Belasko has announced the appointment of Edwin Chan as Chief Growth Officer for its Private Markets function.
Edwin (pictured) will be based in London and lead Belasko’s sales function and wider new business development strategies. He will be responsible for driving new client growth and revenues across the Group.
Edwin joins Belasko with more than 25 years of experience and successes in the alternative investments industry and brings a proven track record of leading high-performing commercial teams. Most recently, he served as Regional Head and Managing Director of Europe at Carta and was previously Chief Commercial Officer UK at IQ-EQ.
Throughout his career, Edwin has held senior leadership positions spanning sales, business development, fund operations and client services working closely with alternative asset managers across Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate, Venture Capital, Infrastructure and Renewable Energy.
Alex Di Santo, Head of Institutional at Belasko, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Edwin to the Belasko team. His highly impressive experience, industry network and deep understanding of the alternative investment market make him an outstanding addition to our commercial team. As we continue to grow the business and deliver on the ambition to shape the future of investor experience in Private Markets, Edwin’s expertise will be instrumental in strengthening our market penetration, attracting new clients and accelerating Belasko’s next stage of growth.”
Edwin Chan, Chief Growth Officer, at Belasko, added: “Belasko has built a strong industry reputation for combining specialist expertise with a highly personal approach to its extensive service delivery. What particularly attracted me to the business is its clear vision, ambitious growth plans and relentless commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for both clients and their respective investors. I am very excited to join the team and help build on that momentum achieved in recent years as Belasko continues to expand its presence across the rapidly evolving Private Markets.”
