Tokyo – July 1, 2025 – Blackstone (NYSE:BX) today announces a key senior leadership appointment in Japan, as the firm continues to expand its footprint in the market and strengthen its commitment to Japan.
Muneya Taniguchi will join as Vice Chairman of Japan and Executive Advisor to lead the firm’s expansion, primarily focusing on western Japan. Prior to Blackstone, he was with MUFG Bank as Deputy President and with Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities as Deputy Chairman, building relationships and guiding business strategies in western Japan.
Atsuhiko Sakamoto, Head of Private Equity, Blackstone Japan, said: “We are pleased to welcome industry veteran Muneya to our Blackstone Japan team. His expertise will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence in the market and stay differentiated through our scale and partnerships. We are coming on the heels of our most active year in Japan across businesses, investing in fantastic businesses and assets and delivering for investors.”
He continued: “Japan is an integral part of Blackstone’s global business and a key driver of our growth. We wouldn’t be where we are today without the support of our Japanese partners and investors – some who have entrusted us since our founding days 40 years ago.”
Blackstone has executed a number of high-profile transactions in the country, including investing in Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho, the largest real estate investment by a foreign investor; Amutus (formerly Infocom), the leading provider of digital comics; Sony Payment Services, carveout of Sony’s payment service provider; I’rom, a preeminent Japanese site management organization; and CMIC, Japan’s top contract research organization. In Private Wealth, the firm has been a pioneer, partnering with leading Japanese financial institutions to create access to its four flagship strategies to individual investors.
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Blackstone Welcomes Industry Veteran in Japan to Support the Firm’s Accelerated Growth in the Market
