Shigenori Araki

Shigenori Araki is an accomplished professional in the gaming and esports industry, currently serving as a Board Member for Qiddiya's Gaming & Esports Advisory Board and Epixnos, Inc., while also holding a Board Member position at Adamas Digital, Inc. Previously, Shigenori was a Managing Corporate Officer at Capcom, where leadership included overseeing eSports and the Master Planning Office. Additional significant roles include Board Member positions at Capcom Europe and Capcom U.S.A., and special advisory work at Game Closure. As the Founder and CEO of Rakuten Games, Shigenori played a crucial role in the company's development. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Genetics Engineering from Sophia University and further studies at The University of Tokyo and Regent Oxford.