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Former PlayStation CTO/EVP Masayuki Chatani Appointed as Advisor to CPA Excellent Partners

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Published Jun 1, 2026 11:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:55 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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CPA Excellent Partners has appointed Masayuki Chatani, former CTO/EVP of the PlayStation business, as an advisor effective June 1, 2026.
With a track record in AI and digital strategy at Sony, Rakuten, and KPMG, Chatani will support the company's AI organizational development and digital strategy.

CPA Excellent Partners has appointed Masayuki Chatani, former CTO/EVP of the PlayStation business, as an advisor effective June 1, 2026. With a track record in AI and digital strategy at Sony, Rakuten, and KPMG, Chatani will support the company's AI organizational development and digital strategy.

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Published: Jun 1, 2026

CPA Excellent Partners Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo; CEO: Kensuke Kunimi) announced that Masayuki Chatani will assume the position of advisor on June 1, 2026. Mr. Chatani was a founding member of the original PlayStation, supporting the business from a technical perspective. He has held key roles including Head of Technology Strategy at Sony, Executive Officer in charge of AI at Rakuten, and CEO of KPMG's digital development firm. He possesses exceptional expertise across cutting-edge technology, business, and the accounting/digital sectors. Moving forward, Mr. Chatani will provide high-level insights on AI to accelerate value delivery to CPA Accounting Institute students and users.

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