EARNEST Partners Promotes Yugeng Sun to Partner

Promotion reflects the firm’s growth equity focus and expanding private capital platform

ATLANTA, January 12, 2026 — EARNEST Partners announced today the promotion of Yugeng Sun to Partner, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to its private capital platform and growth equity strategy.

EARNEST Partners Private Capital, a wholly-owned subsidiary of EARNEST Partners, has a platform that provides growth equity to companies with proven business models operating in high-growth markets. Since the launch of the strategy, Sun has played a central leadership role in building and scaling the platform alongside a growing investment team, helping establish it as a core pillar of the firm.

“Yugeng has been instrumental in shaping and scaling our private capital franchise,” said Paul Viera, CEO of EARNEST Partners. “He is deeply entrepreneurial, focused on building durable partnerships, and has demonstrated strong ownership in developing this platform. His promotion reflects both his contributions and our conviction in the opportunity ahead.”

As Partner, Sun will continue to lead private capital investments, deepen relationships with investors and founders, and expand the firm’s presence in high-growth markets.

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EARNEST Partners is an independent, 100% employee-owned investment firm headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with more than 25 years of experience and advising on over $50 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025.