Capital Dynamics hires former AIC CEO Kobayashi as MD to head new Tokyo office
Capital Dynamics, the Switzerland-based alternative investment group, has appointed Kazushige Kobayashi, previously president and CEO of Japan's Alternative Investment Capital (AIC), engaged in funds-of-funds, as an MD to head its new Tokyo office.
Kobayashi has built strong relationships between LPs and GPs in Japan during his tenure at AIC, the Japanese private equity advisory firm formed in 2002 by Mitsubishi and Daido Life Insurance. The new appointment was made as part of Capital Dynamics' plans to seek further activities in Asia, as it believes that Japan offers a wealth of current and long-term investment potential, according to statements.
Thomas Kubr, CEO of Capital Dynamics, commented, “With his extensive private equity experience and domestic relationships, Mr. Kobayashi is the ideal person to head our Tokyo office and foster new business within the sophisticated and potential-rich Japanese market. He is also exceptionally well placed to develop further our network of relationships with the high-quality regional private equity managers and to support our expanding Japanese and East-Asian client base.” Kobayashi's new position will be effective on November 1st this year.
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