Source disclosure: February 25, 2026
Japan Exchange Group,Inc. [8697.T]
TOKYO, Feb 25 (Pulse News Wire) – Japan Exchange Group,Inc. (8697.T) announced today that it has decided to appoint Yoshio Yokoyama as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective April 1, 2026.
The move comes due to changes in management structure upon the expiration of the current term. Yokoyama, born in 1986, joined the Tokyo Stock Exchange in April 2009 and held various positions within the organization, including IT Director, Executive Director, and Senior Managing Director. He currently serves as a director and senior managing executive officer at several subsidiaries such as Tokyo Commodity Exchange and Osaka Exchange.
His appointment also includes roles as President of Tokyo Stock Exchange. Meanwhile, Sho Kiyoshi will step down as COO and retire as a board member on March 31, 2025. Additionally, the company confirmed other executive appointments and departures, including the promotion of Yoshihiro Hayashi to Deputy CEO and the retirement of Shigeo Nagata from his position as Deputy CEO.
The company's leadership transition reflects its ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and operational efficiency across its operations.
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