Takeshi Kurata

After joining Asahi Shinwa Audit (at present, KPMG AZSA), Takeshi Kurata engaged in statutory audits and listing support for major railway groups, theme park operators, manufacturers, and trading companies. He has also been part of numerous projects in the service, restaurant, and telecommunications industries, introducing ERP and accounting reforms, launching shared service centers, building internal controls (US Sarbanes-Oxley Act, an internal control and reporting system), and introducing IFRS®. He is currently in charge of advisory services on the creation of business innovation in new industries and advancement of accounting operations. He is also a member of the KPMG Mobility Institute of Japan, where he researches Mobility as a Service (MaaS) and smart cities, and conducts local demonstrations. Qualifications: Certified Public Accountant (Japan).