TLDR:
- Gaw Capital Partners appoints Hyun-Chan Cho as head of Korea and infrastructure, and Elizabeth Di Cioccio as head of EMEA capital markets.
- The appointments reflect Gaw’s focus on expanding in Korea and the Middle East, as well as growing its infrastructure strategy.
Gaw Capital Partners has made significant senior hires to bolster its operations in South Korea and enhance its fund raising capabilities in the Middle East. Hyun-Chan Cho has been appointed as managing director and head of Korea, as well as head of infrastructure. Cho brings deep industry knowledge and strategic acumen, having previously worked at IMM Investment and the World Bank Group. Gaw Capital’s interest in the Korean market is evident through its partnerships and investments, including the Dongja 8 commercial building in Seoul.
In addition, Elizabeth Di Cioccio has joined Gaw Capital as managing director and head of EMEA capital markets. With her background in raising capital from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, Di Cioccio is expected to drive strategic initiatives and relationships in the EMEA region. Gaw Capital’s collaboration with Tokyo-based investment manager Alyssa Partners in acquiring Japanese apartment buildings for the Qatar Investment Authority demonstrates its focus on strengthening ties with Middle Eastern investors.
The appointments come at a time when global institutional investors are increasingly interested in Korean real estate and Asian infrastructure assets. Gaw Capital’s expansion in Korea and the Middle East aligns with its corporate strategic goals and growth objectives. With a focus on Korean office assets and Asian infrastructure funds, Gaw Capital is positioning itself to capitalize on opportunities in key markets like South Korea and EMEA.
