TOKYO and NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) announced that Kikuo Shirose has joined Cohen & Steers as Representative Director of Cohen & Steers Japan Limited. Mr. Shirose will lead all aspects of the firm’s operations in Japan, driving strategic growth and strengthening relationships with institutional and wealth investors. Mr. Shirose reports to Matthew Pace, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Sub-Advisory.
Mr. Shirose brings more than three decades of experience in investment management, with a proven track record of building and expanding institutional and intermediary relationships for global firms. He most recently served as President & Chief Executive Officer of PineBridge Investments Japan, where he successfully oversaw all local operations and client relationships.
Joseph Harvey, Chief Executive Officer, said:
"We are excited to welcome Kikuo to lead Cohen & Steers in Japan and strengthen our ability to serve clients across our institutional advisory, sub-advisory and wealth businesses. Kikuo’s leadership and deep expertise in the Japanese market will be pivotal as we continue to expand our presence and help clients implement real asset investment strategies."
Mr. Shirose’s appointment underscores Cohen & Steers’ long-standing commitment to the Japanese market, where the firm has partnered with investors for more than 22 years, and its focus on providing best-in-class, actively managed investment strategies across real assets and alternative income. For more information about Cohen & Steers Japan, please visit www.cohenandsteers.jp.
About Cohen & Steers. Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including listed and private real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore.
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