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Grounded in more than 30 years of experience at the forefront of Japan’s technology industry, his new book examines how the rise of AI is transforming leadership and presents a vision for the future of technology leaders.\nFollowing “Behind the Scenes at PlayStation: Former CTO Talks about 16 Years of Creation” and “A Compass for Leaders who Create the Future” (Trilogy – Survival Strategy, Practical Implementation, Future Outlook), this book serves as a guide for current and future leaders navigating a rapidly changing technological landscape.\nKey Points of the Book\n1. AI may first transform the role of the “leader,” not the frontline worker\nBefore practical tasks such as writing code or preparing documents, the core responsibilities of leaders—including gathering information, evaluating options, making decisions, and developing strategies—are increasingly becoming areas where AI demonstrates strong capabilities.\nHaving observed the evolution of technology for more than 30 years, Chatani directly addresses this uncomfortable paradox: the very skills traditionally associated with leadership may be among the areas most affected by AI.\n2. The author is not a commentator, but a practitioner\nAfter leaving his position as head of Build by McKinsey Japan, Chatani has been putting the “Solo CEO with AI” model into practice, using multiple AI systems as part of his daily operations.\nThis book is not only an analysis of AI and leadership but also a record of practical knowledge gained through his own experience as an AI solopreneur.\n3. From managing people to orchestrating AI: A new measure of leadership\nDrawing on leadership experience ranging from the launch of PlayStation to management roles at global professional services firms, the book explores how leadership may shift from managing large organizations to effectively orchestrating AI systems.\nIt offers a new perspective for technology leaders navigating the changing relationship between humans and artificial intelligence.\n4. Answering the question: “What remains?”\nThrough the concept of “Science, Technology, and Business: Integrated Thinking,” the book reframes AI not as a threat, but as a “creative partner.”\nIt presents a new vision of leadership beyond traditional definitions of technology leadership, while exploring what responsibilities and values will remain in an era where AI increasingly participates in analysis, decision-making, and creation.\nBackground: Why Reconsider “Tech Leaders” Now?\nWith the rise of generative AI, discussions about “AI taking people’s jobs” have traditionally focused on frontline professionals. However, many core responsibilities of leaders—including collecting information, comparing options, and making decisions—are increasingly becoming areas where generative AI can provide significant support.\nThe era when leading a large organization was considered the defining characteristic of leadership is giving way to an era of the “Solo CEO with AI,” or AI solopreneur, where an individual entrepreneur can leverage multiple AI systems as a virtual team.\nThe starting point of this book is the question of what aspects of leadership may disappear, and what essential qualities will remain.\nThis perspective is developed around the concept of “Science, Technology, and Business: Integrated Thinking.” Regarding the “Solo CEO with AI” (AI solopreneur) concept, Chatani discussed its emergence in a 2021 Forbes JAPAN web column. Drawing on his own experience as an AI solopreneur, he explores its background, practical implementation, and future possibilities.\nThe concept points toward a new working model in which a solo entrepreneur collaborates with multiple AI systems as a virtual team.\nBook Overview\nTitle:\n“Tech Leaders in the Age of AI - The Fading Tech Leaders”\nAuthor:\nMasayuki Chatani\nStructure:\n10 chapters (312 pages; paperback and hardcover editions)\nPublication Date:\nAugust 2026\nPublisher:\nOffice Chatani Publishing\nPrice:\nHardcover: USD 28.00\nPaperback: USD 20.00\neBook: USD 10.00\nDistribution:\nAvailable through Amazon stores in 17 countries, including the United States. Prices are individually set for each country’s store.\nASIN:\nB0HHDGGWY5 (Paperback edition)\nAvailable on Amazon:\nhttps://a.co/d/00wJiFFm (United States)\nTable of Contents\nIntroduction: The Disappearing Tech Leaders\nChapter 1: Imagination and Daydreaming—The Keys to Surviving an Era of Discontinuity\nChapter 2: Tech Leaders Must Be Able to Unite the “Otaku”\nChapter 3: Can AI Be Creative?\nChapter 4: What Does “Learning” Mean in the Age of AI?