Chief Business Development Officer (Board-level role)

The Company is seeking a Chief Business Development Officer to help lead its next phase of growth and participate directly in management decisions with the CEO. Responsibilities include identifying and building new businesses through to subsidiary formation, advancing mergers and acquisitions from deal sourcing through post-merger integration, and overseeing asset management and real estate investment. The role also contributes to company-wide management and organizational development, with opportunities to lead initiatives across a broad range of business areas. Candidates should have experience entering new fields and building sustainable operations, completing work in challenging circumstances, and delivering results in unfamiliar areas. Fluency in Japanese is required. Preferred qualifications include business startup experience or practical experience in private equity, investment banking, strategy consulting, mergers and acquisitions, or real estate investment. Experience related to AI, digital transformation, software-as-a-service sales, or human resource development is also valued.