Joint Venture AI Data Partners Inc. to Appoint Hiroyuki Kishi as Auditor
abc Inc. has announced the appointment of Keio University Professor Hiroyuki Kishi as an auditor for its new joint venture, AI Data Partners Inc. The company aims to strengthen governance and public-private collaboration through his policy expertise, supporting the nationwide rollout of AI-specialized data centers.
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abc Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Gen Matsuda; TSE Standard: 8783; hereinafter "the Company") has announced that Hiroyuki Kishi, Professor at the Keio University Graduate School of Media and Design, is scheduled to be appointed as an auditor for the newly established joint venture, AI Data Partners Inc. (hereinafter "the Joint Venture"), as of May 22, 2026.
This move deepens the collaboration established by his appointment as an advisor to the Company on May 8, 2026, with the aim of constructing a governance and business promotion framework for this project.
1. Background and Social Challenges
With the expansion of generative AI and big data markets, securing high-performance data center infrastructure to support massive computational processing has become a critical issue for Japan's economic security and digital competitiveness.
The 'AI-Specialized High-Performance Data Center Development Project' promoted by the Joint Venture aims to build this next-generation infrastructure. To properly execute large-scale infrastructure development, transparency in management and business expansion in collaboration with local regulations, administration, and communities are required.
By welcoming Hiroyuki Kishi, a former bureaucrat at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry with experience in the Cabinet Secretariat, as an auditor, the company will introduce his insights and public-private network into its management oversight system. This will enhance the effectiveness of regulatory reform response, site development linked to regional revitalization, and business promotion through public-private collaboration, presenting a governance system that balances transparency and growth to investors.
2. Profile of Hiroyuki Kishi
Joined the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (now the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) in 1986. Involved in the formulation of economic and industrial policies and structural reform.
Held positions including secretary to the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications and Advisor to the Cabinet.
Currently, he is a professor at the Keio University Graduate School of Media and Design, communicating on the Japanese economy and international affairs through television, lectures, and writing.
3. Future Outlook and Financial Strategy
In this project, the company plans to establish a scheme where 'Special Purpose Companies (SPCs)' are set up for each project under the Joint Venture to facilitate agile financing and efficient asset management. For these SPCs, the company will proceed with considerations for acquiring and operating data center-related assets, including the use of project finance and funds from external investors.
Against the backdrop of growing demand for AI infrastructure in Japan, the company plans to proceed with the acquisition and operation of data center-related assets with a target of 10 locations nationwide, aiming for stable profit foundations with an IRR (Internal Rate of Return) of 6% or higher. With the participation of Kishi, an expert in policy and industrial structure, improvement in social trust and project execution capability is expected.
The impact on the consolidated financial results for this term due to this matter is minor. The company will promptly announce progress on joint venture establishment procedures, SPC formation, and specific investment projects when necessary.
4. Overview of the Joint Venture
Name: AI Data Partners Inc.
Location: 4-9-17 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Tomoki Katada, Representative Director
Business Scope:
1. Planning, design, development, construction, ownership, management, and maintenance of AI-specialized high-performance data centers.
2. Data center operations and related hardware/software sales or leasing.
3. Renewable energy utilization, sales, leasing, installation, and consulting for data center operations.
4. Investment, management, and trading of interests in special purpose companies.
5. Acquisition, holding, disposal, and management of securities.
6. All related businesses.
Capital: 30 million yen (at establishment)
Establishment Date: Late May to June 2026 (planned)
This move deepens the collaboration established by his appointment as an advisor to the Company on May 8, 2026, with the aim of constructing a governance and business promotion framework for this project.
1. Background and Social Challenges
With the expansion of generative AI and big data markets, securing high-performance data center infrastructure to support massive computational processing has become a critical issue for Japan's economic security and digital competitiveness.
The 'AI-Specialized High-Performance Data Center Development Project' promoted by the Joint Venture aims to build this next-generation infrastructure. To properly execute large-scale infrastructure development, transparency in management and business expansion in collaboration with local regulations, administration, and communities are required.
By welcoming Hiroyuki Kishi, a former bureaucrat at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry with experience in the Cabinet Secretariat, as an auditor, the company will introduce his insights and public-private network into its management oversight system. This will enhance the effectiveness of regulatory reform response, site development linked to regional revitalization, and business promotion through public-private collaboration, presenting a governance system that balances transparency and growth to investors.
2. Profile of Hiroyuki Kishi
Joined the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (now the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) in 1986. Involved in the formulation of economic and industrial policies and structural reform.
Held positions including secretary to the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications and Advisor to the Cabinet.
Currently, he is a professor at the Keio University Graduate School of Media and Design, communicating on the Japanese economy and international affairs through television, lectures, and writing.
3. Future Outlook and Financial Strategy
In this project, the company plans to establish a scheme where 'Special Purpose Companies (SPCs)' are set up for each project under the Joint Venture to facilitate agile financing and efficient asset management. For these SPCs, the company will proceed with considerations for acquiring and operating data center-related assets, including the use of project finance and funds from external investors.
Against the backdrop of growing demand for AI infrastructure in Japan, the company plans to proceed with the acquisition and operation of data center-related assets with a target of 10 locations nationwide, aiming for stable profit foundations with an IRR (Internal Rate of Return) of 6% or higher. With the participation of Kishi, an expert in policy and industrial structure, improvement in social trust and project execution capability is expected.
The impact on the consolidated financial results for this term due to this matter is minor. The company will promptly announce progress on joint venture establishment procedures, SPC formation, and specific investment projects when necessary.
4. Overview of the Joint Venture
Name: AI Data Partners Inc.
Location: 4-9-17 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Tomoki Katada, Representative Director
Business Scope:
1. Planning, design, development, construction, ownership, management, and maintenance of AI-specialized high-performance data centers.
2. Data center operations and related hardware/software sales or leasing.
3. Renewable energy utilization, sales, leasing, installation, and consulting for data center operations.
4. Investment, management, and trading of interests in special purpose companies.
5. Acquisition, holding, disposal, and management of securities.
6. All related businesses.
Capital: 30 million yen (at establishment)
Establishment Date: Late May to June 2026 (planned)
FAQ
AI Data Partners株式会社の監査役には誰が就任しますか？
慶應義塾大学大学院メディアデザイン研究科教授の岸博幸氏が就任予定です。
岸博幸氏が監査役に就任する主な目的は何ですか？
元経済産業省官僚等の行政経験を持つ同氏の知見を経営監督体制に導入し、規制改革への対応や官民連携による事業推進の実効性を高め、ガバナンス体制を強化することです。
AI Data Partners株式会社が推進するプロジェクトの概要は？
AI特化型高性能データセンターの企画、設計、開発、建設、保有、管理及び保守運営を行うプロジェクトです。
プロジェクトの財務スキームはどのように想定されていますか？
案件ごとの「事業用SPC（特別目的会社）」を設立し、プロジェクトファイナンスや外部投資家からの資金を活用するスキームを想定しています。
プロジェクトの事業目標は？
国内10拠点を目途にデータセンター関連資産の取得・運営を進め、投資効率としてIRR（内部収益率）6％以上を目指します。