Pantheon strengthens senior management in Asia and Latin America

Pantheon has strengthened its senior management team with four new Partner appointments and multiple Managing Director promotions, aiming to enhance its secondaries operations across Asia and Latin America. The firm seeks to better serve clients and capture growth opportunities in these regions, according to Private Equity Insights.

Senior management promotions boost regional leadership in Asia and Latin America

Four professionals have been elevated to Partner to boost Pantheon’s regional leadership in private market secondaries. The promotions are part of the firm’s effort to expand capabilities in high-growth markets and improve client coverage.

Scott Hong will focus on client relations in Asia, helping develop strategies for institutional and private investors. Victor Mayer will concentrate on the firm’s international private wealth operations, guiding investment planning and client engagement.

Kunal Sood, based in Singapore, will lead sourcing and execution efforts for secondaries, co-investments, and primary transactions in Asia Pacific. Ana Zarruk will oversee business development in Latin America, strengthening relationships with regional clients and partners.

These appointments signal Pantheon’s intent to align senior leadership with strategic growth markets and reflect a broader approach to regional specialization.

Broadening senior management across functions

In addition to the Partner promotions, Pantheon elevated eleven professionals to Managing Director roles across investment, client service, compliance, and risk teams. These promotions aim to deepen expertise and ensure high-quality support for both investors and operations worldwide.

The newly promoted Managing Directors bring a range of skills, from portfolio management to client advisory. Their elevation demonstrates the firm’s focus on building capacity in critical areas as private market investments continue to expand.

Pantheon leadership highlighted that these promotions are not only a recognition of past performance but also a strategic step to prepare for anticipated growth in Asia and Latin America. Industry analysts note that such moves are common among global private market managers looking to strengthen local expertise while maintaining a cohesive global platform.

Pantheon’s secondaries strategy and regional leadership in Asia and Latin America

Pantheon has long been active in private market secondaries, offering clients access to diversified portfolios and liquidity solutions. Its programs span private equity, credit, infrastructure, and other alternative assets, attracting institutional and high-net-worth investors.

The firm has focused on international expansion, with offices and teams positioned to serve key markets efficiently. The secondaries business has gained importance as investors seek flexible strategies and lower-risk exposure in private markets.

Promoting senior staff with regional knowledge and client relationships is a strategic move to reinforce Pantheon’s competitive position and maintain strong service standards in dynamic markets.

Pantheon’s leadership updates strengthen its secondaries business and reflect a targeted approach to regional growth. By elevating Partners and Managing Directors with expertise in Asia and Latin America, the firm positions itself to meet increasing investor demand and expand its footprint in key markets. These changes highlight the importance of experienced leadership in executing complex private market strategies globally.