TOKYO, Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd (Nasdaq: LRE) ("LRE" or the "Company"), a Japanese real estate developer of luxury residential properties, including single-family homes and condominiums across Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Sapporo, and the developer and operator of the ENT TERRACE brand of extended-stay hotels, today announced that Ken Takahashi has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Takahashi will lead all finance, capital markets, and corporate planning activities.

Mr. Takahashi previously served as Senior Executive Officer and Head of the Financial Management Office at Fujimoto Holdings Co., Ltd., as well as Senior Executive Officer and Head of Accounting at PIP Co., Ltd. and Representative Director and President of PIP Business Associate, where he oversaw group-wide budgeting, accounting, and internal controls for a diversified corporate group. He also held senior finance and strategy roles at KPMG Peat Marwick Co., Ltd. and Nikko Group's venture and investment platforms, and served as Representative Director and Chief Executive Officer of Mirai Asset Management Co., Ltd., gaining broad experience in capital markets, financial advisory, and regulated financial products. Mr. Takahashi holds a master's degree in industrial and operations engineering from the University of Michigan.

"Our business is entering a new phase where disciplined capital allocation, financial transparency, and effective engagement with capital markets are more important than ever," said Eiji Nagahara, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Representative Director of the Company. "Ken's track record at large corporate groups and financial institutions, combined with his global perspective, makes him the right finance leader to support our next stage of growth."

"I am honored to serve as LRE's Chief Financial Officer," said Ken Takahashi. "LRE has a compelling strategy and a strong team, and I look forward to partnering with the leadership team to strengthen our financial foundation and accelerate sustainable value creation for our stakeholders."

About Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd

Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd is a Japanese developer of luxury residential properties, including single-family homes and condominiums, across Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Sapporo. In addition, the Company operates hotels in Tokyo and leases apartment building units to individual customers in Japan and Dallas, Texas.

The Company's mission is to serve its customers by offering stylish, safe, and luxurious living. The Company's vision is to adopt the Kaizen (continuous improvement) approach to continually improve its operations and to leverage its nationally recognized, award-winning luxury homes and strong market position in the luxury residential property market in Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Sapporo to create a global transaction platform allowing access to prime Japanese condominiums as well as overseas condominiums, including in the U.S. and Hong Kong.

For more information, please visit the Company's website at https://www.lead-real.co.jp/en/.

About "ENT TERRACE"

"ENT TERRACE" is an extended-stay hotel brand operated by Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd. ENT TERRACE provides flexible, residential-style accommodation in Tokyo's prime districts for international travelers, families, and business executives seeking home-like comfort with hotel services for longer stays. ENT TERRACE GINZA PREMIUM was awarded "Luxury Apartments of the Year in Kanto" at the Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025, a renowned recognition in the international tourism industry. Learn more at https://ent-terrace.com/en/.

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Contact Information

For Media and Investor Relations:

Ken Takahashi

Chief Financial Officer

Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd

k-takahashi@lead-real.co.jp

+81 3-5784-5127

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Email: crocker.coulson@aummedia.org

Tel: +1 (646) 652-7185

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January 06, 2026 08:30 ET (13:30 GMT)