1969, BA in Economics, University of Tokyo; 1972, Master's in Economics, University of Illinois; 1975, PhD in Economics, University of Chicago. With Nomura: 1984, President, Nomura Bank, Switzerland; 1987, General Manager, International Planning Department; 1990, Director, Nomura and President, Nomura Securities International, US; 1992, Head, American Division; 1995, Managing Director, Nomura; 1996, Managing Director, Risk Management Division; Executive Committee Member of International Business Council; President and Chief Executive Officer, Nomura Securities; since 2003, current position.