Suresh will lead Mindsprint's transformation through AI-powered solutions and strategic partnerships.
SINGAPORE, March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mindsprint, a purpose-built digital solutions provider for global enterprises, has appointed Suresh Sundararajan as its Chief Executive Officer. A visionary leader with a strong track record in technology, sustainability, and digital strategy, Suresh will spearhead Mindsprint's growth and innovation agenda, reinforcing its commitment to AI-driven solutions and strategic partnerships.
In his earlier role at Mindsprint as co-founder and chairman, Suresh played a key role in shaping the company's growth strategy, and he was instrumental in driving the company's transition from a captive to an independent service provider model. In his new role, he will focus on advancing AI-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiencies and empower businesses to stay ahead in an evolving digital landscape.
"I am more convinced than ever that transformation journeys across industries will be led by AI, more so for our own business which is at a significant risk of disruption. At Mindsprint, I am advocating 'AI First' approach in everything we do and be at the forefront of an AI-led transformation that is reshaping industries. Our focus is on harnessing the power of AI to create intelligent, future-ready solutions that drive operational excellence and business growth. I am excited to lead this next phase of innovation, working alongside our talented teams, customers, and partners to deliver real impact for our clients," said Suresh Sundararajan, CEO, Mindsprint.
With over two decades at Olam, Suresh has held key leadership positions, including Chief Digital and Information Officer and Chief Risk Officer. He has successfully spearheaded large-scale digitalization initiatives and pioneered data-driven decision-making. He is also a co-founder of Nupo Ventures, the incubation arm of Olam Group through which Jiva, a platform focused on providing end to end services to small holder farmers, and Terrascope, an AI/ML-driven climate technology SaaS platform helping medium and large enterprises in their decarbonization journey. His expertise in sustainability, digital strategy, and business innovation has been widely recognized across global industry platforms.
A Vision for AI-First Excellence
Under his leadership, Mindsprint will focus on:
As part of its strategic expansion, Mindsprint recently opened a new office in Australia, the addition of the Australian office enhances the company's ability to effectively serve regional clients and drive business transformation through advanced technology solutions like Data Analytics, AI, SAP Transformation, Intelligent Automation, and Supply Chain Optimization to meet the unique needs of the market.
About Mindsprint
Mindsprint reimagines business through talent, technology, and insight-driven solutions. With a proven track record spanning two decades, the company has enabled global organizations in their digital and business transformation journeys. Mindsprint offers a differentiated suite of services, including digital transformation solutions, enterprise technology, business process services, and cybersecurity solutions.
With a workforce of 3,000+ employees, Mindsprint is headquartered in Singapore and has a significant presence in India (Chennai and Bengaluru), the U.S., the UK, and Australia. Recognized as a Great Place to Work Certifiedâ„¢ company, Mindsprint combines talent, technology, and insights to drive meaningful change.
For more information, visit www.mindsprint.com.
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Mindsprint Appoints Suresh Sundararajan as Chief Executive Officer
-Unveils the Ending Theme Song " Anata wa Kaibutsu(you are my monster)" performed by TOOBOE-
TOKYO, March 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CyberAgent, Inc. today has revealed the latest information at the special stage event for the TV anime "The Summer Hikaru Died" held today at AnimeJapan 2025, including the main trailer and additional cast announcements.
"The Summer Hikaru Died" is a hit horror manga series about an ordinary high school boy, Yoshiki, who experiences various mysterious incidents in his life with Hikaru, a mysterious being who imitates his best friend Hikaru Indou. The story of "whatever it is" and the boy's madness has garnered significant attention, making it a must-see anime film.
Following the announcement of the anime adaptation in May 2024, there is considerable anticipation among fans in Japan and worldwide.
The animation will be directed by Ryohei Takeshita known as the director of "Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night" and CygamesPictures will be handling the animation production for the series.
In addition to the previously announced cast members Chiaki Kobayashi and Shuichiro Umeda, the new cast members Yumiri Hanamori, Wakana Kowaka, and Chikahiro Kobayashi made a surprise appearance on "The Summer Hikaru Died" special stage held today at AnimeJapan 2025. Furthermore, the main trailer, featuring the ending theme song "Anata wa Kaibutsu(you are my monster)" performed by TOOBOE was unveiled for the first time.
Comments from the new casts and the production staff who are responsible for the character designs have also been revealed.
Official website：https://hikanatsu-anime.com/
The main trailer：https://www.youtube.com/@hikaru_anime_en
The main trailer for "The Summer Hikaru Died" has been released.
In this video, you can enjoy a sneak peek of the ending theme song "Anata wa Kaibutsu(you are my monster)" performed by TOOBOE, which is being revealed for the first time. Please look forward to the chilling blend of slice of life and the supernatural that defines this work.
