Strategic Value Partners appoints Shigesuke Kashiwagi to join its advisory committee

The Chief Financial Officer of Maehara Village Securities and the person in charge of Schroder's Japan region will serve as senior advisors for the Japanese region.

Greenwich, Connecticut, USA, and Tokyo, November 12th / PRNewswire / -- Global alternative investment firm Strategic Value Partners, L.P (together with its subsidiaries, referred to as “SVP”) announced today the appointment of Shigesuke Kashiwagi as a senior advisor to its advisory board, who will be based in Tokyo, Japan. This appointment reflects SVP's ongoing commitment to the region, as well as its focus on deepening relationships with institutional stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and market participants, and on seeking new investment opportunities in the Japanese market.

Kashiwagi has over 40 years of experience in the banking and finance industry. He recently served as a senior advisor for EQT AB. Before joining EQT AB, he was in charge of Schroeder's Japan division from 2016 to 2020. He has also held several senior leadership positions at Nomura Securities, including Global Fixed Income Director, Head of the Americas region, Global Regulatory Affairs Director, and Chief Financial Officer.

The Managing Director in charge of initiating business, SVP, stated: "Mr. Kashiwagi is a highly respected industry leader, and we look forward to working closely with him as a senior advisor. His appointment is based on our commitment to the Japanese market over the past twenty years. His market experience and extensive, trustworthy network of contacts will complement our existing team, as the demand for opportunistic investment strategies continues to grow in that region."

Kashiwagi indicates that: “SVP has a strong and long-standing business presence in Japan. As the company continues to grow, I look forward to working with the team to deepen our relationships with local leading investors and partners.”

SVP has had a dedicated office in Tokyo since 2005, providing services to its investors and partners in that region.

About SVP

SVP is a global alternative investment firm with a range of investment strategies covering various opportunities – from normally operating and event-driven debt to hybrid solutions, hard assets (infrastructure, real estate, power, aircraft), as well as private equity in special circumstances. The company possesses substantial resources and can improve or reshape businesses and hard assets through its internal operational partner team as well as its operational platforms in the fields of power, retail real estate, and aviation. As of September 30, 2026, SVP managed assets of approximately $23 billion and has invested over $60 billion in capital since its establishment in 2001. Founded by Victor Khosla, the company employs more than 200 people, including over 100 investment professionals. Its main offices are located in Greenwich (Connecticut), New York, and London, with offices also in Tokyo and Dubai. For more information, please visit www.svpglobal.com.

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