Private Markets Firm Ardian Opens Hong Kong Office
Paris-based private markets specialist Ardian is expanding its presence in Asia with the opening of an office in Hong Kong.
Ardian has opened an office in Hong Kong as part of efforts to expand in Greater China and the broader APAC region, according to a statement. Head of Greater China Jason Yao, who joined the firm in 2011, will lead the local team and be supported by Jan Philipp Schmitz, executive vice president and head of Ardian’s activities in Asia.
«Asia has always been a cornerstone of our long-term growth strategy, and our Hong Kong team is energized to build on the strong foundations we’ve laid,» said Dominique Senequier, CEO and founder of Ardian.
Regional Track Record
The new office marks the French private market firm’s fifth location in Asia and second in China, following Beijing. Client commitments in the region represent $11.8 billion in assets under management. This includes 50 longstanding relationships in Greater China, with some lasting over two decades, across insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, private wealth investors and endowments.
The new office will further support Ardian’s investments in the region, primarily through its secondaries & primaries and co-investment activities. This includes investments of $4.3 billion in nearly 200 funds, $6.6 billion from 12 completed secondary transitions with Asian sellers and a co-investment portfolio of 11 existing investments. It will also strengthen relationships with clients, including private wealth investors.
Ardian is a private investment firm with $192 billion of assets on behalf of more than 1,860 clients globally, spanning private equity, real assets and credit. Headquartered in Paris, it has over 1,050 employees in 200 offices in Europe, Americas, Asia and Middle East.
