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Non-executive Chairman of GEM ASSET MANAGEMENT
Chairman of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Limited
Prominent leadership with more than 40 years experience in shipping building and marine sector
Ranked Top 100 in Forbes Chinese Fortune List
Ranked Top 10 in Forbes Chinese Philanthropist List
Awarded Top Chinese Entrepreneur by Ernest & Young Global Entrepreneur Grand Prize
Diploma in Economy and Certified Economist in China

More than 20 years of maritime related experience, including leasing, financing and fleet management
Former Head of Partner Relations – Far East at Klaveness Asia, Vice President of Leasing and Shipping at Lloyd’s Register, General Manager (Shipping Finance) at Haitong UT Leasing, Head of Asset Management at CSSC Leasing
Master of Science in Investment Management from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Master of Logistics Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Fudan University

Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Yangzijiang Financial Holding Ltd from 24 April 2024 to date.
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operation Officer of Yangzijiang Financial Holding Ltd from 31 March 2022 to 23 April 2024.
Formerly the Chief Financial Officer of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Ltd. from November 2007 to 30 March 2022.
Previously the Finance Controller of Global Container Freight Pte Ltd, in-charge of overall financial function of its subsidiaries in Singapore, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam.
CPA member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore since 2004
Awarded the Chartered Financial Analyst by the CFA Institute in 2007 and was admitted as a FCCA in 2009

Over 20 years of professional experience in direct investing, investment banking and corporate development
Previously, Alvin was Managing Partner, Head of Strategic Growth Programme and Coordinating Head for China at EDBI Pte Ltd
Member of EDBI’s Investment and Divestment Committees
Part of EDBI’s senior management team, attending all corporate matters and policies
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Economics, National University of Singapore

Over 9 years of experience in valuations, transactions and corporate advisory in both public and private equities across the Greater China and ASEAN region.
Formerly a Vice President in ICH Capital and worked on various corporate finance deals, including the spin-off listing of Yangzijiang Financial Holding Ltd on SGX-ST Mainboard
Served as the Director of Research in SooChow CSSD Capital Markets as well as the Senior Investment Analyst in Phillip Securities Research, covering various sectors including Consumer, Healthcare and Singapore REITs sectors of the Indonesia and Singapore equity markets
Previously a Manager in ICH Gemini, primarily involved in conducting due diligence and analytical work on investment opportunities
Registered Chartered Valuer & Appraiser with IVAS
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Economics from Nanyang Technological University

Over 10 years of fund investments and co-investments in Asia
Former Vice President of Private Equity Funds and Co-investments at GIC Private Limited
Invested in a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, advanced manufacturing, consumer,TMT,FinTech and business services
Possess Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Master of Information and Computer engineering, Bachelor in Engineering, University of Cambridge

Close to 15 years of commercial shipping experience at various locations, including physical and paper freight trading in tanker, gas carrier and dry bulk market
Head of CLEANBU Chartering – Far East & Oceania at Klaveness Combination Carriers
Global Head of Shipping at ZenRock Commodities Trading
Chartering Manager in BW Group
Master of Science in International Transport and Logistics from World Maritime University (IMO, UN)