Hiroshi Kawagoe

CEO, Cotra Ltd.

Biography

Durring his over 30 years career at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, he has held various responsibilities related to payment and settlement. On top of current role at Cotra Ltd. (2021~), he has contributed to the industry as the Chairperson of the SWIFT National Member Group in Japan (2011~). He also served as a Board Member of the Global LEI Foundation (2014~2018), established by FSB.