WonderPlanet nominates Hiraki Tetsuichi as COO and CAIO
The Japanese game company will put the appointment to a shareholder vote on November 25, while outside directors Yoichi Wada and Hiroki Teshima step down.
WonderPlanet announced on October 21, 2026 that it will appoint Hiraki Tetsuichi as a director candidate, according to gamebiz.jp. Subject to shareholder approval at the company's 14th ordinary general meeting of shareholders, scheduled for November 25, 2026, he is to become Director COO and CAIO (Chief AI Officer).
In the COO role he will oversee business operations, while as CAIO he will lead the company-wide promotion of AI use.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth-listed studio also said that outside directors Yoichi Wada and Hiroki Teshima will retire at the end of their terms.
Background
Hiraki joined Sony in 1998 and later worked at So-net Entertainment and Gamepot before joining GP Mobile, now WonderPlanet, as an executive officer in 2013, the company's background notes. He became Director CTO in 2015 and has served as Executive Officer VPoE since September 2018. WonderPlanet was founded in September 2012 and trades on the TSE Growth market under code 4199.
Quick answers
When will Hiraki Tetsuichi become WonderPlanet's COO and CAIO?
The appointment is subject to shareholder approval at the 14th ordinary general meeting of shareholders scheduled for November 25, 2026.
What will Hiraki Tetsuichi do as CAIO?
He will lead the company-wide promotion of AI use, while as COO he oversees business operations.
Which outside directors are leaving WonderPlanet?
Yoichi Wada and Hiroki Teshima are to retire at the end of their terms.