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WDB coco Co., Ltd.
President & CEO
Haruhiko Taniguchi
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Born April 16, 1975 in Okayama Prefecture. 1999 - Graduated from College of Business Administration, Ritsumeikan University. Joined the Company in 1999. During the early days of research staffing, he was actively involved in the establishment and operation of new branches and WDB EUREKA Co., Ltd. (currently EUREKA Company). As a central figure in developing the research staffing market, he contributed significantly to the remarkable expansion of the human resources service business. 2004 - executive director of WDB EUREKA Co., Ltd. (currently EUREKA Company) 2005 - Took part in management of business regions. 2012 - director of WDB Co., Ltd. 2014 - director of WDB ICO Co., Ltd. (currently WDB coco Co., Ltd.) 2014 - President & CEO. In the CRO industry, where high costs were the norm, he has achieved the delivery of low-cost yet high-quality services through the standardization and division of operations. In 2019, he oversaw the CRO business, including the public listing of WDB coco Co., Ltd. He focuses on addressing the underlying challenges faced by clients in outsourcing, and dedicates himself to reforming and advancing operational processes while enhancing the added value of services.
Oy Medfiles Ltd. CEO
WDB Medical Data, Inc.
President & CEO
Norifumi Ninokata
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Born October 17, 1975 in Hyogo Prefecture. 1999 - Graduated from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tokyo University of Science. 2013 - Completed Graduate School of Innovation Studies (Management of Technology), Tokyo University of Science. Worked for a consulting company. Joined the Company in 2005. Took part in making business plans, personnel work and management of the subsidiaries. Became a President & CEO of WDB Business Succession Partners Co., Ltd. in 2010 (currently Director). 2015 - President & CEO of WDB Medical Data, Inc. 2018 - President of DZS Clinical Services, Inc. (Rebranded to Medfiles USA in 2023) 2020 - President of Oy Medfiles Ltd. 2021 - CEO of Oy Medfiles Ltd. (current position)
DOCO1 Co., Ltd.
President and Executive Officer
WDB Business Succession Partners Co., Ltd. President
Kazushi Sasaura
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Born June 19, 1974, in Shimane Prefecture. 1997 - Graduated from the Faculty of Economics, Kobe University. 2014 - Completed Graduate School of Strategic Management, Chuo University. Joined the Company in 1997. Took part in setting up human resource staffing business in the field of science research and was involved in launching branches across the whole Kanto area. In 2001, he left the Company to pursue his aspiration of expanding his family's Japanese confectionery business, which he had held in mind for some time. To learn store management broadly, he joined Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd., which runs TSUTAYA chain of stores. In 2005, he returned to the WDB Group to gain even broader experiences in order not only to expand the family business but to contribute to the revitalization of the regional economy as a whole. He took the responsibilities of general management of the area's business administration and branch office operations. In 2014, became Managing Director of Kaken Geneqs Co., Ltd. (a wholly owned subsidiary of WDB Holdings Co., Ltd.) and appointed President & CEO in 2014. In 2022, resigned as President and CEO following the separation from the WDB Group by a whole stock transfer transaction. In 2022, appointed Director of WDB Business Succession Partners Co., Ltd. In 2025, appointed President of DOCO1 Co., Ltd., and President and Executive Officer in the same year (current position), and President of WDB Business Succession Partners Co., Ltd. (current position).
Cobridge Co., Ltd.
Managing Director and Executive Officer
Kohei Saito
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Born September 3, 1979 in Tokyo. Graduated from the Faculty of Commerce at Chuo University in 2002. Joined the company the same year. After gaining experience as a salesperson for research staffing, he held positions as manager of Yokohama Branch, Saitama Branch, Kawasaki Branch, etc. since 2006, contributing to the dramatic expansion of sales channels for research staffing, mainly in the Kanto area. After that, he held various positions such as general manager, and while involved in branch management, he put many company-wide projects on track and promoted growth strategies. In 2023, he was appointed Managing Director and Executive Officer of Cobridge Co., Ltd. (current position). Leveraging his knowledge and experience, he has contributed to the sales expansion of the entire WDB Group, including the domestic CRO business, and has built a foundation in a wide range of fields.
DOCO1 Co., Ltd.
Managing Director and Executive Officer in charge of Systems
NEZOT Co., Ltd.
