Initial Engine Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Matsusaburo Tsukuda) is pleased to announce that Kohei Tani will assume the position of COO (Chief Operating Officer) effective July 1, 2026. Tani began his career as an engineer at Works Applications Co., Ltd. He subsequently served as CTO for multiple companies, including a food and beverage group that operates brands like Yazawa Meat, and a web development company he co-founded, where he led the establishment of technical organizations and drove business growth. In its fourth fiscal year, Initial Engine has established the new position of COO to meet the growing demand for integrated support that addresses both business challenges and technological utilization. With Tani's participation, the company aims to further strengthen the connection between management, technology, and business, enhancing its executive structure to support the business growth of its client companies. ■ Background for the Establishment of the COO Position Since its founding, Initial Engine has operated as a full-stack DX agency, supporting corporate transformation, system development, and generative AI utilization with a focus on "the fusion of management and technology." In recent years, the challenges faced by companies have become more complex, extending beyond system implementation and development support. There is an increasing need to address management strategy, organizational operations, and technology utilization in a cross-functional manner, driving initiatives from conception to execution. Against this backdrop, Initial Engine has established the inaugural COO position at the milestone of its fourth fiscal year. By welcoming Tani, who has a proven track record of driving business growth as head of technical organizations at multiple companies, the company will strengthen its executive framework connecting management decisions with on-the-ground execution, fostering an organizational foundation where "management, technolo