Kotaro Ryan Akita

Managing Director, M&A Deal Advisory

KPMG FAS

Joined KPMG FAS (Tokyo) in Sep 2024 and advises corporate clients on US-Japan cross-border M&A transactions. 20 years of M&A-related work experience in New York prior to joining KPMG FAS. 2014–2024: provided M&A advisory services to Japanese financial institutions and general trading companies in the Americas. 2006–2014: provided financial advisory services related to M&A and IPOs in the US financial services sector. 2004–2006: provided valuation services (e.g., M&A pricing analysis, purchase price allocation) and financial modeling services to US and Japanese corporate clients.

 

  • Princeton University (BSE)

  • University of Southern California (MBA)