Ohkoshi joins the asset management business from JPMorgan Securities Japan Co., Limited where, since 1994, he has gained extensive experience across fixed income, foreign exchange and equities sales as well as derivative products development and marketing. Most recently, he has held dual leadership roles as the Head of Fixed Income / Equities Sales & Marketing at JPMorgan Securities Japan Co., Ltd. and Head of Fixed Income Sales & Marketing at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Tokyo Branch.

 

“I am very pleased with the appointment of Shoichi as our new business leader in Japan,” said Michael Falcon, CEO of Asia Pacific for J.P. Morgan Global Investment Management. “He has successfully built a strong client network across institutional investors, corporate clients and distributors through his long-standing experience in sales and marketing. His in-depth insights into the financial markets will also be immensely helpful to our clients in all aspects of their business. Japan is an extremely important market for J.P. Morgan and we see great growth opportunities in the investment trust business. I am confident that, under Shoichi’s strong leadership, our business will continue to strengthen and grow,” he continued.

 

“With over 20 years of service at J.P. Morgan, Shoichi has gained extensive market experience and has been highly trusted by our clients,” said Steve Rinoie, Senior Country Officer for J.P. Morgan in Japan. “He has demonstrated tremendous leadership and has contributed greatly to junior talent development and leadership education. His appointment highlights the depth and strength of management which J.P. Morgan has in its senior ranks. I have no doubt that he will drive our asset management businesses in Japan to the next growth stage while leveraging his experience and knowledge.”

 

Simon Walls, the current Chairman and President of JPMorgan Asset Management (Japan) Limited, will continue to serve as Chairman of the company, maintaining operational oversight of the business, and will work closely with Ohkoshi and other members of the Board of Directors.