James Strong and Rob Thomas Join Nomura Australia Advisory Board
Sydney, May 26, 2010 – Nomura, the global investment bank, today announced the appointment of Mr. James Strong and Mr. Rob Thomas as the first two members of a newly formed Nomura Australia Advisory Board.
Peter Meurer, Chairman of Investment Banking at Nomura Australia, who has responsibility for establishing the Advisory Board, said Mr. Strong and Mr. Thomas would bring invaluable experience to the company and generate further momentum in Nomura's Australian business strategy.
"In the coming months James and Rob will be joined by a number of other distinguished leaders from the corporate sector and financial markets," Mr. Meurer said.
"James is one of Australia's most distinguished and respected businessmen with interests covering a broad cross-section of the Australian business community. His roles as Chairman of Woolworths, IAG and Kathmandu and a director of Qantas provide him with a unique depth of understanding of Australian retail and commercial businesses.
"Rob Thomas is one of the most eminent leaders in the Australian equities sector. His achievement in building the then County NatWest into one of Australia's leading brokers is testimony to his deep understanding of the industry. He continues this work through his chairmanship of the Stockbrokers Association of Australia. Rob is also Chairman of Tower Life and HeartWare and a director of Virgin Blue," Mr. Meurer said.
Mr. Hiroyuki Nishikawa, CEO for Nomura Australia, said: "Nomura is delighted to have Messrs Strong and Thomas agree to join our Advisory Board. Their decision to join our advisory board represents a significant endorsement of our strategy in the Australian market."
Commenting on his decision to join the Nomura Australia Advisory Board, Mr. Strong said:"Nomura has identified a unique opportunity to cement its position as Asia's only global investment bank and its strategy for the Australian market is fundamental to its success. I believe the Advisory Board will make an important contribution to achieving these goals."
Rob Thomas said: "I have been watching Nomura's recent progress in Australia with great interest and have been impressed with the high calibre of banking, research and other professionals who've joined the company and I look forward to working with them to achieve Nomura's goals for the Australian market."
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