Shiraishi has numerous achievements in participating with the management of financial accounting and management planning of listed companies. His strength is hands-on management support. In addition to his achievements as an advisory to SMEs involved in restructuring and M&A matters, he has a proven track record of investment through private equity funds and a reputation for establishing deep relationships with owner-managers. He is currently transforming and solidifying es Network’s business management organization from the viewpoint of the strengthening of corporate governance and compliance in line with our internal growth strategy. Through his participation in the “Regional Economy Vitalization Investment Limited Partnership (¥29.05 billion)”, which is jointly managed by the Company and Regional Economy Vitalization Corporation of Japan (REVIC), he is working hard to support regional core companies’ business improvement and growth, and to contribute to the revitalization of regional economies.