Choi arrives at H.I.G. with a track record of cultivating deep ties with major institutional players. During her time as Senior Managing Director and Head of Korea for Blackstone’s Institutional Client Solutions, she was pivotal in scaling the firm's private wealth fundraising operations. Her appointment follows a strategic push by H.I.G. to solidify its footprint in Asian markets, where the firm intends to broaden its limited partner base.
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Younghee Choi Joins H.I.G. Capital to Lead Asian Expansion
After a fifteen-year tenure at Blackstone, Younghee Choi has joined H.I.G. Capital as Head of Asia. Based in Hong Kong, she will spearhead efforts to strengthen the firm’s private equity, credit, and real assets platforms across the region, targeting both institutional and private wealth investors to grow the firm's $75 billion portfolio.
Jordan Peer Griffin, who leads the firm’s global capital formation, noted that Choi’s experience is vital for deepening regional partnerships. H.I.G. currently manages $75 billion in capital and has historically focused on middle-market buyouts, recapitalizations, and debt financing. By integrating Choi into the leadership team, the firm aims to bridge its global investment capabilities with the specific demands of Asian capital allocators.
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