Hong Kong / Dubai, United Arab Emirates / Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, July 2026 — Hines, a global real assets investment manager, today announced that Amit Diwan has been appointed to the new role of Head of Asia Pacific and the Middle East, as the firm evolves its platform to enhance coordination, consistency, and speed of execution across two regions it has identified as key growth engines for the next decade and beyond.
Mr. Diwan, previously Head of India, will lead the firm across some of the world’s most dynamic markets for real assets growth and development at a time when client needs have become more regional and cross-border in nature. Diwan has nearly 25 years of experience across India and the Asia Pacific region.
Having led the firm’s platform in India through a period of dynamic growth, Diwan will work with Hines’ market leaders across Asia Pacific and the Middle East to bring the firm’s unique, vertically-integrated, global investment and development capability and deep local market expertise to bear on behalf of investors, occupiers, and clients.
“Asia Pacific and the Middle East are central to Hines’ long-term growth strategy,” said Steve Luthman, Global Head of Real Estate at Hines. “Amit brings a strong track record of leadership from India, one of our most dynamic platforms, and a clear understanding of how to build local teams, partner with capital, and deliver high-quality outcomes.”
Hines operates across six countries in Asia Pacific, with a presence in 14 major cities. In the Middle East, the firm operates with a particular focus on the markets within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), opening its Dubai office in 2020 to support investor relations with local partners, capital raising, and regional activities and announcing its intention to open an office in Riyadh in 2026.
“It is a privilege to take on this role at a moment when Asia Pacific and the Middle East are both entering a new phase of opportunity,” said Amit Diwan. “Our focus will remain on disciplined growth, local market excellence, and the long-term partnerships that have always defined Hines.”
Jon Tanaka moves from the role of Head of Asia Pacific to become Senior Managing Director – Strategic Projects, Japan and Korea, where he will focus on leading the strategic expansion of Hines’ platform in Japan and Korea, strengthening relationships with key clients, and ensuring continuity during the leadership transition. “It has been a privilege to help lead Hines’ Asia Pacific platform,” said Jon Tanaka. “The region has exceptional teams, strong market foundations, and significant long-term opportunity. I look forward to supporting Amit and the firm in my new role as Senior Managing Director – Strategic Projects, Japan and Korea.”
Hines is a leading global real estate investment manager. We own and operate $91.7 billion1 of assets across property types and on behalf of a diverse group of institutional and private wealth clients. Every day, our 4,600 employees in 30 countries draw on our 69-year history to build the world forward by investing in, developing, and managing some of the world’s best real estate.
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