G-gen's Senior Executive Officer and CRO, Mr. Kurosu, to Speak at 'CCoE Summit '26' on IT Organization Reform in the AI Era
G-gen Inc. announced that its Senior Executive Officer and CRO, Yoshikazu Kurosu, will speak at the 'CCoE Summit '26,' hosted by Google Cloud Japan on June 17, 2026. Mr. Kurosu, along with the CIO of Lotte Holdings and others, will discuss the evolution of IT departments into strategic roles in the age of AI under the theme, "The Information Systems Dept. is No Longer Just an Order-Taker!" The session will share practical knowledge on the realities of organizational transformation and the development of autonomous talent.
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G-gen Inc. announces that its Senior Executive Officer and CRO, Yoshikazu Kurosu, will speak at the "Google Cloud Japan CCoE Summit '26," hosted by Google Cloud Japan LLC on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He will participate in the session titled, "The Information Systems Dept. is No Longer Just an Order-Taker! A 'Gekokujo' Culture Change to Win Over Business Divisions in the AI Era, Discussed with Lotte's CIO."
## Session Overview
This session will challenge the stereotype of the "IT department as a cost center" and discuss how IT departments can involve business divisions and evolve into "strategic partners" in the age of AI.
Featuring Ms. Mayumi Marumo, CIO of Lotte Holdings, and non-fiction writer Ms. Mayumi Sakai, who has supported numerous chaotic IT sites, the discussion will delve into the realities of organizational transformation and the cultivation of autonomous talent based on practical field knowledge. Mr. Kurosu from G-gen will join the discussion from the perspective of his practical experience in cloud utilization and organizational change.
- Session Title: "The Information Systems Dept. is No Longer Just an Order-Taker! A 'Gekokujo' Culture Change to Win Over Business Divisions in the AI Era, Discussed with Lotte's CIO"
- Time: 13:55-14:35
- Speakers:
- Mr. Yoshikazu Kurosu, Senior Executive Officer, CRO, G-gen Inc.
- Ms. Mayumi Marumo, Executive Officer, CIO, IT Department, Lotte Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Ms. Mayumi Sakai, Jagu'e'r Ambassador
- Session Details: https://cloudonair.withgoogle.com/events/ccoe-summit26?talk=session03
## Google Cloud Japan CCoE Summit '26 Event Overview
This event, hosted by Google Cloud Japan LLC, brings together CCoE (Cloud Center of Excellence) leaders from companies and partners utilizing Google Cloud. It facilitates the sharing of practical knowledge and networking on themes such as cloud adoption case studies from leading companies, organizational transformation, and talent development.
- Event Name: Google Cloud Japan CCoE Summit '26
- Date & Time: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 13:00-18:50
- Venue: Hybrid (Google Shibuya Office / Online Streaming)
- Registration Page: https://goo.gl/ccoe26-ggen
- Invitation Code: CCoE26_gg
## Session Overview
This session will challenge the stereotype of the "IT department as a cost center" and discuss how IT departments can involve business divisions and evolve into "strategic partners" in the age of AI.
Featuring Ms. Mayumi Marumo, CIO of Lotte Holdings, and non-fiction writer Ms. Mayumi Sakai, who has supported numerous chaotic IT sites, the discussion will delve into the realities of organizational transformation and the cultivation of autonomous talent based on practical field knowledge. Mr. Kurosu from G-gen will join the discussion from the perspective of his practical experience in cloud utilization and organizational change.
- Session Title: "The Information Systems Dept. is No Longer Just an Order-Taker! A 'Gekokujo' Culture Change to Win Over Business Divisions in the AI Era, Discussed with Lotte's CIO"
- Time: 13:55-14:35
- Speakers:
- Mr. Yoshikazu Kurosu, Senior Executive Officer, CRO, G-gen Inc.
- Ms. Mayumi Marumo, Executive Officer, CIO, IT Department, Lotte Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Ms. Mayumi Sakai, Jagu'e'r Ambassador
- Session Details: https://cloudonair.withgoogle.com/events/ccoe-summit26?talk=session03
## Google Cloud Japan CCoE Summit '26 Event Overview
This event, hosted by Google Cloud Japan LLC, brings together CCoE (Cloud Center of Excellence) leaders from companies and partners utilizing Google Cloud. It facilitates the sharing of practical knowledge and networking on themes such as cloud adoption case studies from leading companies, organizational transformation, and talent development.
- Event Name: Google Cloud Japan CCoE Summit '26
- Date & Time: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 13:00-18:50
- Venue: Hybrid (Google Shibuya Office / Online Streaming)
- Registration Page: https://goo.gl/ccoe26-ggen
- Invitation Code: CCoE26_gg
FAQ
Where is this event taking place?
It's a hybrid event held at the Google Shibuya office and online.
How can I listen to Mr. Kurosu from G-gen speak?
You can register for the 'CCoE Summit '26' on the official website to watch online or attend in person.
Are there any Google Cloud events around Shibuya?
Yes, the 'CCoE Summit '26' will be held at the Google Shibuya office on June 17th.