SC Capital Partners, a Singapore-based private equity real estate investment manager, has announced the appointment of Christopher Hur as Managing Director, Investments. Hur will lead the firm’s hospitality activities and platform strategies across the Asia Pacific region, focusing on origination, execution, and portfolio growth in the hospitality and living sectors.
Hur joins SC Capital Partners with nearly two decades of experience in hotel real estate and investment, having previously served as CEO of Lodgis Hospitality Holdings. At Lodgis, he spearheaded strategic initiatives and platform expansion. His career also includes senior roles at Host Hotels & Resorts and investment banking and real estate private equity positions at Lehman Brothers.
Suchad Chiaranussati, Chairman of SC Capital Partners, expressed confidence in Hur’s expertise, stating, “Chris brings deep expertise across hospitality real estate investment, including strong experience in building and scaling institutional platforms.” Hur himself remarked on the firm’s reputation, saying, “SC Capital Partners is one of the most established and well-respected investment managers in Asia Pacific.”
Founded in 2004, SC Capital Partners manages approximately $9b in assets, with Japan as its largest market. The firm is known for its expertise in hospitality, data centres, logistics, and living sectors. Hur’s appointment is expected to bolster SC Capital Partners’ strategic positioning in the lodging sector, aligning with the firm’s growth ambitions in the region.
