Nomura Unveils New Management Line-up in France

London & Paris, May 25, 2009 – Nomura, the global investment bank, today announced the new management line up for its operations in France. The local leadership provided by this structure forms the local Executive Committee and will enable a co-ordinated, client-focused approach and create the foundation necessary to take forward the franchise across Europe.

Jerome Calvet has been appointed Co-Chairman for Nomura in France and head of Investment Banking for France. Mr Calvet partners with Hiroyuki Yamamoto, Co-Chairman for Nomura in France. The Chairmen's responsibilities include expanding Nomura's coverage of French clients and deepening its investment banking and capital markets presence in the region.

Sadeq Sayeed, Nomura's chief executive for Europe, Middle East and Africa, said: "The appointment of Mr Calvet and Mr Yamamoto is yet another step forward for Nomura's operations in the region, underpinning our goal to be the partner of choice in the French market. France is very important to Nomura and ensuring we have the right team in place to deliver against our growth strategy is essential."

Guillaume d'Hauteville, Vice Chairman of Investment Banking in Europe, will contribute his extensive experience and local knowledge to the success and development of the French business.

Christophe Baudry will lead Nomura's Equities team of 22 professionals as head of Equity Sales for France and Belgium, covering the full scope of Equities & Derivatives products. Christophe has previously created and developed market-leading equity and asset allocation franchises, servicing French and Belgian clients.

Stephane Vanadia will head up Nomura's Fixed Income business as head of Fixed Income Sales for France. Mr Vanadia will lead a specialist salesforce of 12 people with a view to increasing Nomura's market share in government and corporate bonds, derivatives and foreign exchange activities.

Hiroki Kanazawa has been appointed head of Japan Asia Equity sales in France. Mr Kanazawa will manage two dedicated client teams tasked with assisting major French institutional investors in their interaction with Japanese and Asian issuers.

Michele Chu and Koji Mashima will be Chief Administrative Officer and Vice-Chief Administrative Officer respectively for France. They will be leading the day to day running of operations in France from a risk and business perspective.

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