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. |
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| 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 | Gakuji Kimura (Managing Executive Officer of KPMG AZSA LLC / Managing Partner, Digital Innovation & Assurance Division of KPMG AZSA LLC) 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 / Chairman, KPMG Japan) Masakazu Hattori (Executive Board Member of KPMG AZSA LLC) Kentaro Maruta (Senior Executive Board Member, Head of Advisory 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) Kei Sakayori (Partner, Digital Innovation & Assurance Division, Head of Digital Innovation Dept. of KPMG AZSA LLC） Yuichi Miyahara (Senior Partner of KPMG Tax Corporation） Hikaru Okada (President & CEO, KPMG Advisory Holdings Co., Ltd.） Atsushi Taguchi (Representative Director of KPMG Consulting Co., Ltd.） |
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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. |