S64, the trusted alternatives and technology partner to the world’s leading asset managers and private banks, has today announced the appointment of Hiroaki Ohhigashi as Head of Japan.

Ohhigashi will support S64’s expansion across the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) and is a significant milestone for the business as it continues to expand its private markets offering. Ohhigashi, who will be based in Tokyo, will spearhead S64’s growth and expansion into the Japanese market.

As an industry veteran, Ohhigashi brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise from his three decades in global markets, asset management and wealth management. Ohhigashi has a strong structuring and solutions background in multi-asset classes alongside extensive distribution experience. Prior to joining S64, Ohhigashi held the role of Head of Japan Wealth Management Capital Markets at UBS where he provided investment solutions to high-net-worth clients and led the team responsible for marketing all capital market products including structured products linked to alternative strategies. Ohhigashi also oversaw generalist sales and specialist sales as Head of Sales Management at Deutsche Asset Management Japan. Further, he held senior positions across retail distributors coverage and derivatives structuring throughout his tenure at Deutsche Securities Japan.

Tarun Nagpal, Founder and CEO at S64, said: “As we continue to build our footprint across Europe and APAC, we are delighted to welcome industry veteran Ohhigashi to the team. Ohhigashi has vast expertise, gained over twenty years, of the high-net-worth business, so as demand for our solutions continues to growin Japan, Ohhigashi’s on-the-ground capabilities will prove to be invaluable. I look forward to working together once again.”

Hiroaki Ohhigashi added: “I am thrilled to be working with Tarun once more and to join S64 which, together with its clients, is spearheading a fundamental shift in how private markets operate, broadening access to new investor types. I look forward to continuing to bridge the opportunity in private markets and providing innovative investment solutions to clients in Japan.”

Ohhigashi will strengthen S64’s unrivalled capabilities and industry expertise to further define a new era in private markets across APAC. He is the latest appointment following Rakesh Pabari, Head of Investment Advisory and Fund Selection, joining S64 in December 2022. These strategic hires come at a time of growing demand for private markets solutions across Europe and Asia-Pacific.