US firm hires a local exec to run new office

Pretium Partners has made two senior hires in Asia one of whom is based in the real estate and corporate credit firm's newly opened local office.

With these hires, Pretium is furthering its goal of providing more personalised, on-the-ground support in dynamic markets.

Craig Matthew joins Pretium from Asia Principal Capital and Morpheus Ventures, where he served as a director of the private market investor relations group.

Before that, he was director of institutional relationships at Capital International. where he played an active role in establishing its first office in Australia.

Before that, he served in a variety of business development roles at Alliance Bernstein where he spent 19 years. 
Matthew is an accredited superannuation trustee director.
"Joining an innovative, forward-thinking global investment platform like Pretium is an incredible opportunity," said Matthew.
 "With an existing network of leading investors and partners in Australia and New Zealand and an unmatched investment track record, I am confident that we are positioned to continue growing the firm's client base and presence throughout the region."

The second recruit Jayme Hanaks is a managing director for Asia.

Han most recently served as an executive director, of corporate finance for Jones Lang Lasalle.

Before that, she ran alternatives at Tongyang Life Insurance, Korea's fifth largest life insurer, and, was hired as one of the founding members of the alternatives business - and its first dedicated real assets specialist - for the National Pension Service

"Pretium has an incredible team, and I am excited to join at a time of growth as we seek to expand our footprint internationally and throughout Asia," she said.

"Having supported GPs and led teams across all aspects of capital raising, deployment, and asset management, I look forward to working with Pretium's clients throughout Asia and around the world."

Pretium chief executive Don Mullen said Asia and Australia represent important strategic markets and opportunities for growth.

"Jayme and Craig bring deep expertise and local connection within the Asian and Australian markets to support our investors where they are. Following our recent expansion into the Middle East, we are pleased to continue to grow our team with such talented and respected individuals to work with clients internationally."