Yuu Yanase

Yuu Yanase (柳瀬 優) is a retired Teikonian politician who served as Minister for Regional Economic Planning and Development. In 31 October 2014, upon the request of Premier Seijuro Akashi, he replaced outgoing Minister for Transportation Kouki Furihata until Hidenori Tabata was appointed on 5 December 2015. Yanaese is the only member of the Teiko Royal Council to have also held the position of Bank of Teiko Governor. During his time as governor from 2004-2014, Yanaese resigned from the Teiko Royal Council as Bank of Teiko officials must not hold elected office. He is also the longest central bank governor to date.