Natixis CIB bolsters investment banking business in Asia Pacific with two new hires

Both based in Singapore, these two experienced hires will further strengthen Natixis CIB’s investment banking team in Asia Pacific.

Thaddeus Tien reports to Sanjeev Kumar, Senior Country Manager, Singapore and Head of South East and South Asia, Aurelien Lasjunies, Head of Coverage, Asia Pacific and Raghu Narain, Head of Investment Banking, Asia Pacific.

Together with Aaron Fleming, Co-Head of Energy Transition & Natural Resources (ETNR), Asia Pacific, Thaddeus will play a crucial role in defining and leading the implementation of the Asia Pacific strategic plan within the sectors of Low Carbon Energies, Gas & Transition, and Critical Metals & Minerals. He will be part of the Global ETNR Industry Group and will work closely with the team across regions on these key sectors.

Thaddeus has over 19 years’ experience in investment banking, specializing in the Power, Utilities, and Infrastructure (PUI) sectors across Asia Pacific. Previously, he was Head of PUI, Asia Pacific, Investment Banking at Barclays Capital. Prior to Barclays, he also had stints with CIMB Securities and RBS.

Omkar Joshi reports to Sanjeev Kumar, Aurelien Lasjunies, Raghu Narain, and Antonin Rigaudière, Global Head of Healthcare.

Omkar will be responsible for originating healthcare deals, focusing on Investment Banking and M&A, while also collaborating with product teams and leading deal execution when required. He will focus on strengthening strategic client relationships within the APAC healthcare sector and implementing Natixis CIB’s regional strategy for healthcare.

Omkar is an accomplished finance professional with over 15 years of experience in corporate finance, M&A, and business development across the Asia Pacific region. Previously serving as Head of Healthcare & Consumer Sector Coverage at MUFG Bank, Omkar has a proven track record of leading financing initiatives and executing high-value transactions in the healthcare domain. His prior roles include significant leadership positions at IHH Healthcare and UBS Investment Bank, where he developed and executed strategic growth plans and managed cross-border M&A transactions.

Raghu Narain said, “Thaddeus and Omkar have both demonstrated strong expertise in their careers so far and we look forward to having them on board, as we continue to expand our investment banking footprint in Asia Pacific. These appointments highlight our commitment to strengthening leadership and enabling growth in our strategic advisory and financing capabilities.”  

Aurelien Lasjunies added, “Known for his strong leadership and client advisory skills, Thaddeus has a proven track record in deal origination, negotiation, and sector profitability. Omkar brings a diverse skill set and a deep understanding of market dynamics to the team. We wish them both success in their new roles.”