Infrastructure Investments

Unlocking the potential of infrastructure investments for a brighter tomorrow

   
A leading infrastructure manager backed by 40 years of history

With a legacy dating back to the 1980s as John Hancock Infrastructure, we have storied history in infrastructure investing. Originally investing for our parent company's balance sheet, we started managing third-party capital in 2018. Guided by a strong leadership team established in the early 2000s, we've executed over 75 direct equity transactions since 2001, establishing our reputation as trusted stewards of capital.

$17.4B

in AUM1

$8.2B

invested since 20182

1 AUM data is on a fair value basis based on a combination of independent third-party appraisals and sponsor valuations as of June 30, 2024, and is reflected in U.S. dollars. Data includes North American assets managed by Manulife Investment Management and its affiliates on behalf of Manulife's U.S. and Canadian General Account. AUM does not include unfunded commitments. U.S. infrastructure private equity opportunities are offered to U.S. institutional investors through Manulife Investment Management Private Markets (US) LLC (“Manulife IM PM (US)”), a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission registered investment adviser and affiliate of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (USA). Of Manulife IM PM (US)’s $38.7B assets under management, Manulife IM PM (US) manages $4.3B of infrastructure equity assets on a discretionary basis as of June 30, 2024. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results, and there can be no assurance that such returns will be achieved. 2 Data provided is as of June 30, 2024 and includes Fund I, Fund II, co-investments and Manulife investments (does not include assets managed on behalf of Manulife's general fund in Canada).

What sets us apart

Our reputation as a preferred partner is built on strategic insight, operational excellence, and innovative approaches. We specialize in crafting flexible investment structures that align with market dynamics, and through rigorous underwriting, we pinpoint investments with attractive risk/return profiles, offering strong downside protection and asymmetric upside potential.

Our team

With an average of 17 years of valuable experience, our direct equity team meticulously reviews over 240 opportunities annually. Grounded in expertise and driven by a commitment to excellence, we strategically identify and capitalize on promising investments, delivering value and growth for our stakeholders.

Key execution strengths

Built on four pillars of excellence, our approach hinges on broad market access, partnership capital, a robust risk underwriting culture, and active engagement with portfolio companies. These pillars form the bedrock of our investment strategy, ensuring sustainable growth and value creation for our partners and stakeholders.

Our team

We have a seasoned investment team with industry experience and expertise along all points in the value chain, with fundamental, risk-based investment underwriting backed by the organization.

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Recep C. Kendircioglu, CFA, FRM

Portfolio Manager, Head of Infrastructure Investments

Recep oversees the firm’s infrastructure investments group and is a portfolio manager of infrastructure-related closed-end funds that allow third-party investors to invest alongside Manulife. Prior to joining the firm, he worked for Enel North America, acquiring and developing renewable energy projects in the United States and Canada and also taking an international assignment for privatization bids in Poland and France. Prior to Enel, Recep managed the strategy and planning group at InterGen, where he worked on the development and financing of U.S. thermal plants. Recep holds the Chartered Financial Analyst and Financial Risk Manager designations and is a member of the Boston Security Analysts Society.

  • Education: M.B.A., Rice University; B.S., Computer Engineering, Boğaziçi University
  • Joined the company: 2007
  • Began career: 1999
Recep C. Kendircioglu, CFA, FRM

John C.S. Anderson

Global Head of Corporate Finance and Infrastructure

John is a 30+ year infrastructure investor, and President of the Manulife Infrastructure Funds.  In this role he chairs the investment committee for Infrastructure Equity and supports the team in investment origination, investment selection, and asset management. 

John is also a member of Manulife’s Global Leadership Team and sits on Manulife’s global investment committee.   In his broader role, he also leads teams that invest in the public bond and private debt markets globally for the Manulife life insurance companies, including Manulife’s $45 billion infrastructure debt program. 

John joined John Hancock’s infrastructure investing team in 2001 and was the leader of the team until 2010, when he moved into a broader role at Manulife.  Prior to joining Manulife, John worked for 10 years in the New York and London offices of JP Morgan Chase, as an infrastructure debt lending officer.

  • Education: M.B.A., Georgetown University; B.A., Economics, The University of Chicago
  • Joined the company: 2001
  • Began career: 1990
John C.S. Anderson

Our portfolio companies

Explore our diverse portfolio of infrastructure companies, driving innovation and growth in sectors such as transportation, energy, utilities, and more.

Committed to sustainable investing

We believe integrating sustainability across our practices is essential to preserving and enhancing the value of our investments. Our investment process is rigorous, diligent, and disciplined—and we continue with portfolio company engagement even after we complete an investment. Always moving forward, we partner to advance sustainability in our investments while helping our portfolio companies along in their own sustainability journeys.

$4.4B in renewable energy investments3

Data collection aligned with the ESG Data Convergence Initiative (EDCI) and GRESB

PRI signatory signed December 20154

3 The infrastructure team manages renewable energy-related private equity investments on behalf of external clients and the insurance business of Manulife. Total includes $2.14bn of assets managed on behalf of external clients. For reporting, renewable energy in our infrastructure equity assets under management (third-party and general account) include investments in solar power. June 30, 2024. 4 UNPRI, Signatury Directory. Manulife Investment Management signed with UNPRI as an Investment Manager in 2015. https://www.unpri.org/signatory-directory/manulife-investment-management/1460.article

News and insights

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Contact us

Benjamin W. Thorndike

Head of Infrastructure Investor Relations
Manulife Investment Management

617-875-4800
bthorndike@manulife.com

Avyanna De Biswas

Managing Director, Investor Relations
Manulife Investment Management

617-834-4014
Avyanna_Debiswas@jhancock.com

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