Masahiko Fukasawa Takes Charge as Head of Global Portfolio Solutions Japan at Carlyle

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Carlyle, a global investment firm listed on NASDAQ (ticker symbol: CG), has welcomed Masahiko Fukasawa as the new Head of Global Portfolio Solutions Japan. This appointment is effective immediately.

In his newly established role, Mr. Fukasawa will enhance Carlyle’s ongoing efforts in creating operational value within its portfolio in Japan. He will utilize the full spectrum of global resources and capabilities to benefit the companies in Carlyle’s portfolio within the region.

Global Portfolio Solutions (GPS) is a worldwide team of functional experts specializing in areas such as revenue/pricing, cost/cash management, digital technologies, talent development, procurement, IT, and other related fields. This team provides valuable insights and support throughout Carlyle’s investment processes and endeavors to enhance portfolio value. By collaborating with investment advisory teams, the firm’s network of advisors, and various partners, GPS aims to expedite and amplify performance improvements and transformative changes.

As Head of Global Portfolio Solutions Japan, Mr. Fukasawa will collaborate closely with Carlyle Japan Co-Heads Kazuhiro Yamada and Takaomi Tomioka, alongside Richard Elder, who serves as the Global Head of GPS from Washington D.C., U.S.

Kazuhiro Yamada and Takaomi Tomioka, Co-Heads of the Carlyle Japan advisory team, said: “We are delighted to welcome Masa as we continue to build the team. His deep expertise in business transformation and performance optimization will bolster our capabilities of creating value in Japanese companies.”

Mr. Fukasawa, Head of Global Portfolio Solutions Japan, said: “I am excited to join Carlyle, a firm with a long-standing presence in Japan and one that is well-known for its value creation capabilities globally. I look forward to using my experience to help deliver positive impact to our Japanese portfolio.”

Prior to joining Carlyle, Mr. Fukasawa served as a Senior Advisor at AlixPartners in Tokyo, where he also held leadership positions as Co-Head of Asia and Co-Head of Japan. Before that, he accumulated nearly two decades of experience at Kearney (formerly A.T. Kearney), where he was a Partner and held various roles, including Head of Japan. During his tenure at Kearney, he was a Member of the Global Board and chaired the Strategy & Portfolio Committee. With a strong background in global management consulting, he has extensive experience supporting major global and Japanese companies in diverse industries with business transformations, M&A activities, and post-merger integrations.

Since 2016, Fukasawa has held the position of non-executive director at both Fukuoka Financial Group and The Bank of Fukuoka. He completed his studies with a degree in Economics from Hitotsubashi University and later obtained an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.