\nChapter 5: AI “Does Not Die.” That Is Why It Cannot Possess Wisdom\nChapter 6: Become the Strongest “Homo Ludens”\nChapter 7: Young Professionals Should Use the Number of Attempts as Their Weapon; Veterans Should Use Trust\nChapter 8: The OS of Society Is Being Rewritten—The Polarization Between “Mega-Corporations” and “Solo Entrepreneurs”\nChapter 9: The Real Reason GAFAM Hasn’t Emerged from Japan\nChapter 10: Those Who Take Responsibility for an Unfinished Future\nIn Closing: A Future Where, 30 Years From Now, We Can Say, “That Was the Lowest Point”\nAuthor's Comment\nThis book follows “The Age of Creators” and the trilogy for future leaders, “A Compass for Leaders who Create the Future” (Survival Strategy, Practical Implementation, and Future Outlook).\nDrawing on the experiences and knowledge accumulated throughout my career while looking toward the future, this book conveys a message of hope and aspiration for those who will create value in society in the years ahead.\nIt has been developed as a guide for addressing the uncertainty that anyone may experience in the age of AI and offers perspectives on how individuals can continue creating value in a rapidly changing world.\nAuthor Profile - Masayuki Chatani\nMasayuki Chatani was involved in the development of successive PlayStation platforms at Sony Computer Entertainment (now Sony Interactive Entertainment), where he served as CTO.\nHe subsequently held senior positions including Executive Officer at Rakuten, CEO of KPMG Ignition Tokyo, Chief Digital Officer (CDO) of KPMG Japan, and head of Build by McKinsey Japan within McKinsey’s digital team.\nHe is currently Representative Director and CEO of Office Chatani Co., Ltd., supporting the growth and success of numerous companies.\nAs a writer, he contributes an ongoing column as an official columnist for Forbes JAPAN. 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Grounded in more than 30 years of experience at the forefront of Japan’s technology industry, his new book examines how the rise of AI is transforming leadership and presents a vision for the future of technology leaders.\nFollowing “Behind the Scenes at PlayStation: Former CTO Talks about 16 Years of Creation” and “A Compass for Leaders who Create the Future” (Trilogy – Survival Strategy, Practical Implementation, Future Outlook), this book serves as a guide for current and future leaders navigating a rapidly changing technological landscape.\nKey Points of the Book\n1. AI may first transform the role of the “leader,” not the frontline worker\nBefore practical tasks such as writing code or preparing documents, the core responsibilities of leaders—including gathering information, evaluating options, making decisions, and developing strategies—are increasingly becoming areas where AI demonstrates strong capabilities.\nHaving observed the evolution of technology for more than 30 years, Chatani directly addresses this uncomfortable paradox: the very skills traditionally associated with leadership may be among the areas most affected by AI.\n2. The author is not a commentator, but a practitioner\nAfter leaving his position as head of Build by McKinsey Japan, Chatani has been putting the “Solo CEO with AI” model into practice, using multiple AI systems as part of his daily operations.\nThis book is not only an analysis of AI and leadership but also a record of practical knowledge gained through his own experience as an AI solopreneur.\n3. From managing people to orchestrating AI: A new measure of leadership\nDrawing on leadership experience ranging from the launch of PlayStation to management roles at global professional services firms, the book explores how leadership may shift from managing large organizations to effectively orchestrating AI systems.\nIt offers a new perspective for technology leaders navigating the changing relationship between humans and artificial intelligence.\n4. Answering the question: “What remains?”\nThrough the concept of “Science, Technology, and Business: Integrated Thinking,” the book reframes AI not as a threat, but as a “creative partner.”\nIt presents a new vision of leadership beyond traditional definitions of technology leadership, while exploring what responsibilities and values will remain in an era where AI increasingly participates in analysis, decision-making, and creation.\nBackground: Why Reconsider “Tech Leaders” Now?\nWith the rise of generative AI, discussions about “AI taking people’s jobs” have traditionally focused on frontline professionals. However, many core responsibilities of leaders—including collecting information, comparing options, and making decisions—are increasingly becoming areas where generative AI can provide significant support.\nThe era when leading a large organization was considered the defining characteristic of leadership is giving way to an era of the “Solo CEO with AI,” or AI solopreneur, where an individual entrepreneur can leverage multiple AI systems as a virtual team.\nThe starting point of this book is the question of what aspects of leadership may disappear, and what essential qualities will remain.