Toshikazu Ejiri joined Ardian in 2026. As Investor Relations Director, he is primarily responsible for the firm’s fundraising efforts, as well as managing relationships with investors in Japan. Prior to joining Ardian, he was with the SMBC Group in both New York and Tokyo, where he was involved in a broad range of financing and advisory activities. In New York, he covered U.S. companies in the energy, metals, and materials sectors, while in Tokyo he specialized in equity financing for real estate and infrastructure funds, supporting capital raising for alternative asset managers. He is based in Tokyo.

Education: Keio University