Plaid Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Kenta Kurahashi) is pleased to announce that Takahiro Tsuji has joined the company as Executive Officer and CFO (Chief Financial Officer), effective July 1, 2026. Takahiro Tsuji's Career After gaining experience at The Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan, Ltd. and Sony Corporation, he joined M3, Inc. in April 2006. There, he led the company's rapid growth phase after its IPO from both financial and management perspectives, serving as a Director for approximately 10 years from June 2010. Subsequently, he joined LITALICO Inc. in April 2020, where he promoted business expansion through M&A and enhanced recruitment efforts, while also leading the advancement and stable operation of the administrative divisions. From April 2023, he served as Director, Vice President, and CFO. He possesses extensive management experience not only in his areas of expertise, finance and governance, but also in human resources, legal affairs, and business strategy, with a proven track record as a CFO in Japanese growth companies. Background of Appointment and Areas of Responsibility Amidst accelerating external environmental changes, including the rapid evolution of AI, these shifts are creating a strong tailwind for Plaid's business, promoting accelerated growth and diversification. To achieve sustainable growth while adapting to these internal and external changes, the stability and strengthening of the "corporate foundation" that supports our system infrastructure and business activities are indispensable. We believe that upgrading this foundation, which serves as the company's backbone, at this current phase is essential not only for management stability but also for significant mid-to-long-term leaps forward. We believe that the collaboration across each function and organization within the corporate domain, exceeding their respective specializations more than ever before, to build and execute a stronger overall structu