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Nomura Financial Products Europe CEO Markus Sauerland to Retire
November 2, 2023
Nomura Financial Products Europe
Frankfurt, November 2, 2023 - Nomura Financial Products Europe (NFPE) announced today that Markus Sauerland will be retiring from his role as CEO as of December 31, 2023.
Mr. Sauerland will be replaced as CEO of NFPE by Shogo Ohira who is currently NFPE's Chief Client Management Officer and Country Head of Germany. Mr. Ohira will also retain his current role as Country Head.
Meanwhile, Christoph Heins, who joined Nomura in July this year from Commerzbank as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, will additionally become Deputy CEO.
Jonathan Lewis, Head of EMEA & NEHS CEO, said: "After playing a key role in establishing NFPE, Markus's leadership has helped lay the foundations for the business to become an integral part of Nomura's Wholesale strategy in Europe.
"We would like to thank Markus for his significant contribution and leadership during his time at Nomura."
Mr. Sauerland will support the transition as a senior adviser to NFPE before he leaves at the end of this financial year.
Since joining Nomura more than 25 years ago, Ohira-san has held a number of senior roles, including Head of Japan Equity Sales in Tokyo, Deputy Head of Trading Service Department, and Country Head of Malaysia.
Christoph Heins joined Nomura in July from Commerzbank where he had various local and international assignments, the most recent being Head of Group Finance. Before joining Commerzbank in 2008, Mr. Heins served as Head of Finance, Market Risk Controlling, Back Office Operations and Information Technology at Eurohypo New York.
Nomura
Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.