LY Corp Executive and Leadership Team

Kentaro Kawabe, the President & Representative & Director & Co-Chief Executive Officer at LY Corp, directs overarching corporate strategy and business development. Kawabe spearheads initiatives that integrate LY Corp's diverse digital services, including search, advertising, e-commerce, and communications, to create a cohesive and enhanced user experience. This leadership role involves fostering synergistic relationships between the company's various platforms, ensuring alignment with the core mission of improving daily digital life for users across Japan. Overseeing strategic partnerships and market expansion, Kentaro Kawabe drives the company's growth trajectory by identifying new opportunities and optimizing existing business segments. The focus remains on connecting users with essential information, services, and digital marketplaces, thereby solidifying LY Corp's position as a pivotal player in Japan's online ecosystem. Kawabe's strategic vision guides the company's innovation efforts across its media, commerce, and technology divisions, ensuring sustained relevance and market leadership.

Takeshi Idezawa, the President & Representative & Director & Chief Executive Officer at LY Corp, executes the company's strategic vision and operational management. Idezawa guides the integration and reorganization of prominent digital businesses, including the operators of LINE and Yahoo! Japan, under the shared mission to enhance everyday life through digital services. This executive leadership role involves overseeing the diverse portfolio of online platforms and services, spanning search, advertising, e-commerce, communications, and membership experiences. Takeshi Idezawa ensures the effective operation of the broad ecosystem that includes digital payment and commerce offerings, driving innovation across LY Corp's media, commerce, and strategic technology businesses. The primary objective is connecting users with information, services, and digital marketplaces, reinforcing LY Corp's commitment to advancing Japan’s online ecosystem. Idezawa's leadership ensures the company's continued focus on creating digital services that enrich daily life.

Seokho Yang, the Chief Technology Officer at LY Corp, architects the company's technological infrastructure and innovation roadmap. Yang directs the development and implementation of cutting-edge digital solutions that underpin LY Corp's diverse service offerings, from search and advertising to e-commerce and communications. This critical role involves ensuring the scalability, security, and efficiency of the technology platforms that support millions of users daily across Japan. Seokho Yang oversees the integration of advanced technologies, driving innovation within the company's media, commerce, and strategic technology businesses. The CTO's focus is on leveraging technology to enhance user experiences, connect individuals with essential digital services, and expand the company's digital payment and commerce capabilities. Yang's technical leadership is instrumental in maintaining LY Corp's competitive edge and advancing its mission to enrich everyday digital life through robust and forward-thinking technological solutions.

Shohei Niki, the Chief People Officer at LY Corp, cultivates a high-performance culture and manages human capital strategies. Niki oversees all aspects of talent acquisition, development, and employee engagement, ensuring that LY Corp attracts and retains top talent essential for driving innovation across its digital services. This leadership position focuses on fostering an environment where employees can thrive, contributing to the company's mission of enhancing everyday life through digital solutions. Shohei Niki directs initiatives that promote collaboration and professional growth, aligning the workforce with the company's strategic objectives in search, advertising, e-commerce, and communications. The Chief People Officer plays a key part in building a cohesive team that supports the broad ecosystem of digital payment and commerce offerings. Niki's dedication to people development ensures LY Corp's continued success and its ability to innovate within Japan’s dynamic online ecosystem.