JPMorgan Japanese Trust appoints new director

Published 04/06/2025, 07:22
JPMorgan Japanese Trust appoints new director

LONDON - JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust PLC has announced the appointment of Mr. Takashi Maruyama as a Non-Executive Director, effective from October 1, 2025. Mr. Maruyama, with over 30 years of experience in investment management, will succeed Mr. George Olcott, who will step down in January 2026.

Mr. Maruyama is noted for his recent role as Managing Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer at Asset Management One Co., Ltd., where he served from April 2022 to March 2025. During his tenure, Asset Management One was one of Japan’s largest asset management firms, overseeing more than USD 500 billion in assets.

His career has spanned several key positions in the industry, including Chief Investment Officer at FIL Investments (Japan) Ltd., and leadership roles at Nikko Asset Management. Mr. Maruyama began his career in portfolio management at the Industrial Bank of Japan.

Recognized for his contributions to the field, Mr. Maruyama was named one of the "Top 10 Chief Investment Officers in Asia" in 2023 by CEO Insights Asia. He holds a Master of Science in Engineering and is proficient in both Japanese and English, which has been an asset in his work across various markets.

The incoming director currently holds no shares in JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust PLC. The company has confirmed that there are no additional details to disclose under the Listing Rules paragraphs 9.6.13(2) - (6) regarding Mr. Maruyama.

This appointment comes as part of the Trust’s ongoing board evolution and is based on a press release statement.

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