Business / Corporate Jun 28, 2021
Nomura CEO paid $2.9 million in year capped by Archegos saga
Kentaro Okuda also received a ¥16 million housing allowance, according to an annual securities filing on Friday.
Business / Corporate Dec 2, 2020
Nomura to introduce permanent flexible work for Japan staff
by Takashi Nakamichi and Takako Taniguchi
The firm may introduce a minimum 40% of hours to be spent in the office each month, and departments would have discretion within that limit.
Business Jun 7, 2020
Nomura to rethink office space as new CEO seeks deeper cuts
by Takashi Nakamichi and Takako Taniguchi
Nomura Holdings Inc.’s use of office space is part of a sweeping review ordered up by its new chief executive as the brokerage looks to shave costs in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Kentaro Okuda said he has instructed each department to discuss the ...
Business / Corporate Mar 28, 2020
Nomura's new CEO faces tough initiation juggling overhaul and virus
by Takashi Nakamichi
It was supposed to be a smooth transition for Nomura Holdings Inc.'s new boss. Then the coronavirus struck. Thanks to the pandemic, Kentaro Okuda, 56, takes the reins of Japan's biggest brokerage on Wednesday with the prospect of deals drying up as bankers keep away ...
Business / Corporate Dec 3, 2019
Nomura's next CEO stresses 'urgency' in cementing overhaul
by Takashi Nakamichi and Takako Taniguchi
Nomura Holdings Inc. named Kentaro Okuda as its new chief executive officer, turning to a 32-year company veteran to help cement a sweeping overhaul of its global operations and reverse a slump at home. Co-chief Operating Officer Okuda, 56, will replace Koji Nagai on April ...