\nThis perspective is developed around the concept of “Science, Technology, and Business: Integrated Thinking.” Regarding the “Solo CEO with AI” (AI solopreneur) concept, Chatani discussed its emergence in a 2021 Forbes JAPAN web column. Drawing on his own experience as an AI solopreneur, he explores its background, practical implementation, and future possibilities.\nThe concept points toward a new working model in which a solo entrepreneur collaborates with multiple AI systems as a virtual team.\nBook Overview\nTitle:\n“Tech Leaders in the Age of AI - The Fading Tech Leaders”\nAuthor:\nMasayuki Chatani\nStructure:\n10 chapters (312 pages; paperback and hardcover editions)\nPublication Date:\nAugust 2026\nPublisher:\nOffice Chatani Publishing\nPrice:\nHardcover: USD 28.00\nPaperback: USD 20.00\neBook: USD 10.00\nDistribution:\nAvailable through Amazon stores in 17 countries, including the United States. Prices are individually set for each country’s store.\nASIN:\nB0HHDGGWY5 (Paperback edition)\nAvailable on Amazon:\nhttps://a.co/d/00wJiFFm (United States)\nTable of Contents\nIntroduction: The Disappearing Tech Leaders\nChapter 1: Imagination and Daydreaming—The Keys to Surviving an Era of Discontinuity\nChapter 2: Tech Leaders Must Be Able to Unite the “Otaku”\nChapter 3: Can AI Be Creative?\nChapter 4: What Does “Learning” Mean in the Age of AI?\nChapter 5: AI “Does Not Die.” That Is Why It Cannot Possess Wisdom\nChapter 6: Become the Strongest “Homo Ludens”\nChapter 7: Young Professionals Should Use the Number of Attempts as Their Weapon; Veterans Should Use Trust\nChapter 8: The OS of Society Is Being Rewritten—The Polarization Between “Mega-Corporations” and “Solo Entrepreneurs”\nChapter 9: The Real Reason GAFAM Hasn’t Emerged from Japan\nChapter 10: Those Who Take Responsibility for an Unfinished Future\nIn Closing: A Future Where, 30 Years From Now, We Can Say, “That Was the Lowest Point”\nAuthor's Comment\nThis book follows “The Age of Creators” and the trilogy for future leaders, “A Compass for Leaders who Create the Future” (Survival Strategy, Practical Implementation, and Future Outlook).\nDrawing on the experiences and knowledge accumulated throughout my career while looking toward the future, this book conveys a message of hope and aspiration for those who will create value in society in the years ahead.\nIt has been developed as a guide for addressing the uncertainty that anyone may experience in the age of AI and offers perspectives on how individuals can continue creating value in a rapidly changing world.\nAuthor Profile - Masayuki Chatani\nMasayuki Chatani was involved in the development of successive PlayStation platforms at Sony Computer Entertainment (now Sony Interactive Entertainment), where he served as CTO.\nHe subsequently held senior positions including Executive Officer at Rakuten, CEO of KPMG Ignition Tokyo, Chief Digital Officer (CDO) of KPMG Japan, and head of Build by McKinsey Japan within McKinsey’s digital team.\nHe is currently Representative Director and CEO of Office Chatani Co., Ltd., supporting the growth and success of numerous companies.\nAs a writer, he contributes an ongoing column as an official columnist for Forbes JAPAN. He is also active as a calligrapher under the name “KouTetsu Chatani.”\nMasayuki Chatani\nOffice Chatani, Inc.\n+81 80-5655-1147\nmasac@office-chatani.com\nLegal Disclaimer:\n EIN Presswire provides this news content \"as is\" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability\n for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this\n article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.","excerpt":"Former PlayStation CTO Masayuki Chatani Publishes New AI Leadership Book\nFormer PlayStation CTO Masayuki Chatani Publishes New AI Leadership Book\nPress Release Date 09-17-2026\nFormer Sony, Rakuten, KPMG, and McKinsey executive Masayuki Chatani explores how AI is reshaping leadership in his new book. 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Grounded in more than 30 years of experience at the forefront of Japan’s technology industry, his new book examines how the rise of AI is transforming leadership and presents a vision for the future of technology leaders.\nFollowing “Behind the Scenes at PlayStation: Former CTO Talks about 16 Years of Creation” and “A Compass for Leaders who Create the Future” (Trilogy – Survival Strategy, Practical Implementation, Future Outlook), this book serves as a guide for current and future leaders navigating a rapidly changing technological landscape.\nKey Points of the Book\n1. 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However, many core responsibilities of leaders—including collecting information, comparing options, and making decisions—are increasingly becoming areas where generative AI can provide significant support.