Chris will be based in the firm's Hong Kong office in the second half of 2026, partnering with clients across the region to support their long-term investment objectives.

Chris joined Adams Street in 2017 and has played a central role in building the firm's institutional investor base in Korea. Chris and his team have raised $2.18 billion from 37 Korean institutional investors, reflecting sustained growth and strong partnerships in the market. Adams Street has long-standing partnerships across the whole of Asia, with 169 clients in Asia representing $18.9 billion of the firm's assets under management. The firm maintains offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, and Sydney, supporting investors locally across key markets.

Kevin O'Donnell, Partner & Global Head of Investor Relations, commented: "Chris is a highly respected leader across Asia, and we have tremendous confidence in his ability to continue advancing our client-first approach in the region. His regional expertise, relationship?driven approach, and deep understanding of private markets will be instrumental as we continue to invest in our Asia platform and deliver a differentiated client experience."

Chris Cho, Partner & Head of Investor Relations (Asia), added: "I am honored to take on this leadership role at an important moment for private markets in Asia. Adams Street has built a strong reputation for insight, partnership, and long?term alignment with clients. I look forward to working with our global and regional teams to continue delivering value and supporting the evolving needs of our investors."

About Adams Street Partners

Adams Street is a global investment firm managing a comprehensive suite of private markets investment solutions. The firm provides private equity and private credit strategies to institutional investors, growth capital to innovative companies, and evergreen funds that offer access to multiple strategies through a single, investor-friendly commitment. The firm also supports wealth advisors with private markets solutions structured to be more flexible and accessible than traditional closed-end funds. With over 50 years of experience, Adams Street leverages deep market insights, global relationships, and proprietary data as it seeks to help investors achieve long-term investment goals. The firm is 100% employee-owned, manages $65 billion in assets, and operates out of 15 offices globally. Visit www.adamsstreetpartners.com

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