Antin Expands APAC Investor Relations with Melbourne Hire
Event summary
- Duncan Welsh joins Antin as Investor Relations Principal, effective July 1, 2026.
- Welsh will establish an investor-focused office in Melbourne, Australia.
- He brings over 15 years of APAC institutional investor relations experience from IFM Investors.
- Antin manages €33 billion in assets across its infrastructure investment strategies.
The big picture
Antin's strategic move to strengthen its APAC presence comes as private equity firms increasingly target the region's growing infrastructure needs. With €33 billion in AUM, Antin is positioning itself to capture more institutional capital from Australia and Southeast Asia, where demand for infrastructure investments continues to rise.
What we're watching
- APAC Expansion
- How Antin's Melbourne office will impact its ability to attract institutional capital in Australia and Southeast Asia.
- Investor Retention
- Whether Welsh's experience can help Antin improve client retention rates in the competitive APAC market.
- Capital Raising
- The pace at which Antin can leverage this hire to accelerate fund raising for its next generation of infrastructure investments.