Barings has appointed Alastair Wright as head of Asia Pacific (APAC), effective January 2026.
Wright succeeds Duncan Robertson, who will retire after 17 years with the firm.
During his tenure, Duncan has played a pivotal role in expanding Barings’ presence and capabilities across the region. The firm extends its gratitude for his leadership and dedication.
As the new head of APAC, Alastair will oversee Barings’ strategic direction and operations across the region, building on the strong foundation established by Duncan. Alastair brings extensive experience from his role as head of APAC real estate and is positioned to lead Barings into its next phase of growth in Asia Pacific.
In conjunction with this transition, Eric Jan will assume the expanded role of head of Greater China and Southeast Asia, overseeing Barings’ business in China, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan, as well as governance responsibilities for Barings India. Eric will report directly
