Dr. Hiromichi Mizuno

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Hiromichi (Hiro) Mizuno is a Senior Fellow at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, and a distinguished figure in the finance sector. He held the position of Chief Investment Officer at the Government Pension Investment Fund of Japan, overseeing assets under management of $1.5 trillion from January 2015 to March 2020. Before his tenure at GPIF, he was a partner at Coller Capital, a prominent private equity firm in London, from January 2003 to January 2005, and worked at Sumitomo Trust & Banking Co., Ltd. for nearly 15 years. Mizuno is actively involved in promoting sustainable finance and has served as a board member for several organizations including the Principles for Responsible Investment and the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council. His global influence extends to advisory roles within the Japanese government, where he focuses on green innovation and finance. He has held academic positions at prestigious institutions including the University of Tokyo and Oxford University and has been a visiting fellow at Cambridge Business School.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.