Hiromi Yamaji
Group CEO, Japan Exchange Group · Japan
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 coverageRecent 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.
Summarized from the headlines below; see each source for the full story.
Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- March 8, 1955
- Citizenship
- Japan
- Education
- Kyoto University, The Wharton School
Our coverage
On CEOInsider
No feature yet. When we publish a feature, interview or cover story on Hiromi Yamaji, it will appear here — and tie into the news timeline.
Hiromi Yamaji: FAQ
- Who is Hiromi Yamaji?
- Hiromi Yamaji is the Group CEO of Japan Exchange Group, based in Japan.
- What company does Hiromi Yamaji lead?
- Hiromi Yamaji is CEO of Japan Exchange Group.
- Where was Hiromi Yamaji educated?
- Hiromi Yamaji studied at Kyoto University, The Wharton School.