Laser Digital Strengthens Leadership with Hideaki Kudo's Appointment

<p>Laser
Digital, the digital asset subsidiary of Nomura, has announced the appointment
of Hideaki Kudo as a Representative Director and the head of Laser's newly
established office in Tokyo.</p><p>A
Decade of Contribution: Kudo's Role in Nomura's Success</p><p>Hideaki
Kudo comes to this role with a wealth of experience, having previously served
as an Executive Director at Nomura's Digital Company. In that capacity, he was
responsible for shaping Nomura's digital asset strategy. He oversaw critical
projects such as the development of security tokens for the Nomura Group and
orchestrating the launch of the first <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/real-estate/">real estate</a> security token offering in Japan. </p><p>Before
joining the Digital Company, Kudo held the position of Senior Portfolio Manager
at <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/nomura/">Nomura</a> Asset Management, contributing
to the Nomura Group's success since 2007.</p><p>Hideaki
Kudo himself shared his excitement about joining Laser Digital. He said: “It’s exciting to join Laser as they expand
operations to Japan. Since 2019 I have been managing Nomura’s advancements into
the <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/digital-asset/">digital asset</a>
space and I am delighted to now join the Laser team on their journey.”</p><p>Laser
Digital's Pursuit of 24/7 Operational Excellence</p><p><a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/laser-digital/">Laser Digital</a>, a venture, was launched last
autumn by Nomura. It was co-founded by Steven Ashley and Jez Mohideen. Steven
Ashley previously led Nomura's wholesale division. He expressed his enthusiasm
for Hideaki Kudo's appointment. </p><p>Commenting on the appointment,
Steve Ashley said: “To optimize support of our trading business we wanted to
have 24/7 operational management, so for coverage in the far east Japan was
obviously our top choice. Kudo-san’s experience at the Digital Company will be
invaluable to Laser Digital’s development and growth, we are thrilled to
welcome him to our team.”</p><p>Laser
Digital, headquartered in Switzerland, combines the discipline capabilities of global
investment banking with the expertise of a crypto-native team. This move to
establish a presence in Japan underscores their commitment to expanding their
reach and enhancing their services in the dynamic world of digital assets.</p>

This article was written by Tareq Sikder at www.financemagnates.com.