Thoma Bravo Appoints New Head for Asia Operations
Thoma Bravo, a $172 billion software-focused private equity firm, has appointed Ken S. Park as managing director of investor relations and head of its Asian operations. Park joins from HIG Capital after an eight-year tenure leading fundraising in the region across multiple strategies. This is one of two top-level hires for Thoma Bravo’s Investor Relations team; New York-based Sloane Schuster was also hired to lead credit investor relations. Thoma Bravo has not traditionally focused on Asia, with founder Orlando Bravo noting a lack of suitable platform investments there. The firm does not have an official office in the region but employs individuals locally. Despite this limited presence, Asian institutional investors such as Fubon Life and Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund supported its recent fundraising efforts. The hires signal Thoma Bravo's growing interest in strengthening investor relations across Asia, though it remains unclear whether they indicate a broader strategic shift toward increased regional engagement.
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