ORIX USA Welcomes James Gruver as Head of Capital Formation

Mr. Gruver will focus on advancing the firm’s next phase of growth and investor engagement

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ORIX Corporation USA (“ORIX USA”) announced today the appointment of James Gruver as Managing Director and Head of Capital Formation, representing a significant milestone in the firm’s continued evolution and growth trajectory. Mr. Gruver is based in New York and reports to Jeff Abrams, Group Head of Private Credit and Real Estate and Member, Executive Committee.

In this role, Mr. Gruver will leverage his over 30 years of experience driving business growth in the global institutional investment and wealth industries to lead the Capital Formation strategy, and drive the firm’s fundraising, product development, and investor engagement efforts across all asset classes. Prior to joining ORIX USA, James led successful platforms at BNY Mellon, Black River, Heitman, and most recently Polen Capital, where he was instrumental in developing and executing business growth strategies across private markets, hedge funds and traditional asset classes.

“We are thrilled to welcome James to ORIX USA to help accelerate the expansion of our third-party capital base as we continue to serve as a trusted asset manager for investors around the world,” said Mr. Abrams. “He brings a strategic mindset, proven track record, and deep understanding of the evolving capital landscape that will enable us to continue to scale effectively and deepen our ability to serve the evolving needs of our investor base.”

“ORIX USA has built a truly impressive platform — one defined by disciplined investing across multiple asset classes and a genuine commitment to its investors and partners,” said Mr. Gruver. “I am excited to join the team and bring that capability directly to investors, delivering the tailored solutions and long-term partnerships that create lasting value on both sides.”

About ORIX Corporation USA (ORIX USA)
Established in the U.S. in 1981, ORIX USA has grown organically and through acquisition into the investment and asset management firm we are today. With a specialization in private credit, real estate, and private equity solutions for middle-market-focused borrowers and investors, we combine our robust balance sheet with funds from third-party investors, providing a strong alignment of interest. ORIX USA and its subsidiaries – ORIX Advisers, ORIX Capital Partners, Signal Peak Capital Management, Boston Financial, Lument, Hilco Global, and NXT Capital – have approximately 2,100 employees and $96.9 billion in assets*, which includes $44 billion in assets and commitments, in addition to $52.9 billion in servicing and administering assets, as of December 2025. Our parent company, ORIX Corporation, is a publicly owned international financial services company with operations in 30 countries and regions worldwide. ORIX Corporation is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (8591) and New York Stock Exchange (IX). For more information, visit orix.com.

* As of December 31, 2025. Includes $52.9 billion in servicing and administering assets, in addition to $44 billion in funded assets and unfunded commitments across proprietary capital, third party capital and strategic partners investing in ORIX USA’s private credit, real estate and private equity businesses. Unfunded commitments are based on a contractual commitment or an expected commitment for an established program based on ORIX USA Group’s understanding.