Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. announced the following executive changes effective April 1, 2018, Yasuhiro Sato appointed as Chairman, Executive Officer from the current position of Member of the Board of Directors, President & Group CEO (Representative Executive Officer). Tatsufumi Sakai appointed as President & Group CEO (Representative Executive Officer). Koichi Iida retired from the position of Member of the Board of Directors, Managing Executive Officer, Head of Strategic Planning Group.

Effective in late June 2018, Yasuhiro Sato appointed as Chairman, Tatsufumi Sakai appointed as Member of the Board of Directors, President & Group CEO (Representative Executive Officer). The appointment of Mr. Yasuhiro Sato and Mr. Tatsufumi Sakai as Member of the Board of Directors is subject to approval at the ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of the company in June 2018.