David Tanaka Director Profile

David Tanaka joined FGA Partners in 2019 and serves as a Director within the firm’s Asia Pacific Private Equity group. He plays a central role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing cross‑border investments, with a focus on high‑growth companies positioned for strategic expansion across the APAC region. Mr. Tanaka is instrumental in driving value creation initiatives, strengthening operational performance, and guiding portfolio companies through complex growth inflection points.

Prior to FGA Partners, Mr. Tanaka held key roles at Nomura, where he specialized in growth strategy, operational improvement, and M&A strategy across the financial services and media sectors. His work included advising multinational corporations on market entry, restructuring, and competitive positioning, as well as supporting leadership teams through high‑stakes strategic transformations.

Mr. Tanaka brings a disciplined, analytical approach to private equity, combining deep regional insight with global execution experience. His background in financial institutions, media, and technology‑driven business models positions him as a core contributor to FGA Partners’ expansion throughout Asia Pacific.