Takeru Hiki

CEO

Takeru Hiki is the CEO and co-founder of Welby Inc., a leading Japanese company specializing in personal health record (PHR) platform services.1 3 He has been serving as the Representative Director of Welby since September 2011.3

Professional Background

Education and Early Career:: Takeru Hiki graduated from the Faculty of Law at Doshisha University.2 He began his professional journey by joining Sumitomo Corporation in 1996, where he handled joint business ventures for market entry.2 5

Career Progression::

Rakuten: Hiki worked as a General Manager at Rakuten.5
MedPeer: He served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) from 2009 to 2011.5
Welby Inc.: In 2011, Hiki co-founded Welby and assumed the role of CEO, a position he continues to hold.1 4

Welby Inc.

Under Hiki's leadership, Welby has become a prominent player in the PHR platform services sector. The company focuses on supporting patients with chronic diseases by providing tools for treatment continuation and self-management.1 Welby's services cover various medical fields, including lifestyle diseases, oncology, central nervous system disorders, autoimmune disorders, and rare diseases.1

Achievements and Partnerships

Takeru Hiki has led Welby to form significant partnerships and achieve notable milestones:

In 2019, Welby was approved for listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Mothers section.1
The company has established a capital and business alliance with Digital Garage, Inc., collaborating on projects related to blockchain and AI technologies in healthcare.1
In April 2024, Welby entered into a business alliance agreement with Chubu Electric Power for the promotion of PHR services.6

Takeru Hiki's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username takeru-hiki-0119a06.5