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Manulife Investment Management Appoints Calvin Lim as Alternatives Investment Specialist in Singapore

Singapore – Manulife Investment Management announced the appointment of Calvin Lim as Alternatives Investment Specialist, based in Singapore, effective today. He is responsible for supporting the efforts of Manulife Investment Management in bringing the firm’s range of private market capabilities, ranging from private equity, private credit, real assets, and more, to Asia. He will work alongside distribution teams in the region to deliver the firm’s suite of private market investment solutions to clients.

Commenting on the appointment, Hui-Jian Koh, Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Investment Management Singapore, said: "In a continuously evolving market environment, we are committed to meeting investors’ income needs by providing relevant investment solutions, of which our private markets capabilities are one of the core components. . Manulife Investment Management is recognized in the industry as one of the leading providers of innovative investment solutions, as evident by our recent award wins, and we bring onboard some of the brightest minds in the industry to our fulfill our ambitions. The appointment of Calvin highlights our emphasis on providing alternative investment solutions to investors in Singapore and across Asia as they continue to search for diversified sources of income."

Alex Catterick, Global Head of Alternative Investment, Manulife Investment Management, said: "Calvin’s experience in private markets and alternatives, along with his background in wealth management, adds to the value we provide to clients. His understanding of local market dynamics and nuances supports the global team in devising and bringing the most appropriate private market investment solutions to investors in the region. We look forward to the contributions from Calvin in creating positive impact to our clients’ portfolios and the continued growth of our private market business in Asia and across the globe."

Prior to joining Manulife Investment Management, Calvin was Product Specialist in the Private Markets & Alternatives team at Bank of Singapore, where he was responsible for the origination, due diligence and advisory of private market funds and direct investments, and hedge fund solutions for the global private wealth clients. He started his career in private wealth management with Goldman Sachs in Singapore after receiving his Bachelor of Business Management degree from Singapore Management University.

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