Managing Partners

Brian K. Heywood, Chief Executive Officer (bio)
John H. Hammond Jr., Chief Operating Officer (bio)
Michael A. King, CFA, Chief Investment Officer (bio)

Investment Professionals

Taiyo has over 20 investment professionals in addition to the partners. About half of these professionals are native Japanese and the rest have all spent extensive time working in Japan and speak Japanese fluently. Our professionals have a wide range of Investment Banking, Consulting, Private Equity, and Equity Research experience which allows Taiyo to unlock and create value within our portfolio companies. All of our professionals spend a significant amount of time in Japan.