Company

About SBC Medical Group Holdings

Board Members

Meet the members of our Board of Directors.

Directors

  • Yoshiyuki Aikawa - Director (Chairman), CEO

    Director (Chairman), CEO

    Yoshiyuki Aikawa
  • Yuya Yoshida - Director, CFO, COO

    Director, CFO, COO

    Yuya Yoshida
  • Fumitoshi Fujiwara - Independent Director

    Independent Director

    Fumitoshi Fujiwara
  • Ken Edahiro - Independent Director

    Independent Director

    Ken Edahiro
  • Mike Sayama, Ph.D. - Independent Director

    Independent Director

    Mike Sayama, Ph.D.

CXO

  • Yuya Yoshida - Director, CFO, COO
    Director, CFO, COO
    Yuya Yoshida
    From 2003, he held various roles at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, where he was involved in market operations, securitization, M&A, and ALM/treasury functions. In 2014, he earned an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. From January 2016 to June 2023, he worked at Rakuten Group Co., Ltd., where he was responsible for Corporate Development and was appointed Global Head and Director of Corporate Development in 2018. He has served as Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of SBC Medical Group Holdings, Inc. since September 29, 2023, and as Chief Financial Officer since April 1, 2025. In 2026, he was appointed President and Representative Director of SBC Medical M&A Advisory Co., Ltd. In 2026, he assumed leadership for the group-wide AI transformation as a core management strategy and established the SBC AI Lab. As Director and Chief AI Evangelist, he is directly involved in driving these initiatives, leading the group-wide transformation under top-level commitment.
  • Miki Shimizu - CSO
    CSO
    Miki Shimizu
    From April 2008 to April 2024, she worked in the Investment Banking Division of Goldman Sachs Japan, where she was engaged in a wide range of advisory services, including domestic and cross-border M&A, initial public offerings (IPOs), equity and debt financing, and anti-activist defense. She has served as Chief Strategy Officer of SBC Medical Group Holdings, Inc. since April 10, 2025, and concurrently as President and Representative Director of AI Med Inc. since February 1, 2026.
  • Taiki Sakaguchi - CHRO, CPO
    CHRO, CPO
    Taiki Sakaguchi
    From 2004 to 2024, he worked at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation for 20 years, where he was engaged in human resources (with over 10 years of experience in both Japan and the United States), corporate governance, and digital transformation. He has served as Chief Planning Officer of SBC Medical Group Holdings, Inc. since April 1, 2025, and as Chief Human Resources Officer since May 1, 2024.
  • Akiko Wakiyama - CPRO
    CPRO
    Akiko Wakiyama
    She began her career at Genting Group, a Malaysia-based hospitality and resort company, and spent approximately 12 years in marketing and public relations. Since 2012, she has held PR leadership roles at the KDDI Group, Terada Warehouse, Pioneer, and Hotel New Akao. She also served as a board member and Chair of the International Exchange Committee at the Public Relations Society of Japan. She has served as Chief Public Relations Officer of SBC Medical Group Holdings, Inc. since August 1, 2024.
  • Kazuki Ichimori - CCDO
    CCDO
    Kazuki Ichimori
    A finance and corporate development leader with extensive experience at prominent tech companies, including Rakuten and SmartNews. He led numerous global M&A and investment transactions at Rakuten, contributing to the company's strategic growth. Ichimori spearheaded one of the largest private fundraising rounds in Japan, leading the Series E and F rounds at SmartNews. He graduated from UC Berkeley Haas with an MBA. He is currently based in the US. He has served as our Chief Corporate Development Officer of SBC Medical Group Holdings, Inc. since March 1, 2024.
  • Shinya Inoue - CMO
    CMO
    Shinya Inoue
    He began his career at P&G Japan, and subsequently worked at Eli Lilly Japan, Adobe, KDDI, and Pioneer, where he was involved in a wide range of roles including marketing, digital marketing, digital transformation, and business strategy. At Pioneer, he served as Chief Marketing Officer, where he spearheaded the establishment of the marketing organization, led the restructuring of planning and communication functions, and oversaw the successful market launch of new products. He has served as Chief Marketing Officer of SBC Medical Group Holdings, Inc. since July 1, 2025.
  • Sheng-FU Hsiao - CTO
    CTO
    Sheng-FU Hsiao
    After graduating from National United University in Taiwan, he studied at Curtin University in Australia. Following a career in trade management in China, he moved to Japan in 2008. He has served as CTO for over eight years across various organizations, driving growth through restructuring and advanced development. Most recently, he served as Executive Officer and CTO at an AI-specialized firm. He is fluent in Japanese, English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese. He has served as Chief Technology Officer of SBC Medical Group Holdings, Inc. since March 1, 2026.
  • Hiroyuki Miya - COOSBC Medical Group Co., Ltd. (Japan)
    COOSBC Medical Group Co., Ltd. (Japan)
    Hiroyuki Miya
    He began his career at CyberAgent, Inc. as a software engineer for the Ameba Blog platform. He later worked at Amazon as a Program Manager, overseeing warehouse management systems. In 2012, while enrolled in the MBA program at UCLA Anderson School of Management, he founded an internet startup. In 2019, he joined MonotaRO, where he was responsible for launching the company’s business operations in India and served as the local Chief Marketing Officer. He also led the New Business Development Department, planning and launching new services for approximately 7 million users. He has served as Chief Operating Officer of SBC Medical Group Co., Ltd. (Japan) since October 1, 2023.
  • Hikaru Fukui - Head of IR, CHROSBC Medical Group Co., Ltd. (Japan)
    Head of IR, CHROSBC Medical Group Co., Ltd. (Japan)
    Hikaru Fukui
    He previously spent 21 years at Mitsubishi UFJ Bank (2002–2023), where he held roles in investor relations, human resources, global markets, middle- and back-office operations, corporate planning, and enterprise transformation initiatives. He has served as Head of Investor Relations at SBC Medical Group Holdings, Inc., and as Chief Human Resources Officer of SBC Medical Group Co., Ltd. (Japan) since January 1, 2024.

Advisors

  • Akio Nitori
    Founder of Nitori. Chairman of Nitori Holdings Vice Chairman of Japan Chain Stores Association Executive Director of Hokkaido Economic Federation
  • Dr. Steven R. Cohen
    Clinical Professor UC San Diego Inventor, Internal Craniofacial Distractor and Lipocube Plastic and Craniofacial Surgeon
  • Kazuyuki Yano
    Former Director of International Research Division, Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance Former Director-General of Chugoku Local Finance Bureau, Ministry of Finance Director of Japan Professional Golfers Association
  • Tomoyoshi Nishiyama
    Founder of Yakiniku Gyukaku Developed numerous businesses including "Yakiniku Like" and "Blue Star Burger" Chairman and CEO of Dining Innovation Co., Ltd.
  • Masahiro Akashi
    Co-founder of WHITE CROSS Inc. President and CEO of WHITE CROSS Inc. Dentist
  • Dr. Ewen Chee
    Founder of Aesthetic Healthcare Holdings Pte. Ltd. Certified physician of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM) Co-chair of the first Asia Pacific Thread Lift Conference (APEM)