ORIX Appoints U.S. Chief

ORIX USA Asset Management has appointed Michael Blum as CEO.

ORIX USA Asset Management has appointed Michael Blum as CEO. In his new role, Blum will expand ORIX USA Asset Management’s presence, through additional purchases or strategic partnerships.

Blum will manage executives of hedge fund manager Mariner Investment Group, the Tokyo-based company, in which ORIX bought a majority interest in December 2010. Previously, Blum was head of U.S. corporate development at ORIX USA.

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