Eaton Partners, a private fund placement, financial advisory firm and subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), has appointed Jonathan Lee as managing director and head of the Asia Pacific region.

Prior to joining Eaton, Lee served as managing director for MVision Private Equity Advisers where he led the firm’s APAC business. At MVision, Lee was responsible for marketing private equity, private credit, real assets and secondaries to institutional investors. Additionally, Lee served as a director in private markets for UBS in Hong Kong.

“As our business continues to thrive, we are making significant investments to add seasoned talent throughout the firm,” said Jeff Eaton, global co-head of Eaton Partners. 

“With an APAC track record dating back to 1994, Eaton Partners operates the most extensive fundraising network in Asia, and I am looking forward to building on the firm’s great success,” added Lee.