TOKYO, Japan, Nov 4, 2025 – Cellid has appointed Hidekazu Kakishima as chief business development officer (CBDO) to lead business expansion and strengthen the company’s operations.
Kakishima joined Amazon Web Services (AWS), Japan in 2012 where he became general manager of enterprise strategic sales. He later became an executive officer at Soracom, where he oversaw the launch and growth of its sales department. Since 2021, he has led Skydio Japan, the local subsidiary Skydio, a US drone company.
Hidekazu Kakishima said: “I am extremely honored to join Cellid. I see great potential in taking on the global market in the area of AR glasses, a next-generation platform, by making the most of Japan’s outstanding materials, optics, and ultra-fine processing technologies. Leveraging my experience in market creation and business expansion at technology companies, I will build a business foundation that will elevate Cellid’s unique optical technology and software to a global standard. I will do my utmost to ensure that Japanese innovation can demonstrate its global presence at the center of this wave of change.”
Source: Cellid
About Cellid
Cellid Inc., founded in 2003 and based in Tokyo, Japan, develops augmented reality (AR) display modules and spatial recognition engines for AR glasses. The company provides AR-based solutions that use image recognition and learning to enable real-time information overlay. Its technology supports applications in consumer electronics, wearable devices, and digital media. Cellid focuses on creating AR optical components, including waveguides and projection systems, for integration into smart glasses and other devices. The company employs around 50 people and reports annual revenue of $22 million. Backed by investors Development Bank of Japan and Tel Venture Capital, Cellid addresses the demand for AR display technology.