The FINANCIAL -- NYSE Euronext announced the appointment of Hiroshi Nomoto as its Chief Representative of the Tokyo office.

Mr. Nomoto  will be responsible for leading NYSE Euronext’s sales and client coverage teams for Japan and the wider Japanese financial community in the Asia-Pacific region.

Lee Hodgkinson, Head of Sales and Client Coverage - EMEA and APAC, NYSE Euronext, said: “We are delighted to welcome Hiroshi to our senior team. He is a respected market veteran and his wealth of experience will play a pivotal role in growing our regional footprint. With responsibility across all of our markets and services, Hiroshi will be well positioned to address the holistic needs of our Japanese customers and deepen their connections with the capital markets community through our global offerings.”

Mr. Nomoto added: “I am delighted to join NYSE Euronext at such an exciting time. The Exchange has an impressive presence worldwide; and I look forward to leveraging NYSE Euronext’s global solutions, across different asset classes and functions, to better serve the Japanese financial community.

As NYSE Euronext reported, Mr. Nomoto has more than 20 years experience within the derivatives industry and has previously worked for Societe Generale (FIMAT), Mizuho Securities and Barclays. He holds a Bachelors of Laws from Meijigakuin University.

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