alex emery

Permira buys Hong Kong’s Topcast amid Chinese tourist boom

The private equity investor sees value in the China-focused aircraft parts distributor as the Middle Kingdom increasingly becomes the engine of growth for the industry. The US-China trade war has not as yet dented sales, helped by gradually maturing fleets.

September 04, 2019

Big catch: Why Permira values Asian fish food group at $1b

The private equity firm’s Alex Emery sees Grobest as an increasingly valuable link in the food value chain at a time when pressure is mounting on farmers to use less antibiotics in acquaculture.

August 27, 2018

Permira adds strength to China team

Alan Chen jumps ship from Goldman Sachs to Permira to head the China business, while Christian Paul joins the European buyout fund as portfolio director.

August 07, 2011

Permira promotes Chen and Emery

Henry Chen and Alex Emery are promoted to co-head the private equity fund's Asia-Pacific business.

January 17, 2011