Sansan Establishes 'Chief AI Transformation Officer (CAXO)' Position; Director/CHRO Yuta Ooma Appointed

Sansan, Inc., a provider of AX services that transform work styles, announced the establishment of a new CxO position, 'Chief AI Transformation Officer (CAXO),' effective June 1, 2026, with Yuta Ooma, Director/Executive Officer/CHRO, appointed to the role. The mission of the CAXO is to oversee Sansan's AI transformation strategy across the entire company, driving not only productivity improvements but also the construction of an AI-first organizational culture and revenue creation. In an era where AI is becoming commonplace, the ability to discern which organizational or business challenges should be addressed with AI is critical. Ooma served as a sales manager and HR department head before becoming CHRO in 2018, supporting Sansan's growth from an organizational and talent perspective. Given his deep understanding of organization, talent, and business, he was deemed the ideal candidate for the CAXO position. Sansan, with its mission of 'Turning encounters into innovation,' provides 'AX services that change work styles' by digitizing and structuring contact information such as business cards, invoices, and contracts, thereby maximizing AI utilization in business. The internal usage rate of generative AI has reached 99% across all job functions, including non-engineers.