Joe Chang

Joe Chang is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in C-suite and senior banker roles. His expertise lies in leading business development and finance departments across various sectors, ranging from startups to high-growth subsidiaries of global corporations. With a track record of involvement in four successful startups and his current venture in China, Joe brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.

Throughout his career, Joe has accumulated diverse experience in bulge-bracket investment banking, private equity, joint-venture securities firms in China, boutique M&A advisory, global IT outsourcing, and currently a part of an ultra-luxury hotel brand. He excels in managing full P&L responsibilities, understanding revenue models, and implementing strategies to drive sales growth, improve margins, and enhance profitability.

Joe is known for his creative and strategic thinking abilities, providing insightful quantitative and qualitative perspectives on crucial business risks, challenges, and opportunities. He is proficient in communicating the business story, key metrics, strategy, and investment thesis to executive management and board members, drawing from his rich boardroom experience and investor interactions.

A hands-on leader, Joe believes in building high-performance teams to drive scalable operations that align with the business vision. He brings a comprehensive skill set in sourcing, structuring, executing, and conducting due diligence for capital raises, joint ventures, partnerships, and M&A activities, with a successful track record of closing deals worth over $10 billion.

Joe Chang's educational background includes an AB from Princeton University and a Masters from Kyoto University. He has held notable positions such as CFO at Rosewood Hotel Group, China CEO at Lincoln International, Head of Investment Banking at Morgan Stanley Huaxin Securities, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, and Chief Financial Officer at Pactera.