Yoshiko Yamaguchi, CFA

Yoshiko Yamaguchi, CFA is the CEO and Founder of Soya Japan, a consulting firm that specializes in connecting U.S. investors with Japanese companies and government entities. Under her leadership, Soya Japan has become a trusted partner in fostering cross-border collaboration and providing strategic advisory services. Yoshiko also serves as a Senior Advisor to FinCity Tokyo, where she contributes her expertise to promoting Tokyo as a global financial hub.

With over two decades of experience in the securities and financial services industries, Yoshiko has performed senior roles in both the U.S. and in Japan at major investment banks including Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers, Barclays, and Jefferies. Most recently, she held a senior position at SuMi Trust Asset Management, a leading Japanese asset management firm with operations in the U.S. A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder, Yoshiko carries securities licenses in both the U.S. and Japan, reflecting her extensive industry expertise and global perspective.