EY Partner Speaks at X Broadcast Event 'Frank Foreign Company Talk': The Reality of Consulting and How Respect Creates a Great Workplace

Randstad K.K. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Junnosuke Michigami, Chairman and CEO; Satoshi Saruya, President), a comprehensive HR services provider, will host the 24th installment of its live broadcasting event series, 'Frank Foreign Company Talk,' on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) starting at 12:00 PM on Thursday, April 16, 2026. For this episode, we welcome Mr. Keizo Kutsuna, a Partner at EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd., as our guest.

'Frank Foreign Company Talk' is a popular series aimed at helping business professionals who are struggling with rebuilding their careers. By providing specific examples and realistic information, the series assists them in exploring 'strategic and true-to-life working styles' at foreign-affiliated companies.

### ■ The Frontlines of Technology Transformation: How Respect Creates a Great Workplace In this event, we will focus on the actual frontline of a foreign consulting firm and 'how respect creates a comfortable working environment.' Our guest, Mr. Kutsuna, leverages over 20 years of experience in various roles within the technology sector, currently leading the Technology Strategy & Transformation Unit at EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd. as a Partner. He plays a role in contributing to society through business transformation utilizing technology, while also serving as a quality audit professional for the company's services in his capacity as a technology transformation expert.

During this broadcast, Mr. Kutsuna, who is highly active on the front lines, will share his real-life experiences regarding the actual situation at foreign consulting firms and the secrets to a comfortable working environment where professionals can achieve results while respecting one another. This lunchtime event will offer concrete tips for those considering a career move to a foreign company or career advancement within the consulting industry.

### ■ Frank Foreign Company Talk vol.24 'How Respect Creates a Great Workplace: The Reality of a Foreign Consulting Firm' [Date & Time] Thursday, April 16, 2026, 12:00-13:00 [How to Participate] X (formerly Twitter) Spaces https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1AGRnaYdwnDGl [Participation Fee] Free [Guest] Mr. Keizo Kutsuna, Partner, EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd. [Facilitators] Ms. Machi Wada, Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition, Plug and Play Japan K.K. Yusuke Nishino, Head of Talent, HR Division, Randstad K.K. [Event Inquiries] https://www.randstad.co.jp/about/newsrelease/20260407.html