KPMG Japan Announces Changes to Chairman Structure Effective July 1, 2026

KPMG Japan announced that Masahiko Chino will step down as Co-Chairman on June 30, 2026, and Hiroyuki Yamada, currently Co-Chairman, will continue as the Chairman of KPMG Japan effective July 1, 2026.

On the same date, Chino will also resign from his positions as Representative Director and President of KPMG Advisory Holdings, Inc., Representative Director of KPMG FAS Co., Ltd., and Representative Director of KPMG Consulting Co., Ltd.

KPMG Japan remains committed to leveraging its expertise in audit, tax, and advisory to drive sustainable growth and value creation for clients and society.

About KPMG Japan

KPMG Japan is the collective name for KPMG International’s member firms in Japan, consisting of 10 professional firms across audit, tax, and advisory services. Experts from these fields collaborate to address complex management issues, utilizing KPMG's global network to provide high-value services.

Member firms in Japan include:

KPMG AZSA LLC, KPMG Tax Corporation, KPMG Advisory Holdings, Inc., KPMG Consulting Co., Ltd., KPMG FAS Co., Ltd., KPMG Forensic & Risk Advisory Co., Ltd., KPMG Azsa Sustainability Co., Ltd., KPMG Healthcare Japan Co., Ltd., KPMG Social Insurance & Labor Consultant Corporation, and KPMG Ignition Tokyo, Inc.