Founder, Chairman and former CEO, Monex Group, Inc. Mr. Matsumoto brings to the Board global perspective and extensive financial expertise as the founder, Chairman and former CEO of a Japan-based, publicly traded financial services holding company and former director of a stock exchange. His leadership of a global online securities brokerage firm provides valuable digital and innovation experience. As a former CEO, he brings significant insight with respect to culture development and talent management. Director since June 2016. Age at Annual Meeting 62. Board committees: Human Resources and Compensation. Professional experience: Monex Group, Inc., an online financial services holding company - Founder, Chief Executive Officer and several other executive positions (1999-2023); Tokyo Stock Exchange, a Japanese stock exchange - Outside Director (2008-2013); Financial Counsel to the Prime Minister of Japan, an advisory body supporting the Prime Minister on financial matters - Member, Financial Counsel (1999-2000); Goldman Sachs, a multinational investment bank and financial services company - General Partner and several other leadership positions (1990-1998). Current U.S.-listed company directorships: Coincheck Group N.V., a global holding company within the crypto exchange industry majority owned by Monex Group, Inc. (since 2024) - Executive Chairman and Executive Director. Other current publicly listed company directorships: Monex Group, Inc. (since 1999) - Chairman of the Board of Directors.