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Takashi OKITA
Nudge, Inc. - CEO Fintech Association of Japan - Chairperson
Takashi Okita is a prominent figure in the Japanese fintech landscape, currently serving as the Chairperson of the Fintech Association of Japan. He is also the Founder and CEO of Nudge Inc., a challenger bank established in 2020. Before founding Nudge, Okita held significant roles in various fintech ventures, including as the CEO of SBI Ripple Asia, a joint venture between Japan's SBI Group and Ripple, a leader in distributed financial technology. He also co-founded and led VeriTrans Inc., a notable online payment solution provider in Japan, and was recognized as one of the youngest CEOs of public companies listed on both JASDAQ and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.123
In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Okita has served on the boards of several unicorn companies, including Ripple and Tokopedia, and has been involved with the Japanese government as a committee member on various councils. His contributions to the industry were acknowledged in 2014 when he was named one of "100 People to Change Japan" by Nikkei Business.123
