Goldman Sachs appoints Shigeru Ariizumi as international advisor in Japan
GS•Goldman Sachs Japan appointed Shigeru Ariizumi as an international advisor, effective Oct. 1, 2026. Ariizumi retired in July 2025 as the FSA’s vice minister for international affairs.
1. Advisory appointment
Goldman Sachs Japan appointed Shigeru Ariizumi as an international advisor, effective Oct. 1, 2026. He began his career at Japan’s Ministry of Finance in 1988 and later held senior roles at the FSA, OECD and Fair Trade Commission.
2. Ariizumi’s background
Ariizumi represented Japan at G7 and G20 meetings. Since February 2026, he has been special counsel at Mori Hamada and is admitted to practice law in Japan and New York.




