Akitsugu Era Strengthens Brunswick Group's Presence in Japan

Advisor - People | Jan 08, 2025 | Brunswick

Brunswick Group, a leading global advisory firm, has announced the appointment of Akitsugu Era as a Partner in their Tokyo office, effective February 8, 2025. With nearly two decades of experience in corporate governance and investment stewardship, Era previously held the position of Managing Director at BlackRock Japan. He also contributed to corporate governance initiatives at Nikko Asset Management and has served on several Japanese government committees. Combining his expertise in governance with Brunswick's strategic advisory framework, the firm intends to enhance its advisory services to clients both within Japan and on a global scale. As a seasoned advisor, Era promises to bring valuable insights and reinforce Brunswick's presence in the Japanese market.

Sectors

Corporate Advisory
Investment Management

Geography

Japan – The appointment of Akitsugu Era is primarily focused on strengthening Brunswick Group's presence and capabilities in Japan.

Industry

Corporate Advisory – Brunswick Group operates within the corporate advisory sector, providing strategic advice on critical issues related to corporate governance and stakeholder management.
Investment Management – Akitsugu Era has a background in investment stewardship and corporate governance, particularly from his previous role at BlackRock Japan, tying into the investment management industry.

Financials

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Brunswick Group	Hiring Company	Company	A global strategic advisory firm focusing on critical issues and stakeholder management.
Akitsugu Era	New Hire/Partner	People	A seasoned advisor with extensive experience in corporate governance and investment stewardship.
BlackRock Japan	Previous Employer	Company	A subsidiary of the global investment management corporation BlackRock, Inc.
Nikko Asset Management	Previous Employer	Company	A leading asset management firm in Japan.
Japanese Government Committees	Associations	Government	Committees are under the Financial Services Agency, the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and the Cabinet Office where Akitsugu Era is a member.