Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) has appointed Hidehiro Imatsu as the new president and representative director of Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd. (“GSJCL”), with the effective date set for June 3, 2024. Imatsu, currently serving as co-head of Global Interest Rate Products Trading and co-head of the Asia Pacific Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities Franchise in Hong Kong, will retain these roles while taking on the new leadership position in Tokyo.

In a statement, David Solomon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Goldman Sachs, expressed confidence in Imatsu's capabilities, stating, "Imatsu-san brings extensive leadership experience and a deep knowledge of Goldman Sachs’ franchise and our clients in Japan to his new responsibilities, having led several of our key businesses over the course of his more than two decades at the firm."

As 2024 marks the fiftieth anniversary of Goldman Sachs opening a representative office in Japan, the firm reaffirms its commitment to providing top-notch service to clients in Japan under Imatsu's new leadership. With a focus on the Japanese market and the expansion efforts of the country's major corporations, Goldman Sachs aims to continue delivering exceptional financial services.

Goldman Sachs, founded in 1869 and headquartered in New York, is recognized as a prominent global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm. The company's presence in Japan dates back to 1974 when it established a Tokyo representative office, marking its first office in Asia outside the US. Today, Goldman Sachs maintains a strong franchise in Japan, catering to the needs of major companies, institutions, and investors in the region with a comprehensive range of financial services.

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