\nThe era when leading a large organization was considered the defining characteristic of leadership is giving way to an era of the “Solo CEO with AI,” or AI solopreneur, where an individual entrepreneur can leverage multiple AI systems as a virtual team.\nThe starting point of this book is the question of what aspects of leadership may disappear, and what essential qualities will remain.\nThis perspective is developed around the concept of “Science, Technology, and Business: Integrated Thinking.” Regarding the “Solo CEO with AI” (AI solopreneur) concept, Chatani discussed its emergence in a 2021 Forbes JAPAN web column. 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AI may first transform the role of the “leader,” not the frontline worker\nBefore practical tasks such as writing code or preparing documents, the core responsibilities of leaders—including gathering information, evaluating options, making decisions, and developing strategies—are increasingly becoming areas where AI demonstrates strong capabilities.\nHaving observed the evolution of technology for more than 30 years, Chatani directly addresses this uncomfortable paradox: the very skills traditionally associated with leadership may be among the areas most affected by AI.\n2. The author is not a commentator, but a practitioner\nAfter leaving his position as head of Build by McKinsey Japan, Chatani has been putting the “Solo CEO with AI” model into practice, using multiple AI systems as part of his daily operations.\nThis book is not only an analysis of AI and leadership but also a record of practical knowledge gained through his own experience as an AI solopreneur.\n3. 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Answering the question: “What remains?”\nThrough the concept of “Science, Technology, and Business: Integrated Thinking,” the book reframes AI not as a threat, but as a “creative partner.”\nIt presents a new vision of leadership beyond traditional definitions of technology leadership, while exploring what responsibilities and values will remain in an era where AI increasingly participates in analysis, decision-making, and creation.\nBackground: Why Reconsider “Tech Leaders” Now?\nWith the rise of generative AI, discussions about “AI taking people’s jobs” have traditionally focused on frontline professionals. However, many core responsibilities of leaders—including collecting information, comparing options, and making decisions—are increasingly becoming areas where generative AI can provide significant support.\nThe era when leading a large organization was considered the defining characteristic of leadership is giving way to an era of the “Solo CEO with AI,” or AI solopreneur, where an individual entrepreneur can leverage multiple AI systems as a virtual team.\nThe starting point of this book is the question of what aspects of leadership may disappear, and what essential qualities will remain.\nThis perspective is developed around the concept of “Science, Technology, and Business: Integrated Thinking.” Regarding the “Solo CEO with AI” (AI solopreneur) concept, Chatani discussed its emergence in a 2021 Forbes JAPAN web column. Drawing on his own experience as an AI solopreneur, he explores its background, practical implementation, and future possibilities.\nThe concept points toward a new working model in which a solo entrepreneur collaborates with multiple AI systems as a virtual team.\nBook Overview\nTitle:\n“Tech Leaders in the Age of AI - The Fading Tech Leaders”\nAuthor:\nMasayuki Chatani\nStructure:\n10 chapters (312 pages; paperback and hardcover editions)\nPublication Date:\nAugust 2026\nPublisher:\nOffice Chatani Publishing\nPrice:\nHardcover: USD 28.00\nPaperback: USD 20.00\neBook: USD 10.00\nDistribution:\nAvailable through Amazon stores in 17 countries, including the United States. Prices are individually set for each country’s store.\nASIN:\nB0HHDGGWY5 (Paperback edition)\nAvailable on Amazon:\nhttps://a.co/d/00wJiFFm (United States)\nTable of Contents\nIntroduction: The Disappearing Tech Leaders\nChapter 1: Imagination and Daydreaming—The Keys to Surviving an Era of Discontinuity\nChapter 2: Tech Leaders Must Be Able to Unite the “Otaku”\nChapter 3: Can AI Be Creative?\nChapter 4: What Does “Learning” Mean in the Age of AI?\nChapter 5: AI “Does Not Die.” That Is Why It Cannot Possess Wisdom\nChapter 6: Become the Strongest “Homo Ludens”\nChapter 7: Young Professionals Should Use the Number of Attempts as Their Weapon; Veterans Should Use Trust\nChapter 8: The OS of Society Is Being Rewritten—The Polarization Between “Mega-Corporations” and “Solo Entrepreneurs”\nChapter 9: The Real Reason GAFAM Hasn’t Emerged from Japan\nChapter 10: Those Who Take Responsibility for an Unfinished Future\nIn Closing: A Future Where, 30 Years From Now, We Can Say, “That Was the Lowest Point”\nAuthor's Comment\nThis book follows “The Age of Creators” and the trilogy for future leaders, “A Compass for Leaders who Create the Future” (Survival Strategy, Practical Implementation, and Future Outlook).