Hines appoints Jon Tanaka senior managing director in Japan

Jon Tanaka has joined Hines in Japan as senior managing director.

Tanaka brings more than 20 years of Japan real estate-development and investment experience to the firm. Before joining Hines, he was managing director, head of Japan real estate and a member of the investment committee for Angelo Gordon’s pan-Asia real estate investment team. He previously was managing director at RREEF Japan.

Tanaka is also a Global Governing Trustee of the Urban Land Institute, and served as vice chairman of ULI Japan.

At Hines, Tanaka will oversee new business initiatives throughout the country alongside managing director Drew Huffman. He will report to Ray Lawler, CEO of Asia Pacific.

“We are very excited to welcome Jon to Hines as our Japan Country Head,” Lawler said. “With his experience and demonstrated expertise, we look forward to elevating our Japanese platform and capitalizing on the growing market opportunities in the country.”

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