Director and Managing Executive Officer
Yuichiro Matsumoto
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Born April 20, 1982, in Tokyo. 2005 - Graduated from the College of Bioresource Science, Nihon University. 2007 - Completed the Graduate School of Bioresource Science, Nihon University. Spending his school days entirely on research and study, started his career as a research staffing sales professional and gained experience. In 2011, with his achievement recognized, promoted to Manager at Lab & Training centers to identify dispatched staff's capabilities and aptitudes and to provide support for skill-up. Engaged in operations and management of the Lab & Training centers across the nation. Implemented WDB's unique online training system and established the basis of human resource development training at WDB. In 2016, appointed President & CEO, WDB India Pvt. Ltd. (Dissolved in January 2022), also as Representative Director at WDB Chemical Laboratory Co., Ltd. (Merged with WDB Co., Ltd. in January 2022). The two companies jointly provided synthesis experiment services. Produced a platform that enabled a real-time progress status check of synthesis experiment projects overseas (the service discontinued in January 2022). In 2022, appointed Director, NEZOT Co., Ltd. In 2025, appointed Managing Director of DOCO1 Co., Ltd., and in the same year, Director and Managing Executive Officer of NEZOT Co., Ltd., and Managing Director and Executive Officer in charge of Systems at DOCO1 Co., Ltd. (current position), responsible for the WDB Group's DX acceleration capitalized on his accumulated knowledge and experiences.
WDB Co., Ltd.
Director and Managing Executive Officer, General Manager
Hiroshi Chiba
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Born October 6, 1978, in Hyogo Prefecture. Graduated from the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Sociology, Toyo University in 2001. Joined the Company in 2003. Completed the MBA Program at the Institute of Business and Accounting, Kwansei Gakuin University, in 2015. He developed his career as a sales representative in the Himeji area. Since 2010, as General Manager, he has driven business growth in the Kansai and Tokai regions while overseeing operations on a nationwide scale, playing a central role in overall business management. Appointed Executive Officer of WDB Co., Ltd. in 2012, Director in 2015, and Senior Director in 2016. As a key executive responsible for the performance of the WDB Group, he supports management from both business and organizational perspectives.
In 2025, he was appointed Director and Managing Executive Officer, General Manager (current position).
WDB Co., Ltd.
Director and Managing Executive Officer in charge of SD
NEZOT Co., Ltd.
Director and Managing Executive Officer
Hideo Kuroki
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Born April 3, 1986, in Miyazaki Prefecture. 2009 - Graduated from the Faculty of Economics, Yamaguchi University. Joined the company in 2009. After gaining experience as a research staffing sales professional, held positions as manager of Tachikawa Branch, Osaka Branch, and Kusatsu Branch since 2014. Leveraging his experience and achievements, involved in the planning and formulation of the management strategy of WDB Co., Ltd. from 2019, and since 2020, has been working to solve human resources business issues at NEZOT Co., Ltd. In 2022, appointed as Executive Officer, NEZOT Co., Ltd., concurrently holding the position of Strategic Planning Department at WDB Holdings Co., Ltd. from 2022 (current position). In 2023, became Director of NEZOT Co., Ltd. In 2024, appointed Director of WDB Co., Ltd. In 2025, appointed Director and Managing Executive Officer in charge of SD at WDB Co., Ltd. (current position) and Director and Managing Executive Officer of NEZOT Co., Ltd. (current position), responsible for enhancing the overall competitiveness and productivity of the group through platform development including "doconico," and streamlining of business processes using IT.
WDB Co., Ltd.
Director and Executive Officer, General Manager
Ryutaro Matsumoto
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Born September 27, 1978, in Kyoto Prefecture. Graduated from the College of Social Sciences, Ritsumeikan University in 2001, and joined the Company in 2002. He developed his career as a sales representative for research staffing in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions. From 2007, he was engaged in branch management and operations in key areas of the Kansai region. During the expansion phase of the research staffing business, he played a leading role in strengthening the business foundation and sales organization in western Japan, driving significant business growth. He also optimized the end-to-end process from job seeker registration to assignment commencement, while promoting improved retention rates through enhanced employment conditions. In addition, he has overseen research institutes nationwide and contributed to smooth organizational operations. He was appointed Executive Officer of WDB Co., Ltd. in 2016 and Director in 2017. In 2025, he was appointed Director and Executive Officer, General Manager (current position).
WDB Co., Ltd.
Director and Executive Officer, General Manager
Kazuhisa Yuasa
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Born June 23, 1982, in Gunma Prefecture. Graduated from the Department of Sociology, College of Humanities and Sciences, Nihon University in 2005, and joined the Company the same year. Completed the professional degree program at the Graduate School of Global Business, Meiji University in 2014. He developed his career as a sales representative for research staffing in the Kanto region. Since 2008, he has built a strong track record primarily in the Tokyo metropolitan area, while advancing market development across eastern, Tokai, and western Japan. He led sales strategies to expand services, successfully developing new markets and strengthening relationships with existing clients, thereby contributing to nationwide business growth. While serving in successive General Manager roles, he was appointed Executive Officer of WDB Co., Ltd. in 2012 and Director in 2018. In 2025, he was appointed Director and Executive Officer, General Manager (current position).
