Prior to joining Xsolla, Kokubun held key leadership roles in both domestic and international business development. After gaining overseas business experience during his assignment in Hong Kong for a Japanese company, he went on to serve in FP&A and business development roles at global media and entertainment companies such as Amazon and Disney. At a Sony Pictures-owned pay TV channel, he served as Vice President and General Manager, overseeing the entire business. He later joined DAZN, where he led live sports streaming operations and B2B new business sales as a senior executive. Most recently, he served as an Executive Officer at Tsuburaya Productions, where he led high-level strategic projects.

With a strong track record in strategic planning and P&L responsibility, Kokubun brings a wealth of experience and insight to his new role at Xsolla.

Regarding his new appointment, Kokubun commented:

“I am truly honored to join Xsolla, one of the world’s leading video game commerce companies, and to have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of Japan’s game industry. Throughout my career in the entertainment sector, I’ve held various roles and had the privilege of working with many outstanding professionals. Drawing on that experience, I’m committed to helping developers grow their businesses not only in Japan but globally—leveraging Xsolla’s cutting-edge and innovative solutions to their fullest potential.”

Juyeon Lee, Senior Vice President of APAC at Xsolla, also commented:

“Now in its fourth year, Xsolla Japan has achieved remarkable growth. To continue this momentum and strengthen our strategic direction, we have been actively searching for the right person to take on this important role. We are delighted to welcome someone who can bring the expertise and leadership Xsolla needs in Japan, and we look forward to working together to build even stronger partnerships across the Japanese market.”