Charles Tan's appointment is the fifth new Country Director since January 2020 for Direct Asset Partners as the firm invests further in building its substantial Asia Pacific client base.

Direct Asset Partners’ Executive Vice President commented on Mr. Tan’s appointment saying “Charles is a very knowledgeable and experienced individual and we are extremely pleased to have him join the team here at Direct Asset Partners.”

Direct Asset Partners’ Executive Vice President also added “Charles is here to make inroads into the Singapore market and lead the continued growth and development of our business in the region, which has significant importance and future potential for the firm. This year has not gone to plan largely because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic but we are well placed for growth.”

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Direct Asset Partners came together in the mid-1980’s, aiming to invest in growth businesses and to work closely with their managements, to achieve the full development of each company. We have worked together in pursuit of this goal, for over 30 years.

From the start, we have developed a strategy of collective decision-making and shared governance that, we think, is a key element in our success, in attracting and retaining the professionals whose experience makes the Direct Asset Partners perspective so special.

Over the years, we have built up wide expertise and network connections with consumer products and retail industries, communications and technology sectors, and in the energy and materials markets. As a firm, we have made over 115 investments in companies, beginning in 1984 with our investments in Microsoft, Coca Cola and Nintendo.

We have maintained a flexible approach to investment, allowing us to generate value in many ways, such as helping build a leading semiconductor manufacturer, to the privatization of utility companies and supporting growth in the renewable energy industry. We regularly consider investments in a variety of sectors, and from startups to multinational conglomerates, while continuing to address investments in our key areas of expertise.