Leadenhall hires Yuko Hoshino from Securis for Japan & Asia business development

Leadenhall Capital Partners LLP, the London-headquartered specialist insurance-linked securities (ILS) and reinsurance linked investment manager, has announced a new key hire, with experienced Japan and Asia business development specialist Yuko Hoshino joining the company.

Hoshino joins Leadenhall as Senior Managing Director for Japan and Asia within its business development team.

She has more than 27 years of extensive experience in the capital markets, within both investment banking and asset management.

Most recently, Hoshino was Partner and Head of Japan/Asia for specialist ILS manager Securis Investment Partners.

In her new role at Leadenhall Capital Partners, covering Japan and Asia, Hoshino will report to Lorenzo Volpi, Managing Partner and Deputy CEO.

Hoshino has demonstrable experience in business development and investor relations for insurance-linked securities (ILS), with robust connections across the Asia and Japan institutional marketplaces.

Leadenhall noted her success in, “promoting investment strategies including insurance-linked strategies, structured credit and fixed income alternative to institutional investors mainly located in Japan such as pension funds, financial institutions and corporates over her career at Securis , Credit Suisse First Boston in London and Credit Suisse Securities in Tokyo.”

Lorenzo Volpi commented on the news, “We are delighted to welcome Yuko, who brings more than two decades of experience providing investor clients with advisory on both traditional and alternative investments. Yuko is expected to play a crucial role in elevating our Japanese and Asian investors’ education while actively contributing to the development of comprehensive investment strategies. Her addition to the team will serve as a valuable resource, ensuring the delivery of impactful results for our institutional clients”.

Leadenhall CEO Luca Albertini added, “Leadenhall Capital Partners remains committed to reinforcing its position as a leading investment manager, and Yuko Hoshino’s appointment underscores the firm’s dedication to attracting top-tier talents to drive our continued success in the ILS sector. The team looks forward to leveraging Yuko’s expertise and insights to further enhance its client offerings and strategic initiatives.”