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Message from the CEO

I was appointed as the CEO of Willings, Inc. in July 2025.
In February 2024, I traveled to India for the first time with the founder, Machida. We visited several campuses, including the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, where I was deeply impressed by the intelligence and energy of the students, as well as the immense potential of the country itself.
After that visit, Machida asked me to support the management of the company. Though I had retired, I was inspired by the potential of India and decided to take on this new challenge at the age of 65.
While this is my first time working in the human resources industry, I pledge to leverage my extensive management experience at Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Rakuten Group, and the Mainichi Newspapers Group to help the company grow significantly moving forward.

Introducing young Indian talent to Japanese companies to drive innovation and revitalize Japan—this bold vision of Machida is one we at Willings are determined to realize together.
I will continue to dedicate myself to supporting our clients in every possible way.

Willings, Inc.
CEO, Tatsuya Mizuno


Message from the Founder

By a fortunate turn of events, our company is now working closely with India. I travel there many times each year, and each visit leaves me with a renewed sense of admiration for the country’s remarkable development and transformation. On one occasion, I had the opportunity to visit a state assembly in India. I was deeply impressed by the sight of veteran legislators in their 50s to 70s holding iPads, diligently learning how to use new applications from the younger generation. They told me, “By the time our children and grandchildren are in charge, this assembly will no longer use paper. That’s why it’s up to our generation to make the shift to paperless operations.”
In today’s world, people often focus only on what can be accomplished within their own lifespans. However, witnessing these leaders earnestly striving for the future reminded me of a vital truth—this kind of long-term commitment is what our ancestors naturally embraced.
I believe that this attitude holds the key to creating the future and achieving true prosperity.
I want to help make Japan a more vibrant and hopeful country for our children and grandchildren.
To that end, we will continue taking on the challenge of transforming Japanese companies through the services and products we provide.
Together with our CEO, Mizuno, we are committed to this strong mission and will continue delivering inspiration to our clients through our daily efforts.

Willings, Inc.
Founder & Director, Toyoaki Machida

Team Members

Willings India Director

A. Shin-chan

"Eliminating the borders of IT technology and creating a safe environment for overseas engineers to work in foreign countries to support the creation of a better future for Japan."

Graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology and came to Japan to work as a developer for a company involved in AI business. in 2019, joined Willings as the technical manager of the GALK Portal. Supervised GALK Portal from planning to construction. Became Director of Willings India in 2021, and responsible for collaboration and strengthening relations with Indian Institutes of Technology.
Born in Kolkata. Likes watching soccer and playing video games.

Willings India Director

A. Tsuda

"With the experience I have gained in India, I would like to be a bridge between India and Japan."

After graduating from an arts university, started working at an apparel company in Tokyo as a new graduate, and moved to India in 2008 to work for a foreign IT company. In 2021, joined Willings India as Bridge Operation Manager, and in April 2024, became Director of Willings India.
Born in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Hobbies include traveling and watching movies. First overseas trip was to India in childhood, and was devoted to photography as a student.

CoS & Operation Manager

M.Kawatoko

"With the motto "Connect, Dream, Future", I would like to aim for a technological fusion between India and Japan."

After graduating from dental school, joined an orthodontic clinic, studied in England and Australia after 2002, and moved to India in 2007 to work for a global IT company. After 3 years in purchasing administration and 9 years as a consultant, joined Willings India in 2022 as Bridge Operation Manager. In April 2024, appointed CoS / Operation Manager at Willings HQ.
Born in Hiroshima, Japan. Hobbies include traveling and yoga.

Software Engineer

S. Aghalte

"To promote global teamwork by becoming a bridge between talent and companies around the world, with India-Japan collaboration at the forefront of the effort."

As a student at the Indian Institute of Technology, he was involved in a development project for the GALK Lab operated by Willings. In 2022, joined Willings India as a Systems Engineer and is currently in charge of building the GALK portal and technical selection of interns.
Originally from Maharashtra. Hobbies include application development and game development.

Customer Success

S. Hanada

"I would like to respond to our customers with an emotional experience and be an Unsung Hero for business acceleration."

After living in Texas, U.S.A. for 4 years as a foreign exchange student. After returning to Japan and living as a backpacker, joined a Japanese chemical company, working with JICA, UN, and other organizations in developing countries as a sales representative for corporate clients. Joined Willings in 2024 as Customer Success.
Born in Saitama, Japan. Hobbies include watching musicals and traveling.