Rex Chung

Head of Capital Formation

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Most recently, Mr. Chung served as the Head of Asia for EIG Global Energy Partners where he was responsible for sourcing investments, raising capital, leading co-investments, and oversaw its offices. Prior to joining EIG, Mr. Chung spent eight years as Head of KKR Capital Markets Asia Ltd., Director of KKR Korea LLC, and Head of the Client and Partner Group for Asia where he helped launch numerous first-time strategies including infrastructure and special situations platforms. During his tenure, the team raised continuous capital for funds, co-investment opportunities, and separately managed accounts across private equity, credit, infrastructure, and energy. Prior to joining KKR, Mr. Chung spent 16 years as a Managing Director at UBS Investment Bank and its predecessor firms (SG Warburg) across capital markets, distribution, and syndication based in New York, London and Hong Kong.

Mr. Chung also serves as a trustee on the advisory board of several nonprofit organizations, including the Trinity School NYC, the Korean American Community Foundation, and Greenwich Academy.

Mr. Chung holds a B.Soc.Sc. from the University of Ottawa and an M.A. from the Graduate School of International School of Yonsei University.

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