Mercari, Inc. (“Mercari”) announces that Representative Executive Officer and CEO Shintaro Yamada will assume the position of Chief Executive Officer of Group company Mercari, Inc. (US), effective January 1, 2025. Additionally, Yamada will continue to concurrently hold the position of Representative Executive Officer and CEO.
| Name | New Title | Old Title |
| Shintaro Yamada | Director, Representative Executive Officer and CEO / Chief Executive Officer of Mercari, Inc. (US) | Director, Representative Executive Officer and CEO |
After founding Mercari in 2013, Yamada has led the growth of the entire Mercari Group as CEO. Now, by assuming the position of Chief Executive Officer of Mercari, Inc. (US) while concurrently serving as Group CEO, he will further commit to the growth of the US business.
Note that John Lagerling, the current Executive Officer, Senior Vice President of Global Strategy / Chief Executive Officer of Mercari, Inc. (US), will resign from his position effective December 31, 2024.
Profile
After graduating from Waseda University, Shintaro Yamada established Unoh Inc., where he launched various internet services including “Movie Life,” “Photozou,” and “Machitsuku!”. In 2010, he sold Unoh to Zynga. After leaving Zynga in 2012, he went on a trip around the world. In February 2013, he established Mercari, Inc. He also established the YAMADA Shintaro D&I Foundation in July 2021.
Mercari will continue to strive toward achieving its group mission: “Circulate all forms of value to unleash the potential in all people.”