NEW YORK - s4story -- Takashi Kurihara, former Chair of Aircastle Limited during its US$1.5 billion take-private by Marubeni Corporation and Mizuho Leasing, will join M Capital Group ("MCG") to support cross-border transactions, governance, and Japan-related opportunities. MCG is a leading global merchant banking, advisory, and asset management group with hubs in New York, London, and Dubai.

Mr. Kurihara brings over 20 years of experience in governance, cross-border M&A, and post-merger integration, having led efforts on acquisitions exceeding US$6 billion while bridging Japanese shareholders and U.S. management teams.

"Takashi has bridged Japanese, U.S. and global markets through take-privates, integrations and major crises," said Christian Mouchbahani, Managing Partner of MCG. "His judgment and relationships strengthen our ability to navigate cross-border ownership and governance, expanding MCG's reach into Japan and beyond."

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"MCG's partnership approach and global network provide an ideal platform to align companies and owners across borders and build lasting value," said Mr. Kurihara. "I look forward to working with MCG's network across the U.S., Japan and globally to create value for its clients."

Mr. Kurihara joined the board of Aircastle Limited, a leading global aircraft lessor based in Connecticut, in 2019 and served as Chair through its acquisition by Marubeni and Mizuho Leasing, privatization, COVID-19 downturn, and loss of access to Russian aircraft. He oversaw governance reforms, executive incentive redesign, and an equity raise to stabilize its capital structure.

More recently, he chaired Gemsa Enterprises, a Marubeni group edible oil company in California, leading post-founder governance reforms, including a board charter, committee structure, and whistleblower framework.

Previously, Mr. Kurihara led Bridgestone's global agricultural tire and rubber crawler business in Tokyo. From 2013 to 2016, he was Executive Vice President and Board Member of Gavilon, a Marubeni-acquired grain and fertilizer company in Omaha, overseeing governance integration, executive incentives, and leadership restructuring.

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At Marubeni, he served as Deputy General Manager of Corporate Planning in Tokyo, contributing to the US$4 billion Gavilon acquisition and investment and credit committee deliberations, and led U.S. cross-border M&A as Team Leader of Investment Management in New York. He also held roles in Japan and the UK.

Mr. Kurihara holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Law from Keio University.

About M Capital Group

M Capital Group ("MCG") provides international expertise with local know-how in Merchant Banking, Global Advisory, and Asset Management. MCG acts as partner of choice for corporations, entrepreneurs, management teams, governments, institutional investors and high net worth individuals, across industries and geographies, with specific targeted expertise. Our Word is Our Bond.

Website: https://www.mcapital-group.com