Sasahara Appointed CEO, NTT DOCOMO Ventures Restructures Leadership
Investor - People | Jul 01, 2025 | NTT DOCOMO Ventures Inc
NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Inc. has announced a major reorganization at the executive level, effective July 1, 2025. The company's Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders and its Board of Directors have approved the appointment of Yuko Sasahara as the new President, CEO, and CCO. Sasahara replaces Jun Yasumoto, who will now serve as Chief Operating Officer. This leadership transition is aimed at strengthening management and fostering innovation. The current executive team now includes Sasahara as CEO, Yasumoto as COO, with Takashi Hara, Keiko Fukuyama, and Kohei Shima as members of the Board of Directors, and Masaaki Matsui as Auditor.
Sectors
- Venture Capital
- Technology
Geography
- Japan – NTT DOCOMO Ventures is headquartered in Japan, and its operations and corporate decisions are primarily based in this country.
Industry
- Venture Capital – NTT DOCOMO Ventures is part of the Venture Capital sector, focusing on technological investments and innovations.
- Technology – As a subsidiary of NTT DOCOMO, the company operates within the technology industry, emphasizing innovation and investment in tech startups.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Inc. | Company undergoing management changes | Company | NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Inc. is the venture capital arm of NTT DOCOMO, focusing on investing in and supporting technology-driven innovation. |
| Yuko Sasahara | President, CEO, and CCO | Person | Newly appointed President & CEO & CCO of NTT DOCOMO Ventures, responsible for leading the company's strategic vision and cultural ethos. |
| Jun Yasumoto | Chief Operating Officer | Person | Former President & CEO, now serving as Chief Operating Officer to focus on operational excellence. |
| Takashi Hara | Board Member | Person | Member of the Board of Directors at NTT DOCOMO Ventures. |
| Keiko Fukuyama | Board Member | Person | Member of the Board of Directors at NTT DOCOMO Ventures. |
| Kohei Shima | Board Member | Person | Member of the Board of Directors at NTT DOCOMO Ventures. |
| Masaaki Matsui | Auditor | Person | Auditor responsible for overseeing financial reporting and auditing processes at NTT DOCOMO Ventures. |