Ex-HarbourVest Asia head nominated for US navy secretary
President Donald Trump has announced that Philip Bilden, who previously led the Asia operation of HarbourVest Partners, will be his nominee for US navy secretary.
Bilden joined HarbourVest in Boston in 1991 and relocated to Hong Kong in 1996 to establish the firm's Asian offices. He transitioned to a senior advisor role in 2012. Between 1986 and 1996 Bilden served...
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