Mr. Mitsui joined Mitsui & Co. Alternative Investments Ltd. (“MAI” or the “Firm”) in 2019. Prior to joining MAI, he was engaged in the private equity business for seven years at Mitsui, including his tenure at Mitsui & Co., Principal Investments Ltd. In addition, he spent 13 years in the communication infrastructure business in developing countries. He has worked as an expatriate in Mitsui’s overseas offices in India (Mumbai) and China (Beijing and Shanghai).

Mr. Nomoto joined MAI in 2019. He oversees the corporate functions of the Firm. Prior to joining MAI, he assumed various roles involving accounting/tax, monitoring the financial performance of Mitsui’s group companies, and risk management. In addition, he has experience serving as Chief Financial Officer for a Japanese food manufacturer. He has worked as an expatriate in Mitsui’s overseas offices in Turkey (Istanbul) and the United States (New York and Los Angeles).

Mr. Ogi joined MAI in 2007. He is a board member and supervises the front office units of the Firm. Prior to joining MAI, he was engaged in client services for six years at the Tokyo Branch of a British investment manager. Previously, he worked at a property and casualty insurance firm, managing the investment of corporate assets for 14 years and reinsurance for four years.

Mr. Fujitani joined MAI in 2011. As the head of Product Management and the head of the Client Service Department, he is responsible for providing clients with standard and customized reporting services, and also for sourcing, structuring, and marketing alternative strategies as a placement agent and securities business. Prior to joining the Firm, he worked on an asset management team at a Japanese bank.

Mr. Kaneko joined MAI in 2018. He manages the Strategic Business Department, which focuses on leveraging the assets and expertise of Mitsui to structure unique funds as well as to source investment opportunities in the renewable energy sector in Japan and elsewhere. Prior to joining MAI, he was engaged in the logistics and financial businesses globally, including expatriation in India and a long-term assignment in Russia.

Mr. Fukushima joined MAI in 2014. He leads the Sales and Marketing Department, focusing on marketing for institutional investors. Previously, he was based in the New York representative office after being engaged in sales and marketing as well as product development. Prior to joining the Firm, he worked for eight years at a global alternative asset management firm, and was responsible for sales and marketing as well as business development in Asia. He also spent 13 years at non-Japanese securities firms engaged in research sales of U.S. equities and capital introduction of the prime brokerage division.

Ms. Koizumi joined the Firm in 2019. She oversees the Investment Management Department and is responsible for sourcing and conducting due diligence of infrastructure funds and real estate funds. Prior to joining the Firm, she spent 20 years at banks and investment management firms, where she was engaged in alternative investment in real assets (infrastructure and real estate).

Mr. Shimasaki joined MAI in 2013 and is a portfolio manager in the Investment Management Department. He is responsible for sourcing, due diligence and monitoring hedge funds and credit-oriented funds. Prior to joining the Firm, he had nine years of experience in managing fund of funds at an investment manager. Previously, he worked for 12 years on investment management teams at a life insurance firm.

Mr. Furukawa joined MAI in 2008. He heads the Operations Department, which is responsible for a number of back/middle office functions of the Firm. Previously, he was a member of the Investment Management Department, where he focused on front office management and also worked as a hedge fund product specialist. Prior to joining MAI, he gained about 18 years of experience in managing a number of asset classes, including hedge funds, at a property and casualty insurance firm.

Mr. Hidaka joined MAI in 2020 to lead the Legal and Compliance Department. Prior to joining MAI, he worked for about 18 years at Japanese and non-Japanese investment managers, serving in various positions involving compliance and investment planning.