Baring PE Asia chief flags challenges in China, India

Hong Kong-based Baring Private Equity Asia has around $9 billion under management, 70 investment staff and seven offices across the region. It closed its sixth fund at $4 billion in February last year, and in January US-based fund house AMG bought a 15% stake in the firm. Founder and chief executive Jean Salata is responsible for all investment and divestment decisions as well as its strategic direction. He spoke to AsianInvestor recently – the full interview will appear in the Fe…