Former Managing Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management. During his nearly 40 years at the Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group, Akiyoshi Nagashima served as an Executive Officer at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank before assuming this role. His broad practical experience ranges from banking ALM and risk management to asset management and investment strategy. He earned an MBA from the University of Tsukuba in 2024, researching Japan’s green transition policy. Certified Member Analyst of the Securities Analysts Association of Japan.