Dawson Partners, a Toronto-based global alternative asset manager focused on structured solutions for private markets, has opened its first Asia office in Hong Kong and appointed Rachel Guan as Senior Principal and Head of Asia Institutional. The expansion marks the firm’s entry into the Asia-Pacific region as it builds out its global capital-raising platform, following its existing offices in Toronto, New York, and London.
Guan brings fifteen years of experience in global private markets fundraising and investor coverage, most recently serving as Partner and Head of Asia at a global placement agent and advisory firm. At Dawson, she will lead relationships with existing and prospective institutional investors across Asia-Pacific. Yulhee Kim, a six-year veteran of Dawson, will relocate to Hong Kong to work alongside Guan and support the firm’s regional presence.
Founded in 2015, Dawson Partners manages over $25 billion in assets and has deployed over $30 billion across more than 300 transactions. The firm employs more than 250 people and takes a differentiated approach to selecting, curating, structuring, and managing bespoke private markets portfolios. The Hong Kong office will serve as a dedicated regional hub for investor engagement, supporting the firm’s broader global platform.
KEY QUOTES:
“As we enter our second decade, this expansion marks an important milestone in the continued evolution of Dawson as a global firm. Building on the successful establishment of our offices in Toronto, New York and London, Hong Kong represents a natural next step as we further develop our global platform and remain close to our investors across regions.”
Yann Robard, Managing Partner, Dawson Partners
“Dawson has built a global platform recognized for its innovation in structured solutions across private markets. We have seen sustained interest from Asia-Pacific investors over time, and expanding our presence in the region allows us to more consistently engage with that demand and further strengthen our long-term partnerships.”
Giorgio Riva, Partner, Dawson Partners
“Building a truly global capital raising platform has been a priority for the Firm. With Rachel’s leadership and Yulhee’s experience, we believe we are well positioned to deepen our relationships across Asia-Pacific, while continuing to scale our investor base in a disciplined and consistent way.”
Josh Booth, Partner, Dawson Partners
