First Names Group has appointed Jean Pierre (JP) Koolmees as Head of its Asian operations.
Holding a seat on the Group’s Management Committee, JP will report to Group CEO, Cengiz Somay, and will oversee both First Names Group and its subsidiary fund business Moore Management throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Based in Singapore, JP will be responsible for further developing and implementing the Asia business strategy and growth plans covering important and new investor segments throughout the Group’s offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. He will work closely with the respective teams on the ground across Asia.
Originally from The Netherlands, JP has over 16 years’ experience in professional services. He joins First Names Group from Vistra in Singapore, which he founded in 2010. As Managing Director at Vistra he oversaw the day-to-day operation of the business and its 120-plus employees.