Appointment of Chief Operating Officer

Neksai Inc. Strengthens Leadership Team

At Neksai, we believe that strong leadership is the foundation of everything we do — from the products we build to the service we provide to every customer and partner.

Today, we are proud to share an important milestone in our organizational journey.

Welcoming Aki Shindo(AKI) as Chief Operating Officer

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Aki Shindo(AKI)as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Neksai Inc.,effective June 2026. This appointment has been formally approved by the Board of Directors of Neksai Inc. and marks a significant step in strengthening the operational backbone of the Neksai Group.

As COO, Mr. AKI will take primary responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of Neksai and its group companies.
He will work directly alongside our CEO and the broader executive team to drive efficiency, execution, and cross-functional alignment across all business units.

The appointment of AKI as our Chief Operating Officer is an important step in our journey. As Neksai continues to grow, having strong operational leadership at the heart of the organization will allow us to move faster, serve our customers better, and stay true to our values.

About AKI

Mr. AKI brings an exceptional breadth of experience spanning public policy, global management consulting, and executive leadership at a publicly listed company.

McKinsey & Company.
Prior to his executive role, Mr. AKI served as an Associate at McKinsey, advising Japan's largest corporations across telecommunications, energy, logistics, retail, and pharmaceuticals on growth strategy, cost optimization, and organizational restructuring.

Harvard University.
Mr. AKI was selected through a highly competitive government scholarship — awarded exclusively to top 5% performers — for graduate studies in policy and strategy at Harvard University, where he deepened his expertise in international affairs and organizational leadership.

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan.
Mr. AKI began his career at METI, where he was handpicked to lead the analytical team preparing briefing materials used directly by Prime Minister Abe in his summit with President Trump. He also represented Japan as a sole delegate at OECD international conferences, presenting before delegations from 22 countries.

Mr. AKI is fluent in English (TOEFL iBT 110 / TOEIC 985) and Mandarin Chinese (HSK Level 6), with six years of international experience including his tenure at Harvard.

In his role as COO, Mr. AKI will oversee day-to-day operations across the Neksai Group, reporting directly to the CEO and working in close coordination with the broader executive team to drive operational excellence and strategic execution.

Built for Continuity — Leadership You Can Count On

As Neksai continues to grow, we are committed to ensuring that our organization remains stable, capable, and ready to serve you — no matter what.
Our Board has put in place a thoughtful leadership continuity framework to ensure the business can operate smoothly and without interruption under any circumstances.

As part of this framework, in the unlikely event that our CEO becomes unavailable, our organization is structured to ensure seamless continuation of operations:

• Tsuyoshi Tomioka (Chief Sales Officer) will assume interim CEO responsibilities.

• Tran Anh Tuan will continue as Chief Financial Officer.

• Aki Shindo will continue as Chief Operating Officer.

This means you can always count on Neksai to be there for you — with the right people, in the right roles, focused on the right priorities.

Looking Ahead

This leadership update is part of Neksai's broader strategy to build a world-class organization ready for the next stage of growth. We remain focused on our mission, energized by the trust you place in us, and excited about what we are building together.

We look forward to sharing more updates with you in the months ahead.
Thank you for being part of the Neksai journey.

— The Neksai Team