Hines Names Amit Diwan as Head of Asia Pacific and Middle East
Hines, a worldwide manager of real assets investments, today revealed that Amit Diwan has been named to the newly created position of Head of Asia Pacific and the Middle East, as the company develops its platform to improve coordination, consistency, and execution speed in two regions recognized as vital growth drivers for the next ten years and beyond.
Diwan, formerly Head of India, will guide the firm through some of the globe's most vibrant markets for real asset growth and development as client demands have increasingly become more regional and cross-border. Diwan boasts almost 25 years of experience throughout India and the Asia Pacific area.
After guiding the company’s platform in India during a phase of significant growth, Diwan will collaborate with Hines’ market leaders in Asia Pacific and the Middle East to apply the firm’s distinctive, vertically-integrated global investment and development expertise, along with profound local market knowledge, for the benefit of investors, occupiers, and clients.
Steve Luthman, Global Head of Real Estate at Hines says, “Asia Pacific and the Middle East are central to Hines’ long-term growth strategy. Amit brings a strong track record of leadership from India, one of our most dynamic platforms, and a clear understanding of how to build local teams, partner with capital, and deliver high-quality outcomes.”
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Hines operates across six countries in Asia Pacific, with a presence in 14 major cities. In the Middle East, the firm operates with a particular focus on the markets within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), opening its Dubai office in 2020 to support investor relations with local partners, capital raising, and regional activities and announcing its intention to open an office in Riyadh in 2026.
“It is a privilege to take on this role at a moment when Asia Pacific and the Middle East are both entering a new phase of opportunity. Our focus will remain on disciplined growth, local market excellence, and the long-term partnerships that have always defined Hines,’ says Amit Diwan.
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Jon Tanaka moves from the role of Head of Asia Pacific to become Senior Managing Director - Strategic Projects, Japan and Korea, where he will focus on leading the strategic expansion of Hines' platform in Japan and Korea, strengthening relationships with key clients, and ensuring continuity during the leadership transition. “It has been a privilege to help lead Hines’ Asia Pacific platform,” said Jon Tanaka.
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“The region has exceptional teams, strong market foundations, and significant long-term opportunity. I look forward to supporting Amit and the firm in my new role as Senior Managing Director - Strategic Projects, Japan and Korea,” adds Jon Tanaka.