Yoshitaka is an Oversight Board Member for PwC Japan's Integrated Firm and Assurance divisions. With over 30 years of experience at PwC, he has been involved in auditing the financial statements of multinational companies and has led the risk and quality functions within assurance services. Currently, he is the Sub Leader of Corporate Reporting Services and Deputy Leader of the Research Lab in Japan. He also brings valuable experience from external roles in professional organizations and academia, which enables him to align PwC's efforts with societal needs and norms, contributing to the firm's growth and success. He is based in Kyoto, Japan.