Yumiri Hanamori (Asako Yamagishi)
I'm Yumiri Hanamori, who will be playing the role of Asako Yamagishi in "The Summer Hikaru Died".
The first time I read this work, I was greatly shocked that the story begins from the point where it didn't make it in time.
In a place that shouldn't have existed.
What if "something" very close to what didn't make it appears in front of us?
What choice would we choose?
What will be awaiting them at the end of their summer?
I will do my best to play the role so that you can feel the atmosphere that sticks to your skin.
Thank you very much.
Wakana Kowaka (Rie Kurebayashi)
I'm Wakana Kowaka, who will be playing the role of Rie Kurebayashi.
I'm looking forward to seeing how this work, which is filled with various emotions, how it will be visualized.
And the Mie dialect! We are all working so hard to record it!
I want to do my best to play Rie Kurebayashi, who is close to Yoshiki and Hikaru and has kindness in her sternness.
Chikahiro Kobayashi (Tanaka)
When I read the original story, my heart was firmly grasped from the beginning!
The scene of "Summer" that everyone feels nostalgic for is mixed with the fear and wonder of not knowing what is happening.
It's really interesting.
I'm very happy to be able to mix in with the atmosphere of this work...!
Let's watch it together when summer comes!
Asako Yamagishi (voiced by Yumiri Hanamori)
A classmate of Yoshiki. Since childhood, she has been able to "hear" things that ordinary people cannot. She is tall, lively, and intelligent.
Rie Kurebayashi (voiced by Wakana Kowaka)
A housewife who can "see" things that ordinary people cannot. She worries about Yoshiki, who is with a dangerous and terrifying presence, and warns him to stay away.
Tanaka (voiced by Chikahiro Kobayashi)
A man who seems to be investigating something for a certain company. He is always carefree and elusive. He has a hamster as his partner.
Theme Song for the Ending
"Anata wa Kaibutsu(you are my monster)" by TOOBOE
Lyrics, Composition, and Arrangement by TOOBOE
Release: Summer 2025
TOOBOE（ Ending theme song artist）
Hello, I'm TOOBOE, and I will be in charge of the ending theme song. In creating this piece, I delved deeply into the original story, contemplating how one might savor memories and promises upon realizing that the neighbor the one believed to be true isn't actually who the one thought. The more I tried to understand Yoshiki's feelings, the more pure, sorrowful, and cruel they became. The resulting song, "Anata wa Kaibutsu(you are my monster)" became a kind of forgiveness that I extended to the characters. I hope it can add a vibrant touch to this wonderful story. Thank you for your support.
TOOBOE Profile Information
A solo project led by the music creator "john," TOOBOE is involved in a wide range of creative activities, including lyrics, composition, arrangement, singing, illustration, and video production. With a distinctive voice and catchy, addictive music, TOOBOE is a multi-artist who seamlessly traverses the modern music scene between the internet and J-POP. TOOBOE made a major debut with the release of the first single "SHINZOU（HEART）" in April 2022. The song "JOUZAI（TABLET）," released in November 2022, was featured as the ending theme for Episode 4 of the TV anime "Chainsaw Man." Furthermore, the music video for "ITAINO ITAINO TONDEIKE" released in June 2024, has gained momentum worldwide, surpassing 20 million views on YouTube faster than " SHINZOU（HEART）" and " JOUZAI（TABLET）," both of which had already exceeded 20 million views.
Official Site: https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/tooboe/
X：(TOOBOE): https://twitter.com/casablancalanca?s=20&t=AuMjmQ4Tq4j0bIfSzh5hNA
(Official): https://twitter.com/tooboeofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_tooboe/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/jhon-tooboe?lang=ja-JP
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9rPALOT-ZVc7VEXATYSNCA
Cast
Yoshiki Tsujinaka: Chiaki Kobayashi
Hikaru: Shuichiro Umeda
Asako Yamagishi: Yumiri Hanamori
Rie Kurebayashi: Wakana Kowaka
Tanaka: Chikahiro Kobayashi
Staff:
Original Work: Mokumokuren (Serialized in KADOKAWA's "YOUNG ACE UP")
Director /Series Composition: Ryohei Takeshita
Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Yuichi Takahashi
DORODORO Animator: Masanobu Hiraoka
Prop Design: Ryunosuke Oji
Sub Character Design: Mai Watanabe, Hiroko Seigan, Shoko Nagasawa
Art Setting: Shuhei Tada, Takeshi Takahashi, Yohihiro Sono
Art Director: Kohei Honda
Color Design: Naomi Nakano
Assistant Color Design: Yuko Koshida
3D Supervisor: Yoshinori Nakano
Director of Photography: Tomohiro Maeda
2D Design: Yusuke Nagara, Yuri Tsue
Editing: Kashiko Kimura
Sound Direction: Koji Kasamatsu
Sound Production: dugout
Music: Taro Umebayashi
Ending Theme Song "Anata wa Kaibutsu(you are my monster)" by TOOBOE
Animation Production: CygamesPictures
Yuichi Takahashi (Character Designer & Chief Animation Director)
Hikaru and Yoshiki may appear simple at first glance, but the breath and body temperature emanating from inside the characters can be felt thanks to the overwhelming persuasiveness and descriptive power of the original work.
