CEO

Ryoji Miyawaki

In 1998, Miyawaki joined Andersen Consulting (now Accenture), where he focused on consulting for the energy industry. He rose to become Managing Partner of the Power & Gas Business Unit in 2010 before leaving in 2018 to found Aakel Inc. as CEO.

Throughout his career, Miyawaki has balanced corporate leadership with academic pursuits. He has served as a lecturer at Waseda University's School of Commerce, an instruction partner at the Kyushu Asia Institute of Leadership since 2011, and spent a year as a visiting researcher at Stanford University (2018-2019). In 2021, he was appointed to the specialist committee for Toyama Prefecture's Renewable Energy Vision Revision.

Miyawaki's educational background includes a degree from the Hitotsubashi University Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy, providing a strong foundation for his diverse roles in business, education, and energy policy.

Director,COO

Yusuke Nishimori

Nishimori's career at Accenture, spanning 17 years in the Power & Gas division, established him as a leading consultant in the energy sector. His expertise grew to encompass the entire spectrum of business transformation, from developing IT strategies to implementing sophisticated systems for power and gas retailers. Nishimori particularly excelled at creating and integrating new system methodologies within organizations.

As the energy industry embraced digital transformation, Nishimori positioned himself at the vanguard of this shift. He took on the crucial role of guiding companies through their digital journeys, which included building and fostering internal digital teams and crafting comprehensive digital strategies. This hands-on experience provided Nishimori with a deep understanding of how digital technologies can revolutionize the energy sector.

His educational background includes a degree in Systems Engineering from Osaka University, which has provided a strong foundation for his work in technology and business strategy.

CAIO

Shingo Tsuji

Tsuji completed his master's degree in Mathematical Engineering and Information Physics at the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Engineering. He then joined the startup 株式会社いい生活 (e-Seikatsu Co., Ltd.) as an engineer, developing web applications.

After earning his Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo's Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST), Tsuji continued his career at the university. He co-manages Start Python Club, organizing monthly "Python Study Group for Everyone" events in Tokyo. Tsuji has authored numerous books on Python, establishing himself as an expert in the field.

His academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. from the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Tokyo, which forms the foundation of his expertise in advanced technology and engineering.

Outside director

Shusei Nishimura

Nishimura started as a tax accountant at KPMG Tax Corporation before moving to the Regional Economy Vitalization Corporation of Japan, where he focused on improving the value of regional mid-sized companies. He oversaw several business restructuring projects, often taking executive roles in companies undergoing revitalization. In these positions, he gained experience in organizational design, implementing management control systems, and financial restructuring.

Nishimura is a certified tax accountant and holds a master's degree from the Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy at Hitotsubashi University. This combination of practical experience and academic training has equipped him with comprehensive skills to address complex business challenges and lead organizational transformations.