Blackstone Hires Banking Veteran as Vice Chair in Japan
Private equity giant Blackstone has hired a veteran in the banking industry as its vice chairman in Japan.
Blackstone has appointed Muneya Taniguchi as vice chairman and executive advisor, according to a statement. Muneya previously worked at MUFG Bank as deputy president and at Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities as deputy chairman, building relationships and guiding business strategies in western Japan.
«We are pleased to welcome industry veteran Muneya to our Blackstone Japan team. His expertise will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence in the market and stay differentiated through our scale and partnerships,» said Atsuhiko Sakamoto, head of private equity, Blackstone Japan.
High-Profile Transactions
The US alternatives manager has executed a number of high-profile transactions in Japan, investing in real estate firm Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho, digital comics provider Amutus, Sony Payment Services, site management organization I’rom and contract research organization CMIC.
«We are coming on the heels of our most active year in Japan across businesses, investing in fantastic businesses and assets and delivering for investors,» Sakamoto added. «Japan is an integral part of Blackstone’s global business and a key driver of our growth. We wouldn’t be where we are today without the support of our Japanese partners and investors – some who have entrusted us since our founding days 40 years ago.»
