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Our Mission

Our mission is to Make the Impossible Possible.

Whether it’s a small leap, a shift in perspective, or a challenge that seems insurmountable, our driving force is the bold belief that we can turn “can’t” into “can.”

By continuously challenging ourselves, learning, and growing, we lead change as technology leaders within KPMG.

From solving short-term issues to driving mid- to long-term business transformation, we accelerate change by supporting high-value professional services through the power of technology.

We aim to create a better future while delivering sustainable impact to society.

Corporate Profile

Company Name	KPMG Ignition Tokyo, Inc.
Establishment	3 June 2019 (Operations started 1 July)
Address	Otemachi Building 7F, 1-6-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0004
Co-Chairman & Representative Director	Masahiko Chino (Co-Chairman and Head of Advisory, KPMG Japan / President & CEO, KPMG Advisory Holdings Co., Ltd.) Tim Denley (Chief Technology Officer of KPMG Global)
CEO & Representative Director	Tsuyoshi Moriya (Audit Chief Technology Officer of KPMG Japan)
Board of Directors	Hiroyuki Yamada (Chief Executive Officer of KPMG AZSA LLC / Co-Chairman, KPMG Japan) Masakazu Hattori (Executive Board Member of KPMG AZSA LLC) Gakuji Kimura (Managing Executive Officer of KPMG AZSA LLC / Managing Partner, Digital Innovation & Assurance Division of KPMG AZSA LLC) Kentaro Maruta (Senior Executive Board Member, Head of Advisory, Head of Division 5 of KPMG AZSA LLC, Head of Audit Technology, KPMG Japan) Toru Isoi (Executive Officer of KPMG AZSA LLC and Chief Information Officer of KPMG Japan) Daijiro Otsu (Partner of Digital Innovation & Assurance of KPMG AZSA LLC) Yuichi Miyahara (Senior Partner of KPMG Tax Corporation） Hikaru Okada (Representative Director of KPMG FAS Co., Ltd.） Atsushi Taguchi (Representative Director of KPMG Consulting Co., Ltd.）
Business Description	Developing a common digital platform technology for KPMG Japan’s audit, tax and advisory services Supporting the digital transformation of clients

Our Milestones

February 2017	The preceding team, Digital 360, was launched within KPMG Consulting Co., Ltd.
July 2018	KPMG Ignition Tokyo was established as a hub for digital transformation and innovation. The Digital 360 team moved into the new facility.
July 2019	KPMG Ignition Tokyo was incorporated and began a new chapter as KPMG Ignition Tokyo, Inc.
February 2020	In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company transitioned to a fully remote work model, accelerating flexible work styles and digital adoption.
May 2020	In collaboration with KPMG AZSA LLC, an automated validation tool for financial statement disclosures was developed and launched.
May 2022	The Disclosure Workspace platform for verifying financial disclosure documents was jointly developed and released with KPMG AZSA LLC.
July 2022	KPMG Advisory Lighthouse, Inc. evolved into an independent organization inheriting some functions from KPMG Ignition Tokyo Inc, to enhance advisory specialization.
May 2023	Former CEO Tim Denley was appointed as Global CTO of KPMG.
August 2023	Former Partner Tsuyoshi Moriya was appointed as Audit CTO of KPMG Japan.
January 2024	Released Chat KOMEI, a chatbot specialized in auditing and accounting for KPMG AZSA LLC, powered by generative AI technology.
July 2024	KPMG Ignition Tokyo celebrated their 5th anniversary.