CDD Appoints Yasushi Hamagashira as Head of Sales and Marketing for Japan

Tokyo, Japan, April 16, 2024 — In a significant move to bolster CDD Vault’s presence in the Japanese
market, Collaborative Drug Discovery (CDD) is excited to announce the appointment of Mr.
Yasushi Hamagashira as the new Head of Sales and Marketing for Japan. Bringing on board a
wealth of experience and expertise, Mr. Hamagashira is set to play a pivotal role in CDD’s
strategic expansion and deepening of client engagements in Japan.

With a career that spans over two decades in sales management and business development,
Mr. Hamagashira’s appointment marks a milestone in CDD’s efforts to strengthen its operations
and outreach in the highly competitive Japanese market. His understanding of market dynamics
is expected to drive significant growth and innovation in CDD’s sales strategies and customer
service excellence.

“Mr. Hamagashira’s joining our team is a clear reflection of CDD’s commitment to investing in
the best talent to drive our growth,” said Dr. Barry Bunin, founder and CEO of CDD. “We are
confident that his leadership will be instrumental in our continued growth and success in Japan.”

Dr. Mariana Vaschetto, Head of International Operations at CDD, also commented on the new
appointment, “Mr. Hamagashira’s deep market insight and impressive track record align
perfectly with our strategic goals in Japan. I am enthusiastic about the fresh perspectives and
dynamic approaches he brings to our team. Together, we are set to provide excellence in
customer engagement and innovation in the Japanese market.”

Expressing his eagerness to contribute to CDD’s mission, Mr. Hamagashira shared, “I am
deeply honored to join the CDD family and take on the challenge of leading the sales operations
in Japan. The opportunity to drive growth and foster strong client relationships in such a vibrant
market is incredibly motivating. I am committed to leveraging my experience to propel CDD to
new heights.”

Under Mr. Hamagashira’s guidance, CDD is poised to enhance its sales infrastructure and
operational excellence in Japan, reaffirming its dedication to delivering superior technology
solutions and services to its clients.

About Collaborative Drug Discovery

CDD’s (www.collaborativedrug.com) flagship product, “CDD Vault®” is used to manage
chemical registration, structure-activity relationships (SAR), and securely scale collaborations.
CDD Vault® is a hosted database solution for secure management and sharing of biological and
chemical data. It lets you intuitively organize chemical structures and biological study data, and
collaborate with internal or external partners through an easy to use web interface. Available
modules within CDD Vault include Activity & Registration, Visualization, Inventory, and ELN.