AEW Capital Management has opened a new office in Tokyo to support its investments efforts as it expands the Asia Pacific platform to Japan.
The Tokyo office will be led by Steve Bass, who was recently hired as director and country manager-Japan, and Kiyomasa Matsuda, who was recently hired as an associate director. The office will be located in the Shinjuku Nomura Building, a landmark property in Shinjuku’s thriving business district.
As a director and country manager, Bass will be responsible for managing AEW’s day-to-day business activities in Japan. His real estate investment career spans nearly 20 years in Japan covering multiple asset classes and strategies, and includes extensive portfolio management, investment, and operational experience. Prior to joining AEW, he was a partner at Orion Partners, where he led its real estate business in Japan, and he was on the investment committee for Orion’s investments in Korea and China. Prior to joining Orion Par
