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Hiromi Yamaji

Group CEO, Japan Exchange Group · Japan

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-30

Hiromi Yamaji is the CEO of Japan Exchange Group (8697). Yamaji is based in Japan. Yamaji was born in 1955 and educated at Kyoto University and The Wharton School.

Executive with 36+ years in investment banking at Nomura Securities, where he served as Executive Vice President and Head of Global Investment Banking, with international leadership roles in London and New York. Joined Japan Exchange Group in 2013, serving as CEO of Osaka Exchange (2013-2021) and Tokyo Stock Exchange (2021-2022) before becoming Group CEO in 2023. Holds a law degree from Kyoto University and MBA from Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage of Hiromi Yamaji has focused on Japan Exchange Group's expansion into cryptocurrency products, with multiple reports detailing plans to list Bitcoin and other crypto ETFs beginning as early as 2027. Coverage has also addressed Yamaji's comments on currency stability as a means to attract global capital and remarks regarding corporate governance improvements, including public statements on accounting oversight at listed companies. Additionally, reports have touched on broader market dynamics including record delistings and the exchange's openness to M&A activity.

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Born
March 8, 1955
Citizenship
Japan
Education
Kyoto University, The Wharton School

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