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Japan Post Insurance appoints new alts head – exclusive
The insurance giant has promoted a member of its global credit investment team to lead its $10bn push into alternatives, Private Equity International has learned.
Japan Post Insurance contact information
Offices
Contacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Contact | Job titleGeneral Manager, Alternative Investments | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email |
Job titleHead of Alternative Investments | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email | |
Job titleManager, Alternative Investment Department | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email | |
Job titleSenior Manager of Alternative Investment | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email | |
Japan Post Insurance fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 10
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager | Commitment dateMay 2024 | Commitment size$19.199m | |
Manager | Commitment dateMay 2024 | Commitment size | |
Manager | Commitment dateJan 2026 | Commitment size | |
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