He was born in Hyogo Prefecture. Graduated from Konan University Faculty of Economics in 1978 and joined NOMURA SECURITIES CO., LTD. In 1999, he was appointed director of the company. He was appointed Director and Chairman of the Executive Board in 2012. Became advisor of Nomura Research Institute in 2013. Became President of Daiko Securities Business Co., Ltd. 2013. Appointed President and CEO of Japan Clearing Service Co., Ltd in 2013. Appointed as President and CEO of Japan Business Service Co., Ltd. in 2013, and became Consultant of the Company in 2017 (current position). Appointed Chairman of DSB Information Systems Co., Ltd. 2015. In 2015, he became Chairman of DSB Sourcing Co., Ltd. Appointed Director of Ceres Corporation in April 2017 (current). Appointed Director of Light-on Co., Ltd. (current) in November 2017. Appointed CAMPFIRE Special Advisor in November 2017.