M&G plc said it appointed Hitoshi Yamaguchi as a non-executive director, effective Sept. 3, 2026, as part of a strategic partnership with Daiichi Life Group, Inc.
Yamaguchi, currently Group Chief Human Resources Officer at Daiichi Life, will also serve on M&G’s Nomination and Governance Committee. His appointment follows the completion of conditions under the Implementation Agreement related to the partnership between the two insurers.
Sir Edward Braham, Chair of M&G, said the move further strengthens the partnership between M&G and Daiichi Life. Yamaguchi, who has over 30 years of experience in international insurance and finance, will work with M&G’s board and management team.
Yamaguchi previously held roles including Business Head of Daiichi Life’s International Life Insurance Division, Senior Managing Executive Officer of Dai Ichi Life Holdings, and Deputy CEO and CFO of Star Union Dai Ichi Life Insurance. He joined Daiichi Life’s board in June 2023.
