Animoca Brands Japan hires former Coincheck CEO as COO

In order to strengthen its leadership team, Animoca Brands' subsidiary, Animoca Brands Japan, announced the appointment of Kensuke Amo as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO).

What is Animoca Brands Japan?

Founded in 2021, Animoca Brands Japan has been at the forefront of promoting Japanese intellectual property (IP) and content to a global audience, carving out a space in the Web3 ecosystem. With Kensuke Amo as the CEO, the company is poised to leverage his extensive experience in the cryptocurrency and NFT fields to drive its NFT and crypto asset business.

CEO of Animoca Brands Japan, Daisuke Iwase, emphasized the critical role the company plays in bridging Japanese IP with the global market and vice versa. As the Web3 landscape matures, Iwase is excited about the collaboration with Amo, whose leadership has been instrumental in advancing the cryptocurrency, NFT, and metaverse space in Japan. Together, they aim to tackle new challenges and drive innovation at Animoca Brands Japan.

About Kensuke Amo

Prior to joining Animoca Brands Japan, Kensuke Amo worked at the human resources company Recruit since 2007, and later moved to the well-known Japanese exchange Coincheck, where he led initiatives such as launching Japan's first NFT marketplace and IEO. His roles included several leadership positions, including serving as the managing executive officer at Coincheck, where he made significant contributions to the expansion of major Web3 projects like "The Sandbox" and "Otherside" in Japan.

This strategic appointment marks a significant milestone for Animoca Brands Japan as it continues to navigate the evolving landscape of Web3, aiming to bring Japanese creativity and innovation to a global audience.