Masato Saito is leader of the Growing Enterprise Support Center and a partner spearheading IPO services for EY Japan.
He has over 20 years experience in J-SOX and IFRS auditing a diverse range of clients, including the IT software andfood industries, logistics and real estate funds.
He helps clients to administer IPOs and introduce J-SOX and IFRS standards, while drawing on extensive experience in managing and providing services to solve an array of issues. His experience of assisting startups with IPOs has given him professional expertise in open innovation with major corporations and innovation sectors such as AI, IoT and fintech.
With expert knowledge of auditing in the IT software industry, he was previously chair of EY Japan’s Software Reserch Committee. He is a frequent lecturer at seminars and a participant in joint projects with industry groups.
He has also served as EY Innovative Startup operations manager, director of The Japan Academic Society for Ventures and Entrepreneurs, and a member of the System Committee.
He is a Japan Certified Public Accountant, and a graduate of the Faculty of Business Administration at Tokyo’s Hosei University.
Building a better working world
"As leader of the Growing Enterprise Support Center, I train EY Japan members to be IPO specialists, enhancing the quality of services provided to clients and supporting the formation of the IPO market in Japan.
By contributing to Japan’s startup ecosystem, my aim is to help Japan produce a startup on par with GAFA and to continue helping startups grow into firms with global prominence. I hope to build a better working world through the further development of Japan’s economy."
