Bank of Japan Appoints Kazuhiro Masaki as Executive Director for International Affairs

On May 11, the Bank of Japan appointed Kazuhiro Masaki, a monetary policy expert and seasoned central banker, as executive director overseeing the central bank's international affairs. Masaki officially assumed the role on Saturday and will lead the BOJ's research on the global economy while coordinating with counterparts at major central banks, including those participating in G7 and G20 meetings.

Masaki replaces Seiichi Shimizu, who will remain with the BOJ as a special advisor until May 21.