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Toru Shimada
President at
Usen Networks Co. Ltd.
Net worth: 4 M $ as of 31/07/2026
Profile
Toru Shimada was the founder of Persol Career Co., Ltd. (1989) and held the title of Director & Vice President in 2004.
Current jobs include Director at FreeCause, Inc. (2010), Director at Almex, Inc. (2017), Director at LinkShare Japan KK (2012), Director at TicketStar, Inc. (2010), Director at U-MX Co., Ltd. (2017), Director at U-NEXT Co., Ltd. (2017), President & Representative Director at Usen Networks Co. Ltd. (2017), Director at USEN ICT Solutions KK (2017), Director at USEN Media, Inc. (2017), and Director at USEN-NEXT LIVING PARTNERS, Inc. (2017).
Former jobs include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at O-net, Inc. (2008-2011), Director at LinkShare Corp., Independent Outside Director at transcosmos, Inc., Representative Director, EVP & Head-Communications at Rakuten Group, Inc. (2014-2016), Independent Outside Director at Mitani Sangyo Co., Ltd., President & Representative Director at Minnanoshuushoku Co. Ltd., Independent Outside Director at Tsukui Holdings Corp., Director at Drecom Co., Ltd. (2008-2011), Director at Rakuten Baseball, Inc., Director at Traffic Gate KK, Chief Operating Officer, Director & Vice President at U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co., Ltd., Outside Director at BizReach, Inc., Outside Director at MedPeer, Inc. (2010-2014), Outside Director at MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies, Inc., Director at USEN Corp., Independent Outside Director at eWell Co., Ltd. (Japan), Independent Outside Director at Visional, Inc., and President at Fusion Communications Corp.
(2007-2011).
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
EWELL CO.,LTD 1.89% | 31/12/2025 | 288,308 ( 1.89% ) | 4 M $ | 31/07/2026 |
Toru Shimada active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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LinkShare Japan KK
 LinkShare Japan KK Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Develops websites and Internet advertisements; provides Internet survey, web trafficking and its related services | Director/Board Member | 01/08/2012 |
FreeCause, Inc.
 FreeCause, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops mobile applications for rewards and cash backs | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2010 |
TicketStar, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 01/06/2011 |
U-MX Co., Ltd.
 U-MX Co., Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides video distribution, business process outsourcing and food delivery services | Director/Board Member | 01/06/2017 |
Almex, Inc.
 Almex, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures automatic payment machines and management systems | Director/Board Member | 01/11/2017 |
U-NEXT Co., Ltd.
 U-NEXT Co., Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates subscription based video distribution services | Director/Board Member | 01/03/2017 |
Usen Networks Co. Ltd.
 Usen Networks Co. Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides internet services | President | 01/12/2017 |
USEN ICT Solutions KK
 USEN ICT Solutions KK Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunication services | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2017 |
USEN Media, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2017 |
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Experiences
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
21
1st degree connections
29
1st degree companies
Male
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Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 29 |
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LinkShare Corp.
 LinkShare Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online marketing services | Technology Services |
transcosmos, Inc.
 transcosmos, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates call centers and provides digital marketing, business process outsourcing & data analytics services | Commercial Services |
FreeCause, Inc.
FreeCause, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops mobile applications for rewards and cash backs | Technology Services |
Rakuten Group, Inc.
 Rakuten Group, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Provides internet, financial technology and mobile communication services | Retail Trade |
USEN Corp.
 USEN Corp. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Provides cable television services | Consumer Services |
Mitani Sangyo Co., Ltd.
 Mitani Sangyo Co., Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales chemicals, petroleum products and air conditioning equipment | Distribution Services |
Persol Career Co., Ltd.
 Persol Career Co., Ltd. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Provides employment recruitment services | Commercial Services |
Fusion Communications Corp.
 Fusion Communications Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides voice over Internet protocol and Internet access services | Communications |
Minnanoshuushoku Co. Ltd.
 Minnanoshuushoku Co. Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Operates an Internet job search portal | Technology Services |
TSUKUI HOLDINGS CORP.
 TSUKUI HOLDINGS CORP. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides home nursing care services | Health Services |
Drecom Co., Ltd.
 Drecom Co., Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops social games and media technology app | Technology Services |
Almex, Inc.
Almex, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures automatic payment machines and management systems | Producer Manufacturing |
Rakuten Baseball, Inc.
 Rakuten Baseball, Inc. Rakuten Baseball, Inc., established in 2004, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rakuten Group, Inc. The company is based in Sendai, Japan. The Japanese company operates the professional baseball team Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles and manages related businesses. Its activities include providing game schedules and results, player statistics and transactions, team and player profiles, ticket purchasing, merchandise sales, fan club memberships, and event calendars. Rakuten Baseball also manages stadium services at Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi, offering amenities such as smartphone charging, battery sharing, kid-friendly activities, and accessibility features. The company engages in community involvement and corporate social responsibility initiatives, including environmental efforts, youth baseball academies, volunteer activities, and projects supporting the reconstruction and revitalization of the Tohoku region. Rakuten Baseball also develops corporate partnerships through sponsorship opportunities. | |
LinkShare Japan KK
LinkShare Japan KK Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Develops websites and Internet advertisements; provides Internet survey, web trafficking and its related services | Technology Services |
Traffic Gate KK
 Traffic Gate KK Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides Internet advertising and its related marketing services | Commercial Services |
O-net, Inc.
 O-net, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as website for marriage matchmaking services | Commercial Services |
U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co., Ltd.
 U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunication, music, content distribution, energy and real estate services | Communications |
BizReach, Inc.
 BizReach, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a holding company with interest in managing online jobs portal | Technology Services |
MedPeer, Inc.
 MedPeer, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops medical professional, medical institution support platform and physician platform | Technology Services |
TicketStar, Inc. | |
U-MX Co., Ltd.
U-MX Co., Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides video distribution, business process outsourcing and food delivery services | Consumer Services |
eWell Co., Ltd. (Japan)
 eWell Co., Ltd. (Japan) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops business support system applications for visiting nursing stations | Technology Services |
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies, Inc.
 MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates salons | Consumer Services |
U-NEXT Co., Ltd.
U-NEXT Co., Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates subscription based video distribution services | Consumer Services |
Usen Networks Co. Ltd.
Usen Networks Co. Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides internet services | Communications |
USEN ICT Solutions KK
USEN ICT Solutions KK Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunication services | Communications |
USEN Media, Inc. | |
USEN-NEXT LIVING PARTNERS, Inc. | |
Visional, Inc.
 Visional, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in developing business that promotes industrial digital transformation | Commercial Services |
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