KKR appoints Hirano as Japan CEO

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has appointed turnaround specialist Hirofumi Hirano as chief executive of Japan, just as the country embarks on a major economic stimulus plan. Hirano joins from AlixPartners Asia, a restructuring advisory firm, where he served as managing director and head of the region’s financial services practice. During his tenure, he led a team that advised on the turnaround of Japan Airlines. Hirano takes the place of Shusaku Minoda, who has been promoted to chairm…