London, 21 May 2026 — Mizuho EMEA, part of Mizuho Financial Group, one of the world’s largest financial institutions, today announces that Slava Slavinskiy, Head of Banking EMEA, has decided to leave the firm after seven years to pursue a future challenge.
Since joining in 2019, Slavinskiy led the transformation of Mizuho’s EMEA Banking business and has been central to the delivery of an integrated banking and markets platform in EMEA. Under his leadership the business has grown into a successful franchise, resulting in increased product capability and sustained growth, which positions the Banking franchise well for future success.
Hiroki Kurakagi, CEO for EMEA, and Matthew Ponsonby, Head of the Corporate & Investment Bank, EMEA, stated: "Slava has played a pivotal role in developing our EMEA Banking business into a strong franchise. His leadership, strategic insight, teambuilding and unwavering commitment to clients will remain part of his lasting impact at Mizuho. We thank him for his significant contribution and wish him the best in what comes next.”
Slava Slavinskiy said: “I am proud of what we have built together - a genuinely integrated Banking franchise and transformation of CIB platform in EMEA, with world-class team now executing the strategy. That was never one person's work, and I am deeply grateful for it. I look forward to what comes next with real excitement."
Mizuho will announce details of the leadership transitionin due course.
About Mizuho EMEA
Mizuho EMEA provides corporates and institutions in the region with unparalleled access and expertise in Japan and Asia, and supports clients with their corporate and investment banking, and asset management needs. Headquartered in London and with a strong presence throughout the region, our client base includes leading corporations, financial institutions and state-owned entities. Mizuho is deeply committed to serving client needs, enabling our people to flourish, and helping to improve society and communities where we do business.
Mizuho’s presence in EMEA is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. Mizuho Financial Group is one of the largest financial institutions in the world, offering comprehensive financial and strategic services through its subsidiaries. The group has over 900 offices and 60,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia. As of 31 March 2025, its total assets were US$2 trillion.
