November 14, 2025
ASTRO GATE Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo; President: Daisuke Ode; hereinafter “ASTRO GATE”) is pleased to announce that its Chief Technology Officer, Taichi Nakao, has been selected as a finalist in the Global Challenge category of the Japan CxO Award 2025, to be held on December 8 (Mon) at Jiji Press Hall in Tokyo.
About the Japan CxO Award
The Japan CxO Award is one of Japan’s premier recognitions, honoring next-generation executives who serve as role models for leadership and innovation.
Now in its inaugural year, the program is currently in its final selection phase, with the award ceremony approaching.
Jury Members (Excerpt)
- Masatada Kobayashi, Group CCuO, Rakuten Group, Inc.
- Jo Konno, Managing Partner, Globis Capital Partners
- Tetsuhito Soyama, Managing Executive Officer & CHO, CyberAgent, Inc.
(Full list of judges available on the official website.)
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000081799.html
Award Ceremony Overview
Date & Time: Monday, December 8, 2025, 13:00–17:00
Venue: Jiji Press Hall (5-15-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Awards will be presented across multiple categories, with a grand winner selected from each group based on company size and operational domain.
Categories include: Business, Technology, Corporate Management, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, Cross-Domain, Global Challenge, Local Leadership, Under 40, Hard Things, and Audience Choice.
Evaluation Criteria:
Finalists and winners are selected based on seven key criteria
- Business Growth Impact
- Innovation and Risk-Taking
- Social and Industry Influence
- Leadership and Team-Building
- Stakeholder Management
- Long-Term Vision and Sustainability
- Human Excellence as a CxO
