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VPon Appoints Yoshitaka Shinohara As Chief Executive Officer, Succeeding Victor Wu

PRIVATEOct 07, 2024•over 1 year ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Vpon

Yoshitaka Shinohara
ShinagawaArtificial IntelligenceAnalyticsMachine LearningBig Data

Description

Yoshitaka Shinohara has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Vpon, succeeding founder and former CEO Victor Wu. Shinohara, who previously served as Vpon's group chief strategy officer and general manager of Vpon Japan, will focus on advancing the company's expansion in the Japanese market and accelerating the cross-border growth strategy. Victor Wu, the founder of Vpon, has stepped down from his roles as chairman of the board and CEO.

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Company

Vpon

Location

Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan

About

Vpon is an AI data company that focuses on delivering unique value to clients and partners through big data and cross-border market expansion. The company has expanded its presence from Taiwan to major Asian markets, including Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand, and has forged strong partnerships with major institutions and brands in the AI data sector.

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