Thaddeus Tien

French investment bank Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking ( Natixis CIB ) has appointed Thaddeus Tien as its co-head of energy transition and natural resources ( ETNR ) for Asia-Pacific, and Omkar Joshi, head of healthcare industry group, Asia-Pacific.

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

Tien reports to Sanjeev Kumar, senior country manager, Singapore, and head of Southeast 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 ETNR, Asia-Pacific, Tien, the banks notes, 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 and transition, and critical metals and minerals. He will be part of the global ETNR industry group and will work closely with the team across regions on these key sectors.

Tien has over 19 years’ experience in investment banking, specializing in the power, utilities and infrastructure ( PUI ) sectors across Asia-Pacific. Previously, he was Barclays Capital’s head of PUI, investment banking, for Asia-Pacific. Prior to Barclays, he also had stints with CIMB Securities and RBS.

Joshi, who reports to Kumar, Lasjunies, Narain and Antonin Rigaudière, global head of healthcare, will be responsible for originating healthcare deals, focusing on investment banking and mergers and acquisition ( M&A ), while also collaborating with product teams and leading deal execution when required. He will focus on strengthening strategic client relationships within the Asia-Pacific healthcare sector and implementing Natixis CIB’s regional strategy for healthcare.

An accomplished finance professional with over 15 years of experience in corporate finance, M&A and business development across Asia-Pacific region, Joshi previously served as the head of healthcare and consumer sector coverage at MUFG Bank. He 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.

“[Tien and Joshi] have both demonstrated strong expertise in their careers so far,” Narain states, “and we look forward to having them on board, as we continue to expand our investment banking footprint in Asia-Pacific.”

Lasjunies adds: “Known for his strong leadership and client advisory skills, Tien has a proven track record in deal origination, negotiation and sector profitability. Joshi brings a diverse skill set and a deep understanding of market dynamics to the team.”