Vpon’s founder and CEO, Mr. Victor Wu, officially resigned from his position as Chairman of the Board and CEO on October 1st. Mr. Yoshitaka Shinohara, the current Group CSO (Chief Strategy Officer) and General Manager of Vpon Japan, will succeed him. Mr. Shinohara will further promote Vpon’s expansion in the Japanese market and accelerate the development of the cross-border strategy “Cool Japan & Nations”.
In 2008, founder Victor Wu established Vpon with the vision of “Data Drives Transactions.” Under his leadership, the company’s operations expanded from Taiwan to key Asian markets including Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand. Years of relentless effort have earned Vpon the high trust from the Japanese government, top Asian financial institutions, and numerous Asian retail giants. Vpon has established deep cooperative relationships with important institutions and industry-leading brands such as the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB), Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau (OCTB), JR East, JR West, CTBC Bank, ABC Mart, and others. These achievements not only demonstrate the recognition Vpon has received from various sectors but also lay a solid foundation for the company’s leading position in the AI data industry.
Victor Wu’s vision and leadership have transformed Vpon into a leading AI data company in Asia, constructing a comprehensive big data ecosystem. The new CEO, Yoshitaka Shinohara, on behalf of the company and the board of directors, expresses gratitude for Victor’s past contributions in guiding the group to accomplish its phase-specific missions, and extends best wishes for his future endeavors.
Mr. Yoshitaka Shinohara has been serving as the Vpon CSO and General Manager of Vpon Japan since 2014 and has rich experience in big data and cross-border market expansion. In the future, our company will continue to focus on deepening our presence in the Japan market while actively exploring new markets in the Asia-Pacific region. With ” Cool Japan & Nations” as our core concept, we will utilize AI and big data analysis technologies to create unique value for our clients and partners.
Our strategy is built on the foundation of data-driven and DX approaches, cultural exchange, and cross-industry cooperation, aiming to achieve business success while promoting global development. We hope that through this approach, we can facilitate international cultural exchange and assist other countries in shaping and realizing their respective ” Cool Nations” visions, serving as an important driving force for showcasing their unique charm on the global stage!
