PRINT THIS PAGE Partners Group opens China office07/05/2008. Source: AltAssets. 
Switzerland-based alternative asset manager Partners Group has opened an office in Beijing. The new location adds to the firm’s existing network of offices in Zug (headquarters), San Francisco, New York, London, Guernsey, Luxembourg, Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney. Linda Cai will lead the new office and develop Partners Group’s presence in the region.
Cai joined Partners Group in January 2007, having previously held various positions in private equity investment management and in marketing, both in the US and China.
Philipp Gysler, Partners Group’s head of Asia, said, ‘Having been active investors in China since 2005, we have seen rapid growth in market size and depth, with investment opportunities offering superior returns. This local presence represents a natural next step, thereby securing our leading position and ensuring market proximity, which is crucial in China.’
Dr Marcel Erni, Partners Group CIO and co-founder, added, ‘In the evolving Chinese market Partners Group, as an experienced private equity investor, is focused on supporting the development of the market. We are in a regular dialogue with regulatory entities as well as other decision-making bodies, allowing us the opportunity of participating in this nascent private equity market, which offers exciting potential and scope for investment as well as for new cooperation with clients and business partners.’
Partners Group has CHF24bn in investment programmes under management. The firm employs about 270 people and is listed on the SWX Swiss Exchange with a market capitalisation of around CHF4bn.
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