QuikBot Technologies, a pioneer in the Agentic-AI-Powered Interoperable Robotics & Automation Platform for Urban Logistics in Smart Cities, today announced the appointment of Toyoyuki (Toyo) Ushioda as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Toyo brings more than 20 years of international experience in corporate finance, asset and fund management, and strategic growth. He has held senior leadership roles at Mapletree Investments and GLP Capital Partners/GLP, overseeing multi-billion-dollar assets under management (AUM) and driving strategic initiatives to strengthen corporate performance and growth with global scope and responsibility – experience perfectly aligned with QuikBot’s mission to redefine urban logistics and accelerate smart cities transformation.

He is a Certified Public Accountant (Washington State, USA) and a graduate of the INSEAD Global Executive MBA program. Toyo has led global financial planning and analysis teams, built corporate valuation frameworks, and guided large-scale capital allocation strategies. In addition, he is an active angel and venture investor, supporting startups and funds across Asia and the U.S., reflecting his strong commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship.

In his new role, Toyo will lead QuikBot’s financial strategy and corporate governance, enabling the company’s accelerated international rollout across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. His appointment strengthens QuikBot’s ability to optimise capital efficiency, scale sustainably, and deliver long-term value for investors, partners, and clients.

“Toyo’s appointment marks a significant milestone for QuikBot as we continue to expand globally,” said Alan Ng, Founder & CEO of QuikBot Technologies. “His expertise in finance, fund management, and strategic initiatives, coupled with his global perspective, will be instrumental in strengthening our financial foundation and accelerating our mission to redefine last-mile logistics for smart cities worldwide.”