KKR appoints Hirano as Japan CEO
Hirofumi Hirano joins from turnaround advisory firm AlixPartners to take a leading role at the private equity giant KKR, which is gearing up for a boost in Japan deal activity.
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has appointed turnaround specialist Hirofumi Hirano as chief executive of Japan, just as the country embarks on a major economic stimulus plan.
Hirano joins from AlixPartners Asia, a restructuring advisory firm, where he served as managing director and head of the region’s financial services practice. During his tenure, he led a team that advised on the turnaround of Japan Airlines.
Hirano takes the place of Shusaku Minoda, who has been promoted to chairm…
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