Gaw Capital Partners, through its funds under management, and its consortium partners, acquired 29 Hong Kong-based community shopping centers and associated facilities in March 2018 and March 2019.
Gaw Capital Partners officially started to operate over 29 assets and facilities near the public estates and established “People’s Place”. “People” stands for the public and the residents, whereas “Place” here is an allusion to the idiomatic Chinese term for a location of virtue and tradition, as well as a well-governed community; “Place” also connotes the solidarity of the local neighborhood. All in all, “People’s Place” stands for a place rich in sentiments and compassion, bringing strangers together in constructing a vibrant, cozy living environment. People’s Place aspires to transform obsolete commercial facilities into vibrant community hubs by creatively utilizing its space and bringing brand new experiences to residents, tenants and community stakeholders.
In partnership with experienced educators in China, Gaw Capital has invested in the development and operations of Stellart International School of Arts (SISA), an international arts education platform in China. The platform is initially seeded by a commercial site conveniently located in Sanshan New Town in Nanhai, Foshan, which has excellent connectivity nationally via the Guangzhou South Station. The site has a GFA of c.50,000 sqm in total. Operating under the SISA brand and developed by Gaw Capital Partners, the school houses up to 600 full-time high school students in its 6-storey tall academic block and 7-floor dormitory. 
HyunChan Cho
Head of Infrastructure and Head of Korea
Mr. Cho joined Gaw Capital in 2024 and brings extensive expertise to his role as Head of Infrastructure and Head of Korea. With a proven track record and a deep understanding of the Asian market, Mr. Cho plays a pivotal role in driving the firm’s infrastructure investment strategies and leading its operations in Korea.
Before joining Gaw Capital, Mr. Cho served as the Partner and Head for Infrastructure Investment at IMM Investment (IMM) and CEO of IMM Asset Management Company in Hong Kong. During his tenure, he successfully led IMM’s infrastructure business to become one of the leading infrastructure investment platforms in Korea.
Prior to that, Mr. Cho held key leadership roles at the International Finance Corporation (IFC). In these roles, he spearheaded infrastructure and natural resources investments in the Asia Pacific region, managing a substantial portfolio and driving the development and implementation of investment strategies.
Mr. Cho received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Yonsei University, a master’s degree in Construction Engineering and Management from Stanford University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering from the University of Tokyo.
