The C$180.5 billion ($138 billion) Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has appointed Datuk Ben Chan to the position of regional managing director, Asia Pacific, effective June 1.
Based in the Hong Kong office, Chan will lead the investment activities in the region for Ontario Teachers.
“Ben’s in-depth knowledge of the region will serve us well as we look to grow our investments in Asia Pacific, and support our portfolio of international companies looking to expand their footprint and capabilities in that region,” said Jo Taylor, senior managing director international at Ontario Teachers.
Chan joins the pension fund from Khazanah Nasional Berhad, where he was co-head of investments and led their investment activities in China.
