Blackstone (NYSE:BX) has appointed Katsuyuki Kuki as Chairman and Representative Director for Japan. Kuki will advise and support Blackstone’s investing and capital raising efforts in Japan as the firm continues to expand its presence in the country.
Prior to Blackstone, Kuki was the Chairman of Banking at JP Morgan in Japan and spent nine years at the company in various leadership roles within their Investment Banking division. He began his career at the Japan Development Bank and at Shearson Lehman Hutton in New York, and has also held senior leadership positions at UBS Securities and Lehman Brothers in Japan. Kuki has a BA in International Relations from the University of Tokyo and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Stephen A Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of Blackstone, says: “Katsuyuki Kuki brings a wealth of insight to Blackstone from his 30 years of experience as a senior leader in Japan’s financial services industry. We look forward to his leadership and expertise in the country and greater Asia Pacific region, which is an increasingly important part of our business.”
Kuki says: “I am excited to join Blackstone – a firm with such a strong reputation for excellence across the globe. Alongside the talented existing team in Japan and senior leaders from across the firm, I look forward to continued growth and success in the country.”