\nDrawing on the experiences and knowledge accumulated throughout my career while looking toward the future, this book conveys a message of hope and aspiration for those who will create value in society in the years ahead.\nIt has been developed as a guide for addressing the uncertainty that anyone may experience in the age of AI and offers perspectives on how individuals can continue creating value in a rapidly changing world.\nAuthor Profile - Masayuki Chatani\nMasayuki Chatani was involved in the development of successive PlayStation platforms at Sony Computer Entertainment (now Sony Interactive Entertainment), where he served as CTO.\nHe subsequently held senior positions including Executive Officer at Rakuten, CEO of KPMG Ignition Tokyo, Chief Digital Officer (CDO) of KPMG Japan, and head of Build by McKinsey Japan within McKinsey’s digital team.\nHe is currently Representative Director and CEO of Office Chatani Co., Ltd., supporting the growth and success of numerous companies.\nAs a writer, he contributes an ongoing column as an official columnist for Forbes JAPAN. He is also active as a calligrapher under the name “KouTetsu Chatani.”\nMasayuki Chatani\nOffice Chatani, Inc.\n+81 80-5655-1147\nmasac@office-chatani.com\nLegal Disclaimer:\n EIN Presswire provides this news content \"as is\" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability\n for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this\n article. 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OTA-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, September 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Masayuki Chatani was involved in the development of successive PlayStation platforms at Sony Computer Entertainment (now Sony Interactive Entertainment), before holding senior leadership positions at companies including Rakuten, KPMG, and McKinsey.","source":"The National Law Review","date":"2026-09-17T13:44:18+00:00","content":"Former PlayStation CTO Masayuki Chatani Publishes New AI Leadership Book\nFormer PlayStation CTO Masayuki Chatani Publishes New AI Leadership Book\nPress Release Date 09-17-2026\nFormer Sony, Rakuten, KPMG, and McKinsey executive Masayuki Chatani explores how AI is reshaping leadership in his new book.\nOTA-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, September 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Masayuki Chatani was involved in the development of successive PlayStation platforms at Sony Computer Entertainment (now Sony Interactive Entertainment), before holding senior leadership positions at companies including Rakuten, KPMG, and McKinsey.\nToday, Chatani practices what he calls the “Solo CEO with AI” model, an approach in which a single entrepreneur leverages multiple AI systems as a virtual team. Grounded in more than 30 years of experience at the forefront of Japan’s technology industry, his new book examines how the rise of AI is transforming leadership and presents a vision for the future of technology leaders.\nFollowing “Behind the Scenes at PlayStation: Former CTO Talks about 16 Years of Creation” and “A Compass for Leaders who Create the Future” (Trilogy – Survival Strategy, Practical Implementation, Future Outlook), this book serves as a guide for current and future leaders navigating a rapidly changing technological landscape.\nKey Points of the Book\n1. AI may first transform the role of the “leader,” not the frontline worker\nBefore practical tasks such as writing code or preparing documents, the core responsibilities of leaders—including gathering information, evaluating options, making decisions, and developing strategies—are increasingly becoming areas where AI demonstrates strong capabilities.\nHaving observed the evolution of technology for more than 30 years, Chatani directly addresses this uncomfortable paradox: the very skills traditionally associated with leadership may be among the areas most affected by AI.\n2. The author is not a commentator, but a practitioner\nAfter leaving his position as head of Build by McKinsey Japan, Chatani has been putting the “Solo CEO with AI” model into practice, using multiple AI systems as part of his daily operations.\nThis book is not only an analysis of AI and leadership but also a record of practical knowledge gained through his own experience as an AI solopreneur.\n3. From managing people to orchestrating AI: A new measure of leadership\nDrawing on leadership experience ranging from the launch of PlayStation to management roles at global professional services firms, the book explores how leadership may shift from managing large organizations to effectively orchestrating AI systems.\nIt offers a new perspective for technology leaders navigating the changing relationship between humans and artificial intelligence.