Diversified financial services company ORIX USA announced that Brian F. Prince has officially commenced his role as the company’s new chief executive officer, overseeing strategic operations and growth initiatives, which will include transforming ORIX USA into ORIX Americas.

The company said that while ORIX USA’s primary operations are currently in the United States, one of Prince’s key areas of focus will be to expand the ORIX’s presence throughout the Americas, identifying, evaluating and pursuing business and investment opportunities in Canada, Mexico and South America.