The heat oozing out of the characters, and the reconstruction of the original character modeling, which seems to depict that as well, was a challenge that had never been attempted before. We hope that we were able to reproduce the body temperature of the characters that we felt from the original work.
Masanobu Hiraoka (DORODORO Animator)
I am always thinking about how to express the unique and unsettling atmosphere of "The Summer Hikaru Died" in terms of the artwork.
In particular, the depiction of "DORODORO" with a heterogeneous presence is one of the important elements that accentuate the eeriness of this work.
The viscosity and weight of the movement, as well as the unpleasantness of the spread of the "DORODORO" were carefully considered in order to leave a strong impression on the audience.
We made sure that the disturbing nature of the original work and the horror that lurks within its beauty could be expressed in the images.
I hope you will enjoy the "distorted beauty" that only a film can capture.
Taro Umebayashi (Music)
I am very honored to be involved in Mokumokuren's "The Summer Hikaru Died" which is loved by so many fans.
I am working on the music for the animation directed by Ryohei Takeshita so that I can contribute to the expression of the work in any way I can.
Official website: https://hikanatsu-anime.com/
Official X : https://x.com/hikaru_anime_en
Netflix Title Page: https://www.netflix.com/title/81948057
"The Summer Hikaru Died" is a hit horror manga series about an ordinary high school boy, Yoshiki, who experiences various mysterious incidents in his life with Hikaru, a mysterious being who imitates his best friend Hikaru Indou. The story of "whatever it is" and the boy's madness has garnered significant attention, making it a must-see anime film.
Following the announcement of the anime adaptation in May 2024, there is considerable anticipation among fans in Japan and worldwide.
In a certain village
Since their childhood, they have grown up together.
Yoshiki and Hikaru, childhood friends.
the sun shining down on them
the chirping sound of a cryptotympana facialis
Ice cream on the way home
Laughing over trivial things
One day in summer, no different from any other day
...... You're not Hikaru after all, are you?
Half a year ago, Hikaru went missing in the mountains.
A week later, he came back on a whim.
The voice, the figure, the thing that looked like Hikaru
What was stirring inside...
"Hikaru is no longer with us. ...... if that's the case."
Starting the days with "something" in the form of a friend,
The "same as usual" everyday life.
But at the same time...
Strange incidents begin to plague the village.
Falling into the unknown "something"
The curtain rises on a coming-of-age horror story.
Original story: Based on the comic "The Summer Hikaru Died" by Mokumokuren, originally serialized in the YOUNG ACE UP published by KADOKAWA
Director/Series Composition : Ryohei Takeshita
Character Design/Chief Animation Director ：Yuichi Takahashi
DORODORO Animator : Masanobu Hiraoka
Animation Production ：CygamesPictures
Copyright ：©Mokumokuren/KADOKAWA/The Summer Hikaru Died Partners
Copyrights must be indicated when posting or using the image materials.
Original work information
Title ："The Summer Hikaru Died"
Author ：Mokumokuren
Previously published: Volumes 1-5 (Kadokawa Comics A)
Available on YenPress
https://yenpress.com/series/the-summer-hikaru-died
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Netflix Worldwide Exclusive Streaming Anime"The Summer Hikaru Died" Reveals Main Trailer and New Cast Members, Yumiri Hanamori, Wakana Kowaka, and Chikahiro Kobayashi
Netflix Worldwide Exclusive Streaming Anime"The Summer Hikaru Died" Reveals Main Trailer and New Cast Members, Yumiri Hanamori, Wakana Kowaka, and Chikahiro Kobayashi
Netflix Worldwide Exclusive Streaming Anime"The Summer Hikaru Died" Reveals Main Trailer and New Cast Members, Yumiri Hanamori, Wakana Kowaka, and Chikahiro Kobayashi
Netflix Worldwide Exclusive Streaming Anime"The Summer Hikaru Died" Reveals Main Trailer and New Cast Members, Yumiri Hanamori, Wakana Kowaka, and Chikahiro Kobayashi
Netflix Worldwide Exclusive Streaming Anime"The Summer Hikaru Died" Reveals Main Trailer and New Cast Members, Yumiri Hanamori, Wakana Kowaka, and Chikahiro Kobayashi
