Bear Stearns Appoints Haruhiko Masuda as Head of Investment Banking Japan

Tokyo.— Bear Stearns (Japan), Ltd. today announced that it has appointed Haruhiko Masuda as Senior Managing Director, Head of Investment Banking Japan.

Mr. Masuda began his career in 1981 at the Industrial Bank of Japan, working in Tokyo and also the bank’s franchises in San Francisco and New York. He has extensive experience and knowledge of the M&A advisory sector in both domestic and international markets.

Judith Albert, Chief Operating Officer of International Investment Banking, commented, “Mr Matsuda is joining us at a time when Bear Stearns is giving increasing importance to the growth of our businesses across Asia. We are committed to the development of our investment banking franchise in Japan and Mr Masuda’s considerable experience in both Japanese and US M&A will benefit us greatly as we grow the business.”

Prior to joining Bear Stearns Mr Masuda was with Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. as a General Manager in the Advisory group. He had also been President & CEO of the Bridgeford Group, an M&A advisory firm headquartered in New York between 1998 and 2004.