Masaharu Inoue is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in corporate accounting and financial planning and analysis (FP&A). Currently serving as the Head of Finance Department at AXA Investment Managers since May 2018, Masaharu oversees various financial operations, including compliance with IFRS and Japan GAAP, regulatory reporting, and tax filings. Previous roles include Director at Cushman & Wakefield, where Masaharu contributed to financial control and regulatory reporting, and Manager at Nikko Asset Management, managing international accounting functions and financial statement implementation. Masaharu's earlier positions include Vice President roles at BlackRock and Credit Suisse, where responsibilities encompassed financial reporting, accounting management, and compliance with regulations. Masaharu holds a Bachelor of Economics degree in Financial Accounting from Saga University.