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At the Milken Institute’s Asia Summit 2024 “Global Investment Outlook” panel, Lei Zhang, Founder and Chairman of Hillhouse Investment, emphasized the important role of strong management teams in navigating periods of volatility. Management teams with the business acumen to transform challenges into opportunities by investing in talent development and embracing digitalization will build quality companies for the long term. Hear more from Lei Zhang about his thoughts on the Global investment Outlook here: https://lnkd.in/ex9ai77g #MIGLobal

Hillhouse is pleased to have concluded a closed-door panel on September 5th, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt in Tokyo, Japan, with over 120 senior executives in attendance from leading companies in Japan, including Panasonic Connect, Recruit, Renesas, Daichi Life, JSR Corporation, Orix, Tokyo Gas, Appier, Paypay, Preferred Network, Sakana AI, among others. The gathering opened with welcome remarks by Lei Zhang, Founder and Chairman of Hillhouse. The event featured keynote speakers Hiromi Yamaji, President and CEO of the Japan Exchange Group (JPX) and Adena Friedman, Chair and CEO of NASDAQ, on the topic of 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹. The speakers convened to discuss opportunities for digitalization and the increasing dynamism in Japan, a market where Hillhouse has been investing since 2009. Adena Friedman emphasized the need for resilient growth through strong corporate governance, risk management, and digital investment. Hiromi Yamaji discussed the positive impact of Japan's stewardship code and corporate governance reforms on attracting foreign capital to Japanese equity markets. Hillhouse is pleased to have helped bring together a productive dialogue with a large group of old and new friends on topics including digitalizing operations and navigating global growth and international markets.

In conversation with Hillhouse Investment, Global Investment Manager Mark Wiseman shares valuable insights on the illiquidity risk premium of private equity investments. Catch a snippet from our conversation with Mark here. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/edNchrSU

Tapping into emerging local talent networks has been key to the success of entrepreneurs in Asia. "Stay close to the talent, help nurture talent and stay close to the real economy." Hillhouse’s Founder and Chairman Lei Zhang shares his insights. https://lnkd.in/gKASEb_K

On May 14, Hillhouse founder and Chairman, Lei Zhang, spoke at the Qatar Economic Forum 2024 in Doha on the growing Asian private credit opportunity. He highlighted that traditional corporates in Asia have historically managed their balance sheets more conservatively than their counterparts in developed markets. This has underpinned a rich pipeline of credit opportunities for investors who are equipped with deep research, solid sector knowledge, and are able to do well structured deals.  

Mark Wiseman, Global Investment Manager, speaks to Sean CARNEY, Partner, on Hillhouse Investment’s private equity team, about the challenges to long termism in global investment. Mark and Sean outline the issues investors face in today’s fast-evolving macro environment and discuss the implications for private equity investment, portfolio allocation, risk management and the performance of private markets. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gyTZfePF

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we are embracing the theme #InspireInclusion and shining a spotlight on the incredible leaders across the Hillhouse Investment portfolio.   Meet Veronique Pauwels, CEO at Versuni, who spoke of the ‘firsts’ that she has sought to achieve throughout her life and career. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gf7YMAwm

Honoring Women's History Month, we are excited to share a glimpse into the inspiring journey of Kelly G., CEO Greater China at Fanatics, from her early days in the sports industry to her aspirations for the future of Fanatics China. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gEzjbwFn

Whether it’s strengthening governance, optimizing distribution channels, or entering new markets, various ‘tools’ are available to private equity firms to help their portfolio companies achieve their goals. Theresa Whitmarsh shares these insights during a sit down with Hillhouse Investment. Listen to a clip from our conversation with Theresa here: https://lnkd.in/gvr7rSnc Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gc7RX899

Tracy Ma, Founding Partner & Co-President of Hillhouse, shares her experience as Hillhouse's Employee No.2 at the With Intelligence Women's Private Equity Summit APAC 2024 drinks reception in Singapore.