Max joins from Partners Group, where he spent more than 17 years, most recently serving as Global Head of Business Development for Private Real Estate ($32bn AUM) overseeing capital formation for real estate funds, co-investments and bespoke client solutions supported by a global team across the US, Europe, and Asia.
“Max brings deep expertise in capital raising and a proven track record of building strong, long-term investor partnerships,” says Håkan Johansson, Chair of Niam Group. “His strong client focus and leadership skills, combined with his experience from one of the world’s foremost private market firms, will be invaluable as we expand our platform and continue to deliver outstanding results for our investors.”
As a member of Niam’s leadership team, Max will play a central role in advancing the firm’s growth strategy and expanding its global investor base. He will focus on strengthening Niam’s capital formation capabilities while maintaining a strong commitment to putting investors first, deepening the long-term relationships that are core to the firm’s success.
“I am thrilled to join Niam at such an exciting time in its journey,” says Max Ilmoni. “With its strong Nordic roots, disciplined investment approach, and growing multi-asset platform, Niam is exceptionally well positioned to create long-term value for investors and the communities it serves. I look forward to working with the team to further develop the platform and deepen our investor relationships globally.”
Max will assume his role as Deputy CEO and Head of Capital Formation & Investor Relations as of today. His appointment is announced alongside the appointment of Axel Karlsson as CEO, with both announcements being made today.
For more information, please contact:
Olivia Lindelöf, Head of Communications
olivia.lindelof@niam.com, +46 72 886 75 37
About Niam Group
Niam Group is a leading private markets firm in Northern Europe, investing across Real Estate, Infrastructure, Credit and Private Equity. Rooted in Nordic heritage and backed by deep local expertise, we take a hands-on, results-driven approach to every investment. Since 1998, we have grown from a real estate specialist into a multi-strategy platform focused on delivering sustainable, long-term value. Our experienced team puts capital and ideas to work where they create the greatest value — for our investors and the communities we serve. As our platform continues to expand, we remain dedicated to the values that have guided us throughout our journey: performance, long-term partnerships, and meaningful impact.
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