\n4. Answering the question: “What remains?”\nThrough the concept of “Science, Technology, and Business: Integrated Thinking,” the book reframes AI not as a threat, but as a “creative partner.”\nIt presents a new vision of leadership beyond traditional definitions of technology leadership, while exploring what responsibilities and values will remain in an era where AI increasingly participates in analysis, decision-making, and creation.\nBackground: Why Reconsider “Tech Leaders” Now?\nWith the rise of generative AI, discussions about “AI taking people’s jobs” have traditionally focused on frontline professionals. However, many core responsibilities of leaders—including collecting information, comparing options, and making decisions—are increasingly becoming areas where generative AI can provide significant support.\nThe era when leading a large organization was considered the defining characteristic of leadership is giving way to an era of the “Solo CEO with AI,” or AI solopreneur, where an individual entrepreneur can leverage multiple AI systems as a virtual team.\nThe starting point of this book is the question of what aspects of leadership may disappear, and what essential qualities will remain.\nThis perspective is developed around the concept of “Science, Technology, and Business: Integrated Thinking.” Regarding the “Solo CEO with AI” (AI solopreneur) concept, Chatani discussed its emergence in a 2021 Forbes JAPAN web column. Drawing on his own experience as an AI solopreneur, he explores its background, practical implementation, and future possibilities.\nThe concept points toward a new working model in which a solo entrepreneur collaborates with multiple AI systems as a virtual team.\nBook Overview\nTitle:\n“Tech Leaders in the Age of AI - The Fading Tech Leaders”\nAuthor:\nMasayuki Chatani\nStructure:\n10 chapters (312 pages; paperback and hardcover editions)\nPublication Date:\nAugust 2026\nPublisher:\nOffice Chatani Publishing\nPrice:\nHardcover: USD 28.00\nPaperback: USD 20.00\neBook: USD 10.00\nDistribution:\nAvailable through Amazon stores in 17 countries, including the United States. Prices are individually set for each country’s store.\nASIN:\nB0HHDGGWY5 (Paperback edition)\nAvailable on Amazon:\nhttps://a.co/d/00wJiFFm (United States)\nTable of Contents\nIntroduction: The Disappearing Tech Leaders\nChapter 1: Imagination and Daydreaming—The Keys to Surviving an Era of Discontinuity\nChapter 2: Tech Leaders Must Be Able to Unite the “Otaku”\nChapter 3: Can AI Be Creative?\nChapter 4: What Does “Learning” Mean in the Age of AI?\nChapter 5: AI “Does Not Die.” That Is Why It Cannot Possess Wisdom\nChapter 6: Become the Strongest “Homo Ludens”\nChapter 7: Young Professionals Should Use the Number of Attempts as Their Weapon; Veterans Should Use Trust\nChapter 8: The OS of Society Is Being Rewritten—The Polarization Between “Mega-Corporations” and “Solo Entrepreneurs”\nChapter 9: The Real Reason GAFAM Hasn’t Emerged from Japan\nChapter 10: Those Who Take Responsibility for an Unfinished Future\nIn Closing: A Future Where, 30 Years From Now, We Can Say, “That Was the Lowest Point”\nAuthor's Comment\nThis book follows “The Age of Creators” and the trilogy for future leaders, “A Compass for Leaders who Create the Future” (Survival Strategy, Practical Implementation, and Future Outlook).\nDrawing on the experiences and knowledge accumulated throughout my career while looking toward the future, this book conveys a message of hope and aspiration for those who will create value in society in the years ahead.\nIt has been developed as a guide for addressing the uncertainty that anyone may experience in the age of AI and offers perspectives on how individuals can continue creating value in a rapidly changing world.\nAuthor Profile - Masayuki Chatani\nMasayuki Chatani was involved in the development of successive PlayStation platforms at Sony Computer Entertainment (now Sony Interactive Entertainment), where he served as CTO.\nHe subsequently held senior positions including Executive Officer at Rakuten, CEO of KPMG Ignition Tokyo, Chief Digital Officer (CDO) of KPMG Japan, and head of Build by McKinsey Japan within McKinsey’s digital team.\nHe is currently Representative Director and CEO of Office Chatani Co., Ltd., supporting the growth and success of numerous companies.\nAs a writer, he contributes an ongoing column as an official columnist for Forbes JAPAN. He is also active as a calligrapher under the name “KouTetsu Chatani.”\nMasayuki Chatani\nOffice Chatani, Inc.\n+81 80-5655-1147\nmasac@office-chatani.com\nLegal Disclaimer:\n EIN Presswire provides this news content \"as is\" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability\n for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this\n article. 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