The asset management arm of Sydney-based Macquarie has hired a new managing director for Southeast Asia.
Macquarie Asset Management has appointed Gabriel Ho as managing director to support the business’ investment activities in Southeast Asia, according to a statement.
Ho has 17 years of experience, most recently as a partner and investment committee member at Southeast Asia-focused private equity fund, Dymon Asia Private Equity. Previously, he also worked at Baring Private Equity Asia (now EQT Private Capital Asia) and Morgan Stanley. He is also currently co-chair of the Singapore Venture Capital & Private Equity Association’s ASEAN committee.
Infrastructure Focus
Macquarie Asset Management is expanding its coverage of Southeast Asia with a focus on increasing demand for infrastructure investments. According to the firm, there are several key drivers including rapid population growth and GDP expansion. The Australian asset manager has already invested in over 10 assets in the region, including in Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia.
Macquarie Group has been operating in Southeast Asia for nearly 30 years with its Singapore office opened in 1995. Currently, it employs over 1,500 people across offices in Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila and Singapore.
