Nadine Burnett

The Japan Research Institute Ltd. is a 'knowledge engineering' company, a company that offers information services, through the coordinated application of its three functions, that is, information systems, consulting, and think-tank. As a systems integrator, the company offers services in information technology (IT) strategy planning, implementation and outsourcing for a broad range of industries and activities. The company is also active in research of both domestic and foreign economic issues and formation of policy recommendation, as well as consulting in fields, such as corporate strategies and public administrative reform. In addition, the firm provides analyses and surveys for incubation activities in the creation of new markets and industries. Through these operations The Japan Research Institute offers a vision to its customers towards changes in the economic and social environment as well as developments in the IT area.

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. engages in the provision of financial services centered on banking. It operates through the following business segments: Wholesale, Retail, International, Market Sales, and Headquarters Management. The Wholesale segment covers business for customers of large and medium-sized companies in Japan. The Retail segment handles business for domestic individuals and SME customers. The International segment comprises of business for overseas Japanese and non-Japanese companies. The Market Sales segment corresponds to financial market business. The Headquarters Management segment includes all other businesses not covered by other segments. The company was founded in April 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Founded in 1989, JRI Europe, Ltd. is a British software development company. The company is based in London, UK and develops software applications.

Part of National Australia Finance, QW Rail Leasing Ltd. is a British company that provides financial leasing services. The company is based in London, UK. QW Rail Leasing was founded in 2007.

Part of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc., SMBC Leasing & Finance UK No.1 Ltd. is a company that engages in financial leasing activities. The company is based in London, UK.

Part of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc., SMBC Leasing (UK) Ltd. is a British company that provides investment services. The company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 1986. Lawrence James Butcher has been the CEO of the company since 2006.

Part of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc., Mithras Leasing (No.1) Ltd. engages in business support services. The company is based in London, UK.

Part of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc., Caledonian Rail Leasing Ltd. provides financial leasing services. The company is based in London, UK.