Warburg Pincus announces that Jeffrey Perlman will become president

Warburg Pincus has announced that Jeffrey Perlman, current head of Southeast Asia and Asia Pacific real estate, will become president of the firm. Timothy Geithner, current president of the firm, will become chairman, while Chip Kaye will remain CEO.

“Jeff is a uniquely talented leader who brings a truly global perspective to his new role, having successfully expanded our franchise in Asia over the past 15 years,” said Kaye. “During that time, Jeff has helped build a leading real estate franchise in Asia Pacific including co-founding and sponsoring some of the largest real estate companies in the region, partnering with entrepreneurs to build a successful investing franchise in Southeast Asia, opening our Singapore office and working closely with many of our limited partners.”

Perlman joined Warburg Pincus 17 years ago and serves as head of Southeast Asia and Asia Pacific real estate. He has been a member of the firm's executive management group at Warburg Pinc