JAPAN, Tokyo – 11 December 2025 - NAVEX, a global leader in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software, has officially established its Japan office (Headquarters: Oregon, USA / Japan Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo / Representative: Andrew Bates). Following the grand opening of its Global Capability Center (GCC) office in Bangalore, India, earlier this year and the hiring of Naoki Mitsuya to manage its Japan operations.
With this launch, NAVEX is poised to expand its suite of solutions—including the AI-powered integrated GRC platform “NAVEX One” to help Japanese organizations strengthen their risk and compliance management programs.
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, NAVEX (CEO: Andrew Bates) is a global leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC), supporting 13,000 organizations worldwide.
Through its AI- and data-driven integrated “NAVEX One” platform, the company enables organizations to enhance ethics and transparency while proactively managing risks across their operations.
In Japan, compliance requirements are becoming increasingly sophisticated amid developments such as the amended Whistleblower Protection Act and the growing focus on AI accountability. However, according to NAVEX’s latest _The State of Risk & Compliance in Japan Report o_nly 47% of Japanese organizations have a whistleblower hotline and 38% report that their compliance departments are actively involved in decisions regarding AI use. Building on its global expertise, NAVEX is enhancing its Japanese-language capabilities and local support to deliver solutions tailored to the needs of Japanese organizations.
NAVEX’s AI-powered analytics and automation helps businesses shift from conventional, person-dependent compliance practices to more continuous and strategic compliance management.
The newly established NAVEX Japan (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will oversee product sales, implementation support, and customer success within the Japanese market.
Appointed as Country Manager is Naoki Mitsuya, who brings over 25 years of experience in the high-tech industry and will lead efforts to promote practical, on-the-ground implementation of GRC solutions for Japanese enterprises.
Naoki Mitsuya, Country Manager, NAVEX Japan
“The establishment of NAVEX’s Japan office marks a significant milestone in our global expansion. As Japanese companies increasingly place importance on ethical and transparent management, our goal is to support governance, risk, and compliance as a practical, embedded framework within day-to-day operations. Through solutions such as NAVEX One, we aim to help organizations in Japan build more trustworthy and sustainable businesses.”
Andrew Bates, CEO, NAVEX
“Japanese organizations are increasingly focused on enhancing compliance programs, supply chain efficiency, and risk management. Through our AI- and data-driven solutions, NAVEX is committed to empowering Japanese companies in their efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability.”
Key Solutions Offered by NAVEX
NAVEX’s integrated platform includes the following core solutions:
- NAVEX One Whistleblowing & Incident Management: A multilingual and anonymous whistleblowing and incident management system that centralizes the entire process—from reporting to investigation and remediation.
- NAVEX One Policy & Procedure Management: Streamlines the creation, approval, distribution, and acknowledgment tracking of policies and procedures, helping standardize compliance operations.
- NAVEX One Ethics & Compliance Training: A compliance training solution covering topics such as ethics, anti-harassment, and information protection.
- NAVEX One Third-Party Screening & Monitoring: Screens and monitors third parties for key risks such as bribery, sanctions, and reputation.
- NAVEX One Disclosure Management: Manages conflict-of-interest, gifts, and outside activity disclosures to strengthen transparency and accountability.
- NAVEX One Risk & Governance: Offers businesses a comprehensive view of how they identify, assess, and prioritize risk throughout their organization.
All these functions are integrated within NAVEX One, which also features AI-powered risk trend analysis and insight reporting capabilities.
About NAVEX
NAVEX is trusted by 13,000 organizations worldwide, including 75% of Fortune 100 and 500 companies. The NAVEX One platform provides a 360-degree view of risk across enterprises, enabling stronger compliance and governance.
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Company Overview
・NAVEX Global, Inc. (Headquarters)
Headquarters: 5885 Meadows Road, Suite 500, Lake Oswego, OR 97035, United States
CEO: Andrew Bates
Website:
https://www.navex.com/ja-jp/
・NAVEX Japan (Japan Office)
Address: 14F Tokyo Square Garden, 3-1-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Established: November 2025
Country Manager: Naoki Mitsuya
Business Scope: Sales, implementation support, and customer success for NAVEX products in the Japanese market