Leadership

Drawing on deep expertise and diverse experience, we run Echole.

高山 和寿

Kazutoshi Takayama

Chief Executive Officer

Profile

Graduate School of Law, The University of Tokyo.
Began career at a major advertising group, covering management accounting, tax, and subsidiary management.
Later joined the international business management team of an entertainment group, serving as a board director of a European subsidiary, leading business management and IPO preparation.
Founded Echole Inc. in January 2026.

Credentials

US Certified Public Accountant (USCPA)
NSCA Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)

Message

We aim to be the partner whom companies facing challenges will think of first — overwhelmingly dependable when it matters most. By staying close to our clients and serving as their sounding board, we walk alongside them from identifying and articulating the issues to delivering real solutions. Our role is to help create an environment in which leaders can focus on the work they were meant to do.

池田 純一

Junichi Ikeda

Director

Profile

Bachelor of Commerce, Meiji University.
At an accounting consulting firm, supported listed companies in consolidated close and disclosure document preparation, process improvement, financial DD, and corporate valuation.
Later, at an IPO-ready company, led the build-out of accounting processes for new business lines, IFRS adoption, consolidated accounting system implementation, and preparation of IPO-readiness materials.
Particular strength in consolidated close and process improvement / efficiency.
Appointed Director of Echole Inc. in January 2026.

Credentials

Certified Public Accountant (Reg. No. 47904)
Licensed Tax Accountant (Reg. No. 159152, registered May 21, 2026)
IPO Practice Certification (Advanced)
Bookkeeping 1st Grade (Nissho)

Message

As a Certified Public Accountant, I have supported a wide range of companies — from listed and IPO-ready companies to small and mid-sized businesses — in financial close and process improvement. My daily work is driven by the wish to give back, in whatever way I can, to those wrestling with back-office challenges. To help our clients' businesses grow and run more smoothly, I am committed to providing earnest, dependable service.

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