Motoaki Tanigo
CEO, COVER Corporation · Japan
Motoaki Tanigo is the CEO of COVER Corporation. Tanigo is based in Japan. Tanigo was born in 1973 and educated at Keio University.
Motoaki Tanigo is the co-founder and CEO of COVER Corporation. He graduated from Keio University's Faculty of Science and Technology and has extensive experience in the gaming and digital entertainment sectors, having worked at Sanrio and Imagineer developing video game characters, before founding multiple ventures including 30min.Inc, which he later sold.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on COVER Corporation's expansion of merchandise, collaborations, and gaming initiatives, including collectible figures, headphone partnerships, and a mobile game launch. Motoaki Tanigo assumed direct oversight of talent management in May 2026, a shift reflected in media coverage that has also highlighted the company's strategic positioning in the virtual influencer and entertainment space through interviews and industry profiles.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- December 10, 1973
- Citizenship
- Japan
- Education
- Keio University
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Motoaki Tanigo: FAQ
- Who is Motoaki Tanigo?
- Motoaki Tanigo is the CEO of COVER Corporation, based in Japan.
- What company does Motoaki Tanigo lead?
- Motoaki Tanigo is CEO of COVER Corporation.
- Where was Motoaki Tanigo educated?
- Motoaki Tanigo studied at Keio University.