Asian private equity battles talent shortage in hottest deal market

PE firms face talent crunch as Asia deal market heats up

Private equity firms are struggling to find experienced executives to lead portfolio companies across Asia, creating a new constraint on dealmaking as fundraising and available capital rebound, according to a report by Bloomberg. The 10 largest Asia-focused private equity funds to close in the first half of 2026 raised a combined $45.5bn, more than double the comparable total for all of last year, according to Preqin. But with competition for as…

Asian private equity battles talent shortage in hottest deal market

The region’s constrained talent pool is prompting firms to pass on deals at early stages due to concerns about recruiting capable leaders Read more at The Business Times.