Jij, Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Yu Yamashiro; hereinafter "Jij") is pleased to announce that our Chief Operating Officer (COO), Hiroshi Nakata, has been appointed as a Board Member of the Quantum STrategic industry Alliance for Revolution (Q-STAR).As a quantum computing company specializing in combinatorial optimization problems, Jij has been committed to promoting the social implementation of quantum technology through the knowledge and technology we have cultivated and our collaborations with various industries. Through this appointment as a Board Member, we will strive to contribute to the development of quantum technology in Japan and the enhancement of its international competitiveness.About Q-STARQ-STAR (Quantum STrategic industry Alliance for Revolution) was established in Japan in September 2021 to create new industries and business opportunities based on quantum technology. Its members come from various business sectors, including startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, large corporations, and academic institutions. Q-STAR is determined to proactively collaborate with organizations in diverse fields globally, transcending industry and corporate boundaries, to develop the quantum technology-related business of the future.Website: https://qstar.jp/enBoard Members*As of May 20, 2025ChairTaro ShimadaRepresentative Director, Corporate Officer,President and Chief Executive OfficerToshiba CorporationVice-chairNobuhiro EndoExecutive AdvisorNEC CorporationVice-chairHiromichi ShinoharaExecutive AdvisorNippon Telegraph and Telephone CorporationVice-chairToshiaki HigashiharaDirector, Executive Chairman, Representative Executive OfficerHitachi, Ltd.Vice-chairHidenori FurutaNon-Executive Chairman, Member of the BoardFujitsu LimitedDirectorYasuji NagayaChairmanChodai Co., Ltd.DirectorKazunori SakaiRepresentative Director Executive Vice President & CHROTOPPAN Holdings Inc.DirectorNobuhiko KogaChief Officer, Frontier Research Center/ Chief Executive Officer, Toyota Central R&D Lab. Inc.Toyota Motor CorporationDirectorSatoshi Miki CEO, FounderFixstars CorporationDirectorHiroshi Nakata COOJij Inc.Profile of Hiroshi NakataHiro Nakata, as the Chief Operating Officer and Board Member of Jij Inc., quantum and optimization startup. Specializes in sales, business development, marketing, finance, HR and strategy. A member of the QuIC(European Quantum Industry Consortium), UK Quantum. Graduated from Tokyo Institute of Technology and began a career at Mitsui & Co., engaging in investment, business development, and M&A in wind power and gas distribution businesses across Latin America and Australia. In 2015, transitioned to the Rugby World Cup 2019 Organizing Committee as Head of HR Planning, leading organizational development and recruitment. Later established an independent career in product development and consulting before assuming the current role.In May 2025, he was appointed as a Board Member of Quantum STrategic industry Alliance for Revolution (Q-STAR).About Jij Inc.Company Name: Jij Inc.CEO: Yu YamashiroAddress: INDEST Room 403, Innovation Center, Tokyo Science University Tamachi Campus 3-3-6 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0023, JapanCorporate Website: https://www.j-ij.com/enFounded: November 2018Business Description: Sales and provision of optimization solutions for enterprises utilizing quantum-classical hybrid technology contactInformation: Jij Inc. Communication Team /pr@j-ij.com