EQT today announced the appointment of Nicholas Macksey and Hari Gopalakrishnan as co-heads of EQT Private Capital Asia (PC Asia), effective immediately.

Gopalakrishnan and Macksey succeed Jean Eric Salata, who formally assumed the role of chair of EQT Group on 12 May 2026. Salata will continue as chair of EQT Asia and chair of EQT’s PC Asia investment committees.

Gopalakrishnan and Macksey joined the firm nearly 20 years ago as junior investment professionals and their appointments reflect the strength of the next generation of leadership developed from within the firm, according to EQT.

Macksey is currently partner and head of EQT’s mid-market opportunities (MMO) strategy in Asia. Since joining the firm in 2006, he has played a leading role across EQT’s Asia private capital platform, including helping build the firm’s cross-border strategy and contributing to several EQT Asia’s most significant investments, including Nord Anglia Education, Vistra and Clarivate.

Most recently, Macksey led the establishment and successful fundraise of EQT’s MMO strategy, including the close of its inaugural fund at $1.6bn in 2024, more than double its target size.

Gopalakrishnan is currently head of private capital India and global co-head of Services. Since joining the firm in 2007 as one of the founding members of the India team, he has played a significant role in building India into one of EQT’s largest and most active markets globally. He has also been instrumental in establishing EQT’s tech services franchise, including through investments such as Hexaware, Coforge, Sagility and Virtusa.

Salata commented: “Hari and Nick are exceptional leaders who have each played an important role in shaping our Asia business over many years. Having worked alongside them for nearly two decades, I have seen firsthand their development into outstanding investors, leaders and trusted partners.”

“Their appointments reflect the depth of talent we have built across our Asia platform and our long-standing commitment to developing the next generation of leadership from within. I could not be more confident in their ability to lead PC Asia into its next chapter.”

EQT’s PC Asia platform provides investment capabilities across a broad range of strategies – from large-cap and mid-market to growth strategies. Established in 1997, EQT PC Asia has deployed $30bn of equity across more than 160 transactions and recently closed BPEA IX at $15.6bn in total commitments. EQT PC Asia’s portfolio today includes investments in approximately 65 companies across 10 countries, employing more than 270,000 people, according to the firm.