5 March 2026
PwC Risk Advisory LLC
PwC Risk Advisory LLC (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Masato Yamagami, Chief Executive Officer) today announces that it has selected Mihoko Nasu as its next Chief Executive Officer, and it is planned that she will take office on 1 April 2026. Masato Yamagami is scheduled to resign on 31 March 2026.
Mihoko Nasu, appointed CEO, said:
‘As societal expectations continue to rise for stronger governance and more robust fraud risk management, the ability to secure trust has become one of the most critical agendas for corporate management and a foundation for capital markets.
At PwC Risk Advisory, professionals across a wide range of disciplines—including crisis management, fraud investigations, compliance, digital forensics, cyber security, data analytics and AI—work collaboratively to deliver advanced forensic services. At the same time, we take a proactive approach to preventing misconduct before it occurs.
Looking ahead, in alignment with PwC’s Purpose—to build trust in society and solve important problems—we will leverage our deep industry expertise and the seamless capabilities of the PwC global network to deliver truly value-focused solutions for our clients.’
Masato Yamagami, the current CEO, said:
‘Since our establishment, the PwC Japan Group as a whole has worked to strengthen forensic services in order to contribute to building trust for our clients. In today’s rapidly changing environment, the sound development of capital markets requires not only companies’ own efforts but, at times, the support of highly specialised professionals.
I have great confidence in my successor’s deep expertise cultivated in the forensic field and her strong commitment to client service. Under the new leadership and vision, I look forward to PwC Risk Advisory continuing to provide solutions to our clients’ critical challenges and social issues while growing together with them.’
About PwC Risk Advisory LLC
PwC Risk Advisory LLC provides a wide range of forensic services, including fact-finding and risk management related to accounting fraud, quality fraud, bribery, unfair competition etc., digital forensics, e-Discovery support and royalty audits. We provide support for solving essential problems by preventing various issues that could damage corporate value, clarifying facts when problems arise, and investigating the root cause.
About the PwC Japan Group
The PwC Japan Group is a collective name for the member firms of the PwC global network in Japan and their affiliates. Each firm within the PwC Japan Group conducts its business as a separate, independent business entity.
In response to our clients’ increasingly complex and diverse corporate management issues, the PwC Japan Group has put in place a system that consolidates our knowledge in the fields of auditing and broader assurance services, consulting, deal advisory, tax and legal services, and encourages organic collaboration among our professionals in each field. As a professional services network with approximately 13,500 certified public accountants, tax accountants, lawyers and other professional staff, we strive to provide services that more accurately address our clients’ needs.
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