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Ken Takayama
Director/Board Member at
RENOVA, INC.
Profile
Ken Takayama is currently an Independent Outside Director at Renova, Inc. (Japan) since 2022.
Former positions include CFO, Director & Investor Relations Contact at Rakuten Group, Inc. in 2012; Independent Outside Director roles at MEDIA DO Co., Ltd., Metaps, Inc., Mercari, Inc., and TechMatrix Corp.
from 2015 to 2025; Outside Director at Star Festival, Inc.; and Principal at Mizuho Bank Ltd. Education includes an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin in 1994 and undergraduate studies at Hitosubashi University.
Ken Takayama active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| RENOVA, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2022-05-31 |
Former positions of Ken Takayama
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| TECHMATRIX CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2025-06-26 |
| MERCARI, INC. | Director/Board Member | - |
| MEDIA DO CO., LTD. | Director/Board Member | - |
| METAPS INC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Mizuho Bank Ltd.
 Mizuho Bank Ltd. Major BanksFinance Provides banking services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Ken Takayama
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Private companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
Rakuten Group, Inc.
 Rakuten Group, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Provides internet, financial technology and mobile communication services | Retail Trade |
Mizuho Bank Ltd.
Mizuho Bank Ltd. Major BanksFinance Provides banking services | Finance |
The University of Texas at Austin
 The University of Texas at Austin Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
TechMatrix Corp.
 TechMatrix Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides IT consulting and software development services | Technology Services |
Renova, Inc. (Japan)
 Renova, Inc. (Japan) Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Engages in the management and development of renewable energy plants | Utilities |
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd.
 MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Distributes e-books | Consumer Services |
Hitosubashi University
 Hitosubashi University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Metaps, Inc.
 Metaps, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investments and growth support services for technology companies | Finance |
Mercari, Inc.
 Mercari, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Designs and develops smartphone shopping applications | Retail Trade |
Star Festival, Inc.
 Star Festival, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Operates an online portal for meal delivery | Retail Trade |
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