WDB Co., Ltd.
Director and Executive Officer, General Manager
Yoshihiro Suhara
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Born November 27, 1975, in Osaka Prefecture. Graduated from the Faculty of Business Administration, College of Business Administration, Ritsumeikan University in 1999, and joined the Company the same year. Completed the professional degree program in Strategic Management at the Chuo Graduate School of Strategic Management, Chuo University in 2014. He developed his career as a sales representative in Tsukuba Science City, where he built a strong track record and contributed to market development during the early stages of the research staffing industry. In 2004, he was appointed Executive Officer of WDB Eureka Co., Ltd. (now WDB Co., Ltd., Eureka Company), and has been involved in business operations since its establishment as a company specializing in regular-employment-type staffing services. He later played a leading role in launching WDB KOUGAKU Co., Ltd. (now WDB Co., Ltd., KOUGAKU Company) as part of the Group’s strategy to expand into the science and engineering fields, serving as President and Representative Director from 2014 and as Representative Director and Chairman from 2018. He has also been actively involved in the promotion and management of multiple businesses across the Group. He was appointed Executive Officer of WDB Co., Ltd. in 2005 and Director in 2012. In 2026, he was appointed Director and Executive Officer, General Manager (current position).
Director and Executive Officer;
President, WDB Co., Ltd.
EUREKA Company
Mami Obara
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Born on May 24, 1982, in Tokyo. Graduated from the Department of Sanitary Technology, School of Environmental Health, Azabu University, in 2006. Joined our company in the same year. She served as a branch manager primarily in the Kanto area, where she was engaged in branch operations and management. Appointed Executive Officer of WDB Eureka Co., Ltd. (currently WDB Co., Ltd., EUREKA Company) in 2014. After serving as Director and Managing Director, she led initiatives to strengthen recruitment systems and improve employee retention, while focusing on developing an environment that supports employees’ long-term career development. She was appointed Director of WDB Co., Ltd. in 2018, became Director and President of the EUREKA Company in 2023, and has served as Director and Executive Officer, President of the EUREKA Company since 2025 (current position). She leads initiatives to enhance job satisfaction, strengthen organizational capabilities, and improve service quality through the development of systems and operational frameworks.
Director and Executive Officer;
President, WDB Co., Ltd.
KOUGAKU Company
Shuji Tashiro
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Born on July 30, 1985, in Fukuoka Prefecture. Graduated from the College of International Relations, Ritsumeikan University, in 2008. Joined our company in the same year. After serving as a sales representative at the Tsukuba branch, he oversaw operations and management of the Sapporo and Saitama branches from 2011. Appointed Executive Officer of WDB KOUGAKU Co., Ltd. (currently WDB Co., Ltd., KOUGAKU Company) in 2014, and played a key role in establishing WDB KOUGAKU. Subsequently served as Director and Representative Director and President, driving organizational expansion through system development and strengthened recruitment efforts from the early stages of the business. In 2026, appointed Director and Executive Officer, and President of WDB Co., Ltd. KOUGAKU Company (current position). With a customer-focused approach, he is committed to achieving both stable profitability and improved employee satisfaction, contributing to the sustainable growth of the business.
WDB coco Co., Ltd.
Director
Hatsune Hiramitsu
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Born on June 13, 1982, in Gifu Prefecture. Graduated from the Faculty of Literature, Tsuru University, in 2005. Completed a master’s program in the Graduate School of Social Sciences, Hitotsubashi University, in 2008. Joined our company in the same year. As a sales representative for research staffing services, she focused on the Kanto area, driving new client acquisition and expansion of business with existing clients, and delivering strong results. Leveraging her proactiveness and strong execution capabilities, she contributed to the growth of the staffing services business. Subsequently, as a leader in the Sales Planning Department, she was involved in formulating sales strategies, analyzing business issues, and improving operations, playing a key role in supporting business management. In 2014, appointed Executive Officer of WDB ICO Co., Ltd. (currently WDB coco Co., Ltd.), and in 2016 appointed Director (current position). In the CRO business, she has contributed to the company’s listing and business growth while building strong relationships of trust with clients. She has worked to expand contract services centered on safety information management, improve operational quality, establish service delivery frameworks, and strengthen organizational foundations. By addressing the underlying challenges of clients behind outsourcing needs, she continues to drive business growth and further enhance service value.
WDB coco Co., Ltd.
