【みずほが目指す未来の姿】4年間のカルチャー改革｜「4+1」の事業戦略｜中堅・中小企業、スタートアップ支援の未来｜日本と海外の企業の挑戦をつなぐ架け橋に【木原正裕】

Program Overview "TOP INTERVIEW" delves into the true thoughts of the top executives of leading Japanese companies. This episode's guest is Masahiro Kihara, Group CEO of Mizuho Financial Group. Mizuho Financial Group continues its strong performance, with consolidated net profits exceeding 1 trillion yen for the April-December 2025 period. Beyond this strong performance lies a growth strategy to become a "global financial institution rooted in Japanese values ​​and connecting diverse cultures." Mizuho Financial Group has defined four key business areas: "Thorough pursuit of customer convenience," "Challenging to double asset income," "Strengthening the competitiveness of Japanese companies," and "Global CIB business." Based on its new purpose, "Challenging together. Bearing fruit together," established in 2023, Mizuho Financial Group is pursuing a wide range of strategies. In this rapidly changing era, how does it envision the future world and lead its company? We will hear the top executive's true thoughts. Sponsored by Mizuho Financial Group https://www.mizuho-fg.co.jp 〈Table of Contents〉 00:00 Opening 01:06 Guest Introduction 01:43 Reflecting on the past four years since becoming Group CEO 08:52 Learning about leadership during my time in the ice hockey club 09:44 Syndicated loan work that led to our current purpose 11:11 Which project gave you the most satisfaction? 11:55 How do you view the "world with interest rates" after 30 years? 13:08 Four Key Business Areas 14:52 On Profitability 16:01 On Security 16:59 Asset Formation and Management that Supports Customer Growth 19:53 Initiatives to Strengthen the Competitiveness of Japanese Companies 22:24 Aiming to Become a Global Financial Institution 26:31 The "+1" that Connects the Four Key Areas 32:31 Our Valued Culture and Philosophy 33:59 What Kind of Company Do We Aim to Be? Guest ・Masahiro Kihara | Group CEO, Mizuho Financial Group Born in 1965. Graduated from Hitotsubashi University in 1989 and joined the company. Completed Duke University Law School in 1995. Became a Senior Executive Officer of Mizuho Securities in 2020, and a Senior Executive Officer of Mizuho Financial Group in 2021, before assuming his current position in February 2022. MC Manabu Shintani | Director and General Manager of Bungei Shunju Ltd. Joined the company in 1989. After working in the editorial departments of "Number," "Shukan Bunshun," and "Monthly Bungei Shunju," he became the head of the Nonfiction Department 1 in 2011, and served as editor-in-chief of "Shukan Bunshun" for six years from April 2012. Since 2018, he has been engaged in building a new business model as the General Manager of the Editorial Bureau of Shukan Bunshun. In July 2021, he became editor-in-chief of "Bungei Shunju" (concurrently serving as executive officer). In June 2023, he was appointed Director and General Manager of Bungei Shunju. #MizuhoFinancialGroup #mizuho #assets #investment #BungeiShunju #BungeiShunjuPLUS