Brookfield Appoints Luke Edwards as Head of Japan Operations
On May 16, 2023, Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global investment firm based in New York, announced the appointment of Luke Edwards as the head of Brookfield Japan, marking a significant step in enhancing its commitment to the Japanese market. Edwards, who serves as the managing partner, will oversee the growth and strategic development of Brookfield's operations in Japan.
Having established its Tokyo office in 2015, Brookfield manages over $1 trillion in assets globally and boasts a diverse portfolio that includes renewable energy, infrastructure, private equity, real estate, and credit sectors. In recent years, the firm has expanded its reinsurance business into Japan and is collaborating with Oaktree Capital, a majority stakeholder, to enhance its private wealth management services in the country. Currently, Brookfield enjoys support from over 130 institutional investors in Japan.
In late 2022, Brookfield successfully completed two significant real estate transactions in Japan. One of these included a strategic investment in the iconic mixed-use facility Meguro Gajoen, located in central Tokyo, while the other focused on a logistics development project in the Nagoya metropolitan area.
Stewart Upson, CEO of Brookfield's Asia Pacific region, emphasized the importance of Japan in the firm's expansion strategy. “Japan has always been a strategically important market for our growth in the Asia Pacific region. We have deepened our understanding of the market and built strong relationships with local partners and investors. As the Japanese economy enters a new growth phase, Brookfield is accelerating efforts to seize increasing investment opportunities,” he stated.
Luke Edwards joined Brookfield's infrastructure group in 2021 after accumulating a wealth of experience in engineering, consulting, and finance. In 2022, he assumed responsibility for the renewable energy transition sector in Australia and New Zealand, before relocating from Sydney to Tokyo to take on his new role.
In his statement, Edwards articulated the attractiveness of Japan as a fourth-largest economy in the world for global business opportunities. “Japan provides exceptionally appealing investment prospects for Brookfield's global operations. We leverage our extensive experience across various sectors to become a more preferred partner for investors and Japanese companies. Our commitment to continuously expanding investments across all sectors of the economy remains steadfast, particularly in advanced areas like digital transformation (DX) and green transformation (GX),” he remarked.
About Brookfield Asset Management
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (NYSE: BAM; TSX: BAM) is one of the world's largest global alternative asset management firms, headquartered in New York. The company operates with over $1 trillion in assets across sectors such as renewable energy transition, infrastructure, private equity, real estate, and credit. With a focus on long-term investments in real assets and essential service enterprises that underpin the global economy, Brookfield provides diverse alternative investment products to various investor groups, including public and private pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, insurance companies, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes value-driven investment and leverages its extensive experience as both owner and operator to navigate economic fluctuations, delivering sustainable returns to investors. For more information, visit
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