Director
Motoyuki Fujihara
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Born on September 29, 1976, in Shimane Prefecture. Graduated from the Faculty of Science, Kyoto University, in 2000. Completed the doctoral program (Pathology) at the Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, in 2007. Joined our company in the same year. In a planning role, he led initiatives to increase jobseeker registrations, contributing to the growth of the staffing services business. He was involved in the exploration of new business areas for the WDB Group, as well as market research, corporate analysis, and M&A-related activities, and was appointed Executive Officer of ICO Co., Ltd. (currently WDB coco Co., Ltd.) in 2011, and appointed Director in 2012. After serving in the Corporate Planning Department and Sales Planning Office of WDB Co., Ltd., he served as General Manager of the Contract Services Division at WDB ICO Co., Ltd. (currently WDB coco Co., Ltd.) from 2017, where he oversaw operations and client relations. Appointed Director of the same company in 2019 (current position). As Head of Corporate Administration, he led the development of management systems in preparation for listing and oversaw administrative functions. He currently serves as General Manager of the Process Development Department, where he leads the structuring and standardization of operational processes in the CRO business. By integrating IT and operations, he is advancing service delivery and driving enhancements in service value and business model innovation.
WDB coco Co., Ltd.
Director
Atsushi Imamura
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Born on May 11, 1974, in Hyogo Prefecture. Graduated from the Faculty of Commerce, Doshisha University, in 1998. Completed the Graduate School of Innovation (Technology Management) at Tokyo University of Science in 2015. Joined our company in 1998. As a sales representative and branch manager in research staffing services, he identified and developed new business opportunities, including in scientific administrative areas for pharmaceutical companies. In 2010, he was appointed Director of WDB Medical Co., Ltd.
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where as a leader of the Group’s CRO business—its first new business domain—he laid the foundation for the service platform that led to the current contract services business. In 2014, he was appointed Representative Director and President of Densuke Systems Co., Ltd.
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To strengthen the WDB Group’s CRO business, he advanced the development of new service areas in support for clinical research and investigator-initiated trials, while building service frameworks and expanding client relationships in these fields. He was appointed Executive Officer of WDB coco Co., Ltd. in 2023 and Director in 2025 (current position). As Head of Sales and business leader for clinical development and clinical research in pharmaceuticals and medical devices, he drives the creation of new service areas and business development, leading the growth of the CRO business.
※1：In 2012, WDB Medical Co., Ltd. was merged into ICO Co., Ltd., which was subsequently renamed WDB ICO Co., Ltd. (currently WDB coco Co., Ltd.).
※2：Densuke Systems Co., Ltd. was renamed WDB Clinical Research Co., Ltd. in 2019 and was subsequently merged into WDB coco Co., Ltd. in 2023.
WDB coco Co., Ltd.
Director
Kazutaka Saito
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Born on February 14, 1982, in Tokyo. Graduated from the College of Humanities and Sciences, Nihon University, in 2005. Completed a master’s program in the Graduate School of Literature and Social Sciences, Nihon University, in 2007. Joined our company in the same year. As a sales representative in research staffing services—primarily serving pharmaceutical companies—he played a key role in establishing WDB Medical Co., Ltd.
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and, from the early stages of the CRO business, contributed to the development of service delivery frameworks. His extensive on-site experience in contract operations has supported the growth of the business. Subsequently, at WDB ICO Co., Ltd. (currently WDB coco Co., Ltd.), he served as head of human resources, general affairs, accounting, and other administrative functions. During IPO preparations, he was responsible for establishing management systems, preparing filing documentation, and responding to review processes. He was appointed Executive Officer of WDB coco Co., Ltd. in 2024 and Director in 2025 (current position). He currently plays a central role in management and HR functions, including clarifying management issues and business policies, overseeing internal and external communications, and advancing the development of management systems and operational frameworks, thereby contributing to organizational stability and strengthening the business foundation.
※：In 2012, WDB Medical Co., Ltd. was merged into ICO Co., Ltd., which was subsequently renamed WDB ICO Co., Ltd. (currently WDB coco Co., Ltd.).
NEZOT Co., Ltd.
Director and Executive Officer in charge of Design
Makoto Kinoshita
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Born September 11, 1988, in Osaka Prefecture. Graduated from the Faculty of Commerce, Doshisha University in 2012, and joined the Company the same year.
He served as branch manager in the Kansai and Hokkaido regions, where he built a strong track record. Based on his experience, he has been engaged in the planning and formulation of human resources business strategies for WDB Co., Ltd. since 2020. From the same year, he also participated in the organizational restructuring of NEZOT Co., Ltd., contributing to the advancement of business operations. He was appointed Executive Officer of NEZOT Co., Ltd. in 2023.
In 2025, he was appointed Director and Executive Officer in charge of Design (current position). He is responsible for the WDB Group’s platform business and is also involved in group-wide human resources strategy.
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