Advancer Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya Hikarie 32F, 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Shuuhei Hosoda) is pleased to announce that Atsuhiro Oikawa, founder of M&A Cloud Inc. and possessing extensive experience in supporting the growth of startups and SMEs, has been appointed as a Management Advisor. Our company operates human resource dispatch/outsourcing, consulting, and corporate solutions businesses with 12 bases nationwide, primarily in the telecommunications industry. As an "OWNERSHIP COMPANY" within the Advancer Group, we are promoting the establishment of group companies under the VISION of "nurturing business professionals who continue to take on challenges and producing opportunities for life changes." In 2024, we established HITOAI Inc. (https://www.hitoai.co.jp/) to operate an outsourcing business. In 2025, we established Cogup Inc. (https://www.cogup.co.jp/) to operate an SNS marketing business. In 2026, we established Adlab Inc. (https://adlab.co.jp/) to operate a corporate solutions business. Our medium-term management plan aims to achieve a structure of 25 group companies by 2030 and to produce 100 business professionals with "ownership," centered around presidents and management executives. Background of Appointment In Japan, labor shortages due to the declining birthrate and aging population are becoming increasingly severe, posing challenges for many companies in recruitment, training, and organizational development. Meanwhile, the need for business succession and M&A is growing year by year, making "business alliances," "M&A," and "securing management talent," in addition to "recruitment," important themes for corporate growth. Based on the recruitment and human resource development know-how cultivated to date, the Advancer Group is strengthening its management strategy and business development domains to provide broader support for corporate growth. With Mr. Oikawa's participation, we will receive support primarily in the f