Younghee Choi appointed as Head of Asia at H.I.G. Capital

Hong Kong, September 1, 2206 – H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative investment firm managing $75 billion in capital, has announced the appointment of Younghee Choi as Head of Asia, effective immediately. Based in Hong Kong, Choi will lead capital formation efforts across the region for H.I.G.’s global private equity, credit, and real assets platforms.

Choi brings over 15 years of experience in capital formation and private markets, having most recently held senior roles at Blackstone, where she served as Senior Managing Director and Head of Korea Institutional Client Solutions (ICS). At Blackstone, she developed and expanded relationships with leading institutional investors and played a key role in building the firm’s private wealth fundraising business in Korea.

Jordan Peer Griffin, Executive Managing Director and Global Head of the Capital Formation Group at H.I.G., expressed enthusiasm about Choi’s appointment. “We are pleased to welcome Younghee to H.I.G. Her extensive capital formation experience, longstanding relationships across Asia, and ability to build enduring partnerships with institutional and private wealth investors will further strengthen our presence in the region,” he stated.

Choi echoed Griffin’s sentiments, saying, “I am thrilled to join H.I.G. at such an exciting time in the firm’s growth. I look forward to working closely with the team to deepen our relationships with investors across Asia, broaden H.I.G.’s presence in the region, and connect our investors with the full breadth of the firm’s global capabilities.”

H.I.G. Capital, founded in 1993, specializes in providing both debt and equity capital to middle market companies. The firm’s current portfolio includes over 100 companies with combined sales in excess of $53 billion. With offices in key locations such as Miami, New York, and Hong Kong, H.I.G. offers a range of investment opportunities, including equity funds for management buyouts and corporate carve-outs, debt financing, and real estate investments.

“Under Younghee’s leadership, H.I.G. is well-positioned to further expand its Asian LP base and support the continued growth of its global investment platforms,” concluded Griffin.

For more information, contact: Media Relations [Email Address] H.I.G. Capital Hong Kong, Ltd. Suite 3106, Level 31, Alexandra House 18 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong, China Phone: +852 2707 5000 hig.com