IQ-EQ has appointed Hiroki Allen as director of funds for Japan.
Allen has an understanding of the Japanese asset management sector, with expertise in alternative investments, including private equity, real estate and hedge funds, as well as client relationship management.
Prior to joining IQ-EQ, Allen served at Bloomberg LP and BNY Mellon.
He also spent two years managing the Tokyo office of Superfund Asset Management.
Commenting on his appointment, Allen said: “It is a very exciting time to be joining IQ-EQ as the firm has expanded significantly over the past two years following an ambitious buy and build strategy to reinforce its presence in key markets. IQ-EQ is extremely well placed to accompany Japanese fund managers in their growth strategy.”
J.P. Harrop, head of sales at IQ-EQ, commented: “I am delighted to welcome Hiroki Allen to our Asia funds team. The alternative assets industry is growing in Asia and we are building our team and expertise in all key Asian markets to facilitate both inbound and outbound investment.”
