Kiyotaka Ryu

Kiyotaka Ryu has been Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) since July 2018, and Global Head of Corporate Planning and Head of Corporate Planning Division since October 2021. He is responsible for overall business planning and supporting the firm’s senior management in the oversight of various functions.

Ryu joined Nikko Asset Management in September 2007, and went on to hold key positions related to audit, such as Global Head of Internal Audit and Head of Internal Audit Department. In July 2018, he was also appointed Global Head of Internal Control, and in December 2018 took on the roles of Chief Risk Officer and Global Head of Risk Management.

Before joining Nikko AM, he worked for KPMG Business Assurance (currently KPMG Consulting) and the KPMG Sydney Office as a financial and technology auditor and consultant, and served clients from various industries including the financial sector.

Ryu graduated from Waseda University with a Bachelor of Arts in Human Sciences, and has also earned a Master of Professional Accounting Degree from the University of New South Wales. Ryu is a CPA and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.