megatrends Inc. (AMI) in 1997. He was involved in developing and deploying firmware, middleware, and system software centered on BIOS, promoting both quality and development productivity. Later, he led the organization as president of the Japan branch of American Megatrends International LLC, expanding the BIOS adoption rate for domestically produced x86 products to a maximum of 80%. He secured approximately 95% market share for domestically produced machines in the server sector, establishing AMI as Japan's leading BIOS vendor.

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  Director

  Masahito Ito

  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 Shika Town First Data Center.

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  Outside Director

  Motonori Honda

  After graduating from university, he joined the Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (now NTT Corporation) where he worked in systems engineering and sales roles. He later entered law school and ultimately passed the Japanese bar examination. While serving as Director and COO of Plat’Home Co., Ltd. (listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market), he also acted as an outside director and legal counsel for a wide range of companies representing many industries including IT, manufacturing, construction, and retail. In addition to corporate legal affairs, he handles general civil matters such as labor disputes, traffic accidents, and even family matters including inheritance and divorce at the local government level.