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DWS hires head of alternatives client coverage for Apac. DWS has appointed a former LaSalle IM executive as head of alternatives client coverage for Apac. 6 July 2026 DWS Asset Management has hired JB Park has head of alternatives client coverage for Apac as it seeks to grow its distribution in the region. Based in Singapore, Park will be responsible for delivering DWS's alternative investment solutions to clients in Asia Pacific, leading a team across Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea and Japan. Park joins the firm from LaSalle Investment Management where he spent 15 years in senior client-facing investor relations and investment roles, and will be focused on real estate, infrastructure and private credit strategies at DWS. Chuck Fiedler, global head of alternatives coverage at DWS, said: "Asia Pacific remains an important region for our global Alternatives franchise." "JB's extensive experience across investment execution, capital raising and client engagement will support our continued focus to deepen our Alternatives offering and support clients across the region." Vanessa Wang, region head of Asia Pacific, DWS Group and region head of Asia Pacific, client coverage division, added: "We are pleased to welcome JB to DWS at a time when Asia Pacific continues to be an important growth region for our global Alternatives business, with investors increasingly looking for experienced managers that can provide access to resilient real assets and private market opportunities." DWS cited Park's role and leadership in sourcing $1.8bn in new capital from investors in Japan, Australia and Korea at his previous firm. Earlier in his career he was head of alternative investments for Korea at Standard Chartered Bank. Park said: "I am thrilled to join DWS and excited to work with colleagues across Apac and globally to further strengthen our regional client partnerships to deliver long-term investment solutions." "DWS's global Alternatives expertise combined with local market insight is a clear strength for investors." Park holds a Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Hankook University of Foreign Studies in Seoul. MORE ARTICLES ON

DWS appoints Lee Tae-Young as Representative Director and CEO of Korea succeeding Byun Hyun-Soo. | 30 March 2026 Lee succeeds Byun Hyun-Soo, who will continue as Chairman of DWS Korea during the transition period and remain Head of Liquid Investment Strategy for Korea. DWS Group, a global asset management company, has appointed Lee Tae-Young as Representative Director and Chief Executive Officer of its Korea business, reinforcing the firm's focus on leadership continuity and regional growth in Asia Pacific. The company said Lee, a 25-year industry veteran, will lead DWS Asset Management Korea and report to Vanessa Wang, Head of APAC and Head of Coverage APAC at DWS. His appointment is effective immediately. Lee succeeds Byun Hyun-Soo, who will continue as Chairman of DWS Korea during the transition period and remain Head of Liquid Investment Strategy for Korea, ensuring continuity in investment leadership and strategy. In his expanded role, Lee will be responsible for driving the long-term growth strategy of the Korea business, strengthening market presence, and deepening client relationships. He will also continue to play a key role in connecting DWS's global investment capabilities with local client needs and strengthening collaboration between the Korea platform and the firm's global network. Lee brings more than two decades of experience with DWS, having joined the firm in 2003 as a Client Coverage Specialist for Korea. Over the years, he has contributed to expanding client segments, strengthening relationships, and delivering tailored investment solutions in the Korean market. Prior to joining DWS, he held roles at HDC Asset Management and began his career at Kyobo-AXA Asset Management. Commenting on the appointment, Wang said, "Tae-Young's appointment reflects DWS's continued commitment to home-grown talent, leadership excellence and long-term client partnership in one of our most strategically important markets. His deep market expertise, strong client-centric mindset, and proven ability to connect global investment capabilities with local client needs uniquely position him to lead our Korea business into its next phase of growth." "As we continue to strengthen our APAC franchise, Tae-Young's leadership will be instrumental in reinforcing trust, delivering differentiated solutions, and advancing DWS's ambition to be a partner of choice for clients across the region," she added. The leadership transition comes as DWS continues to strengthen its presence in Asia Pacific, with Korea remaining a key market in the firm's regional growth strategy.