Blackstone Announces Key Appointments in Asia to Support Private Wealth Solutions Expansion
HONG KONG – October 18, 2023 – Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced that Ed Huang, Chief Operating Officer, Blackstone Private Equity Asia, has been promoted to Head of Private Wealth Solutions (PWS), APAC. Herbert Suen has been named Head of Southeast Asia, PWS, and Manali Parekh has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, PWS Asia.
Joan Solotar, Head of Global Private Wealth Solutions, said, “Ed will be a great addition to the APAC team. His strong executive skillset and deep investment experience will help augment the growth of what we believe is a tremendous opportunity in private wealth across Asia. Under Herbert Suen’s leadership, the team has elevated the experience of investment consultants and relationship managers by providing a robust offering of funds, education and sales and service support. The combination of Ed, Herbert, Manali and the rest of our leadership team will allow us to continue to build from this position of strength.”
Blackstone’s PWS business has built a reputation as a pioneer and leader in the private wealth space. As of June 30, 2023, assets under management (AUM) from the PWS channel makes up $239 billion, nearly a quarter of the firm’s total AUM. In Asia, the PWS team has seen rapid growth over the last eight years, establishing roots in major wealth hubs including Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Singapore. In recent years, the team partnered with leading financial institutions in Japan to enable Japanese advisors and their individual investors access to our world-class strategies in private real estate and credit.
Haide Hong, a Senior Managing Director in the Blackstone Private Equity group, has been promoted to Head of Acquisitions, China. Hong, a 10-year veteran of Blackstone, returned to the region from London two years ago and will now lead investment efforts in Shanghai.
Joe Baratta, Global Head of Private Equity, said, “Blackstone has built a phenomenal Private Equity franchise across Asia, including in Greater China. Both Ed and Haide have been a key part of that success. Haide’s Shanghai location situates him and the team well for sourcing attractive opportunities and working directly with our many stakeholders.”
The appointments will take effect Jan. 1.
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