Hamilton Lane announced the appointment of Mika Tashiro as the Head of Private Wealth Solutions in Japan. In her new position, she is responsible for creating private wealth solutions strategies and strengthening relationships with financial institutions across Japan. She is responsible for expanding the global evergreen platform presence in the Japanese market. This enables private wealth clients in Japan to have access to diversified private markets investment solutions globally. Tashiro leverages her extensive experience to build stronger relationships across the private wealth space in Japan. She works with key distribution partners and financial institutions to help grow the business. She also works with the global private wealth solutions team in creating innovative private markets investment solutions and global investment solutions.
Tashiro has over 20 years of experience. She previously worked in Index Sales and wealth business development at MSCI, a global leader in index, data, and analytics solutions. She also gained strong client solutions experience at UBS Asset Management, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. Through these roles, she strengthened financial client relationships and developed advanced market strategies. Tashiro holds a B.A. in Economics from Waseda University, as well as professional qualifications in Finance and Real Estate Transactions.
Strategic Private Markets Growth
“Japan has long been a strategically important market for Hamilton Lane, with our strong institutional client base and a longstanding presence here. We are thrilled to welcome Mika, to address the growing demand from individual investors and their advisors for sophisticated open-ended private markets solutions that complement traditional equity and fixed-income portfolios,” said Tomoko Kitao, Head of Japan at Hamilton Lane.“Her track record in wealth management and deep understanding of the Japanese market make her uniquely suited to lead the next phase of our growth in the region.”
Tashiro commented: “Hamilton Lane has earned a unique position in the market by delivering innovative investment solutions to address the evolving needs of sophisticated Japanese investors. Our pioneering evergreen product lineup provides flexibility and opportunity for long-term value, establishing us as a trusted partner for private markets investment strategies. Through close collaboration with major financial institutions, we strive to create value, enhance portfolio sophistication and broaden investment options – ultimately, contributing to the overall development of the Japanese market.”
Hamilton Lane has operated in Japan since 1999 and maintained a Tokyo office since 2008, supporting institutional and wealth investors. The firm launched its global evergreen platform in 2019, now comprising 11 funds managing approximately $16 billion in assets under management. In 2025, Hamilton Lane launched its Asia Private Assets Fund, offering semi-liquid exposure to Asia private markets through direct investments and secondaries.
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Source: PRNewswire
