Virtual Reality Company, Thirdverse, Appoints Masaru Ohnogi as CEO

Masaru Ohnogi, CEO of Thirdvers and Hironao Kunimitsu, Representative Director and Chairman of Thirdverse● Photo Credit: Thirdverse

TOKYO, August 9, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - Thirdverse Co., Ltd, a virtual reality (VR) game development company, has announced a new management structure to strengthen its overseas growth strategy. Effective August 8, 2024, Masaru Ohnogi has been appointed as the company’s new Representative Director and CEO. Ohnogi, who previously served as Director and Chief Business Officer (CBO), will now lead the company’s efforts to expand its presence in the U.S. market, a key hub for the VR industry.

Under the new structure, Hironao Kunimitsu, former CEO, will assume the role of Representative Director and Chairman. According to the company, this transition is intended to position Thirdverse for further growth in the competitive VR market and to advance its mission of "Creating a new virtual world for 1 billion people."

Ohnogi brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He joined Thirdverse in October 2020, overseeing the U.S. studio as Director and CBO. His previous experience includes significant roles at companies such as WebMoney, Lupicia, GCREST America, and gumi, where he contributed to expanding businesses and managing international operations.

Kunimitsu expressed confidence in Ohnogi’s leadership, stating, “Mr. Ohnogi has been a colleague since my time as CEO of gumi, and I am very pleased to see him appointed as Representative Director, President, and CEO. His extensive experience and deep knowledge are essential for Thirdverse's next growth phase. Together, we will strive to create cutting-edge futures and become pioneers in providing new experiences to users worldwide.”

Ohnogi emphasized the rapidly expanding U.S. VR market and the increasing interest from younger users, particularly teenagers. He stated, “In the U.S. market, the VR industry continues to grow rapidly, centered on Meta's 'Meta Quest' devices. At Thirdverse, we will continue to pursue new and astonishing VR entertainment and challenge ourselves to dominate the world as a Japanese company.”

The management restructuring also includes several other leadership changes within the company.

For more information, visit www.thirdverse.io.

Source: Thirdverse via Newswire