OUR
LEADERS

OUR LEADERS

Founder & CEO

Yoshitaka Nojiri

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

After working at Sumitomo Marine & Fire Insurance, established TAKE and GIVE NEEDS Co., Ltd in 1998 and became the Chief Executive Officer. In 2006, the company was listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and in 2010, became the Representative Director of the company. In 2016, attended the Graduate School of Media and Governance at Keio University. In the same year, founded TRUNK Co., Ltd and became the Chief Executive Officer.

President
International

Toni Hinterstoisser

President – International

Began his hotel career as hotel apprentice before graduating from university in Switzerland and the US with a degree in Hospitality Management. Over the course of more than 30 years, held key management positions at various hotels and brands across three continents including General Manager positions at hotels such as Andaz Wall Street, and Andaz Amsterdam. Since 2018, served as Vice President – Asia at citizenM Hotels, overseeing operations and development across the Asia-Pacific region. In 2025, joined TRUNK Co., Ltd. as President – International, leading the company’s global strategy and business development.

CCO & CHRO

Yasuhide ichikawa

Chief Creative Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer

After graduating from university, started working at Hilton Osaka, as Guest Service Officer in Rooms and F&B divisions. In 2004, joined TAKE and GIVE NEEDS Co., Ltd. Following roles as a Branch Manager and took management roles in Sales and Human Resources department, worked as the Head of MD and Human Resources Planning for the TRUNK Division from 2015. Appointed the Board of Directors in 2016, overseeing TRUNK Atelier and Human Resources Development department.

CXO

Hisao koga

Chief Experience Officer

Joined TAKE and GIVE NEEDS Co., Ltd in 2005 after graduating from university. After serving as a Branch Manager and the Head of the Business Division for West Japan, became the General Manager of TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET in 2016, in charge of its opening and setting up operations. The Board of Directors since 2016, overseeing the operations of all hotels.

CFO

Shingo Hiura

Chief Financial Officer

After graduating from university, worked at ABeam Consulting as a Business Consultant and was engaged in solving business issues for leading companies in various industries.Then, served as the Head of Administration at GLS JAPAN (currently la belle vie Inc), an online fashion retail company, and has been appointed CFO of luxury fashion brands for their Japanese corporation. As CFO, engaged in work such as structuring the management department, raising funds, and preparing for IPO.Joined TRUNK Co., Ltd in 2019 and has been on the Board of Directors since 2020, in charge of the Corporate Management Department.

CBO

Tomomi Tsuchibuchi

Chief Business Officer

Joined Hotel Nikko Tokyo, operated by Tokyo Humania Enterprise and gained experience in hotel operations. In 2001, started working at TAKE and GIVE NEEDS Co., Ltd, contributing to the wedding business and various group company initiatives. Since 2020, involved with the company's hotel division, and in 2021, appointed as the Chief for both the Development and Hotel divisions. Currently, serves as Chief of Business Development for TAKE and GIVE NEEDS Co., Ltd and for TRUNK Co., Ltd.

External
Board Member

Shinsuke Nuriya

External Board Member

After working in corporate finance and M&A advisory at BofA Securities Japan engaged in real estate investment and management at Blackstone Then, worked on the formation and management of tourism funds and hotel advisory services. Holds a Master's degree in Sustainability Management from Columbia University and a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Keio University.

Auditor

Tatsuji wakabayashi

Auditor

After working in Corporate Sales at Hitachi involved in launching ventures and business development. Subsequently, at the broadcasting and media company JCOM, took part in business acquisitions and PMI operations. Then, became the CFO in charge of the Finance and Administration department of Shop Channel, a TV shopping company acquired by JCOM. Since 2023, CFO of TAKE and GIVE NEEDS Co., Ltd, overseeing the company's Corporate Management Department.

CSO

Kenji Yokoi

Chief Strategic Officer

Joined Roland, a global electronic musical instrument brand, working as a Sales Supervisor, in new business developments and in marketing and branding.Joined TRUNK Co., Ltd in November 2017 and became an Executive Officer in April 2022. After overseeing the Marketing Division, currently oversees the CEO Office as one of the Board of Directors.

CBO

Haruka Osaka

Chief Branding Officer

After graduating from university, gained experience in public relations at both in-house and agency for the international luxury fashion and lifestyle industry. Involved in marketing communications at Kering Japan Gucci Division, and in Corporate PR and Events at Louis Vuitton Japan. Joined TRUNK Co., Ltd in 2017 and as part of the TRUNK division's PR team, responsible for brand strategy and media relations, both domestically and internationally.

CDO

Masayuki Kinoshita

Chief Development Officer

After graduating from university, worked at Park Hyatt Tokyo and Park Hyatt Shanghai as a Sales Manager, responsible for domestic and international sales for corporate and agent sales. Then, led the sales department at Andaz Tokyo, as the Director of Sales, overseeing hotel openings, product development, and corporate and agent sales for the domestic and international markets. Supervised revenue management and special projects as Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing at Andaz Maui, then joined TRUNK Co., Ltd in 2016 as the Assistant General Manager of TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET, took part in its opening and operations, and the creative direction for TRUNK(HOTEL) YOYOGI PARK.

GM

Kenji Yui

General Manager

After graduating from university, traveled to Australia and was inspired by the hotel and hospitality world, starting hotel career. Gained experience in various managerial positions in luxury hotels in Tokyo, Dubai, Vietnam, Osaka, and other locations. After serving as Deputy General Manager at Aman Tokyo, joined TRUNK Co., Ltd in 2021. Took part in operations as Assistant General Manager of TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET. In 2023, appointed as the General Manager of TRUNK(HOTEL) YOYOGI PARK and concurrently the Director of Operations Planning and Promotion Department.

CPO

Tomoyuki Tada

Chief Project Officer

After graduating from university, worked at Tobu Railway. Involved with asset management, including the development and openings of international hotel chains such as The Ritz-Carlton Nikko, as well as the planning and development of residential properties and the launch of new businesses related to vacant house issues. Following that, was responsible for hotel development, redevelopment projects, and asset management of residences for high-net-worth individuals at Mori Trust.　Joined TRUNK Co., Ltd in 2022 and from 2024, serving as the Director of TRUNK Atelier.

CPD

Miyuki Matsui

Chief Planning Director

After graduating from university, joined TAKE and GIVE NEEDS Co., Ltd following experience at an education-related company. Worked in various roles such as wedding planning, human resources development, advertising, marketing, and product development. Since 2019, engaged in planning directions at TRUNK Co., Ltd. Served as the Project Leader for TRUNK(HOTEL) YOYOGI PARK.

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