Yu Taniguchi
Co-Founder and CEO
After working in CyberSource Japan (a wholly-owned subsidiary of VISA) in 2007 and business administration planning for Piku Media (formerly English OK) in 2010, Yu founded TableCheck as CEO in 2011.
Reimagining the future of hospitality
A global team driving innovation across the industry.
Our Strengths
Global
We come from a multitude of backgrounds. We have team members from Japan, the USA, China, India, Mexico, Israel, Malaysia, the Netherlands, and more, and speak over 12 languages. We are an internationally-minded company building truly global products.
Talent
Our staff has prior experience working in leading companies in hospitality, finance, technology, credit cards, game development, and even rocket science! We bring together a diverse array of experts under one umbrella to fully leverage each member's unique perspective.
Market Leader
We've earned a strong reputation among our clients, outpacing our peers by introducing innovative new products and features. Using the latest agile development methodologies, we deliver well-tested apps with remarkably fast turnaround time.
Directors
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John Shields
Co-Founder and CTO
After obtaining a B.S. in Electrical Engineering With Honors at Brown University in the United States, John worked at Nomura Securities Japan (formerly Lehman Brothers Japan) as Vice President in Equities Algorithmic Trading before joining TableCheck as CTO and Co-Founder in 2013.
Executive Officer & General Manager
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Kiyoshi Takegami
Executive Officer, Chief of Staff
Kiyoshi holds a degree from Rikkyo University. He worked as a sales manager for MICROS-Fidelio Japan where he managed top global hotel clients and was awarded "Top Salesperson" for five years in a row. Next, he became a sales manager at Ubitus, Inc. where he led the global expansion of online game sales before joining TableCheck in 2015 as Head of Sales.
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Takashi Noda
Executive Officer, Head of Administration Division
Takashi Noda is a graduate of Keio University and has obtained his MBA from Bond University in Australia. A certified Social Insurance Labor Consultant / USCPA, Takashi worked at Otsuka Pharmaceutical and Otsuka Holdings as a Medical Representative (MR), as well as in HR, Marketing, Accounting, and Finance, serving as a director and auditor for subsidiaries. He also oversaw the entire management department at Mimaki USA Inc. in Georgia, USA. He joined TableCheck in 2023.
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Hiroto Yagi
Executive Officer, Head of Operational Excellence Division
He graduated with a degree from the Department of Science at International Christian University. Joined General Electric (GE) as a new graduate, where he experienced leadership programs in finance and internal auditing across eight countries, including the US headquarters. Upon returning to Japan, he assumed roles as Country Manager at a GE subsidiary and CFO of APAC. Subsequently, he held strategic business positions, COO, and director roles at several companies including Adidas and OYO. In 2024, he joined TableCheck to deliver innovative services based on the belief that "the best dining experiences bring happiness to people."
Head of Department
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Masashi Hosaka
Head of Sales, Japan
Masashi began his career in the restaurant industry before moving into sales leadership at Groupon Japan and later in SaaS, fintech, and food delivery. In 2025, he joined TableCheck, where he leads sales strategy in Japan, driving digital transformation and helping restaurants enhance customer value through technology and hospitality.
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Junichi Kuriya
Head of Listing Preparation
Junichi has worked Systems & Operation administration at Fuji (Mizuho) Bank from 1991 to 2001 as VP of trust business at its NY subsidiary. From 2000 to 2007, he was in charge of IPO preparation at VeriSign, Japan before becoming chief of IR and FP&A after listed. From 2007–2016, Junichi was working on business development at M-out, the principal investment company, MD followed by his stint as CFO at LivingStyle, a Furniture AR simulation service company from 2016 to 2018. He joined TableCheck as Director of Listing preparation in 2018.
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Naohide Shiroyama
Head of Legal
Naohide Shiroyama graduated from Nara High School and Kobe University. During his university years, he gained valuable experience in sales at an advertising magazine company in Sydney. After completing his degree, he worked at an independent trading company, where he was responsible for legal affairs and credit screening. Later, as Director of Legal Affairs at OTA VELTRA, he played a crucial role in the company's IPO. His responsibilities included risk management, compliance, secretarial duties for general shareholders' meetings and board of directors meetings. In 2024, he joined TableCheck, drawn by the company's vision of "connecting restaurants and guests around the world to provide the best dining experience." Naohide's hobbies include food, travel, and running.
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Naoto Kodo
Head of Accounting
A Certified Public Accountant, Naoto began his career at PwC before moving into finance leadership roles at Otsuka Pharmaceutical and Otsuka Holdings, where he contributed to the company's IPO and gained international experience. In 2025, he joined TableCheck as Head of Accounting, bringing expertise in building strong financial foundations and a global perspective.
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Alexander Nicholson
VP of Engineering
As VP of Engineering, Alexander leads TableCheck's global engineering organization and heads the company's AI strategy, overseeing the platform infrastructure, security, and machine learning systems that power dining experiences for restaurants and guests worldwide. Since joining TableCheck as a Site Reliability Engineer , where he was named Rookie of the Year, he has built and scaled the teams and cloud-native architecture behind the company's growth. Prior to TableCheck, Alexander worked across defense technology, SaaS, and machine learning research in Australia, the US, and the UK. He holds a Computer Science degree in Cyber Security from the University of Wollongong.
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Ai Oishi
Head of Growth & Marketing
After building a foundation in marketing within the cosmetics industry, Ai went on to lead the launch of new businesses in the Japanese market and drive customer experience initiatives at global technology companies. She believes that marketing is about delivering products and services she genuinely believes in to customers with the same sincerity, trust, and closeness she would offer to family and friends. Guided by this philosophy, she has led a wide range of initiatives spanning brand building, business growth, and organizational development. Ai joined TableCheck in the spring of 2026 and is passionate about expanding the possibilities of Japan's world-renowned food culture on the global stage. Outside of work, she is a devoted dog lover who treasures spending time with her beloved dog above all else.
Global
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Daniel Lee
Regional Director of Sales & Operation, Southeast Asia and Australasia
Daniel was previously the Sales Director of Agilysys Singapore. He has over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry and distribution channel. He joined TableCheck Singapore in 2018 as the representative of the branch office.
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Ken Yeo
Head of Strategic Partnership & Growth
Ken was previously from 3M Singapore responsible for sales in brands like Post-it & Scotch. His past experience are mainly from the hospitality industry and F&B sector.
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Jonathan Liu
Vice President of Client Success
Jonathan joined TableCheck in 2024 as VP of Client Success, where he manages enterprise relationships with global hospitality groups including Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Hyatt, and Minor Hotels. Previously, Jonathan served as Regional VP of Digital & Loyalty for Hyatt Hotels Corporation across Asia Pacific, and has held senior leadership roles at MRM//McCann (SVP/MD), EveryMundo (Managing Director APAC), IPG Mediabrands, and Yahoo!, and founded Moonlight Digital, a digital agency acquired by Ogilvy in 2014. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and a minor in Economics from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor.
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Preetika Sharma
Global Head of Commercial (Excluding Japan)
As Global Head of Commercial at TableCheck, Preetika drives revenue growth and market expansion across Asia and the Middle East. Her 15 year career spans in banking and foodtech, where she's developed a knack for scaling teams, navigating complex markets, and turning untapped opportunity into sustainable growth. She is passionate about building high-performance cultures and understanding what restaurants actually need. Outside work, you will find her at the gym or exploring Himalayan routes.