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HONG KONG - Jardine Matheson Holdings (OTC:JMHLY) Limited has announced the appointment of Ming Lu as an Independent (LON:IOG) Non-executive Director, effective today. Ming Lu, a Senior Advisory Partner at global investment firm KKR, brings extensive experience in private equity investments across the Asia Pacific region.
Lu’s career at KKR since 2006 includes key leadership positions such as Executive Chairman, Asia Pacific at KKR Asia Limited, and Partner of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. His contributions have been pivotal in KKR Asia’s growth, especially his involvement with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Committee and Asian Real Estate Investment Committee since 2018.
Prior to KKR, Lu served as a Partner at CCMP Capital Asia, where he managed investments in various sectors across multiple Asian countries. His earlier roles include President of Asia Pacific at Lucas Varity, a global automotive component supplier, and positions at Kraft Foods (NASDAQ:KHC) International Inc. and CITIC.
Executive Chairman Ben Keswick expressed confidence in Lu’s appointment, noting his global investment expertise and in-depth knowledge of Asia. Keswick anticipates that Lu’s guidance will significantly contribute to the group’s future growth.
Lu currently holds a position as an Independent Non-executive Director at Prudential (LON:PRU) plc and has previously served in a similar capacity at Jones Lang Lasalle (NYSE:JLL).
This board appointment is expected to enhance Jardine Matheson’s strategic direction and governance with Lu’s distinguished background in investment and business leadership within the region. The information is based on a press release statement from Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited.
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