Naoto Takai

Naoto Takai is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in engineering and technology leadership. Currently serving as Vice President of Engineering at Money Forward, Inc. since December 2021, Naoto previously held the position of Vice President of Technology and General Manager of Engineering at Cookpad from April 2017 to November 2021. Prior to that, Naoto was the Chief Technology Officer at Minnano Wedding Co., Ltd. (June 2015 - March 2017) and progressed through various roles at Cookpad, including Engineering Manager and Senior Software Engineer from October 2011 to April 2015. Naoto began the career as a Software Engineer at ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation from December 2007 to September 2011. Naoto's academic background includes studies at Rikkyo University.