Michelle Duan

Michelle Duan boasts 12 years of comprehensive experience encompassing all stages of mergers & acquisitions activities, from sourcing deals to post-merger integration.

Her expertise includes financial analysis, modeling, and has a sound understanding of commercial and business operations, making her adept at deal structuring and negotiations.

Michelle has excelled in various capacities within private equity investments, corporate mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate finance, showcasing her prowess in deal-making.

She is skilled in communication and stakeholder management, having collaborated effectively with C-Suite executives and demonstrated a keen awareness of cultural diversity.

Michelle pursued language studies in French and holds a Master's degree in English from Beijing Foreign Studies University, in addition to a Bachelor of Arts in English.

Furthermore, she obtained an MBA in Business Administration and Management from the Smith School of Business at Queen's University, rounding out her academic qualifications.

Throughout her career, Michelle held roles such as Director of M&A Advisory at New Crossroads Asia Pte Ltd, Client Director at Finquest, and Director at MSTH Investment Co. Ltd, Minsheng Securities' Private Equity arm.

She also served in various positions at Canadian Pacific Railway, including Specialist in Financial Planning and Investment Analysis, Analyst in Investment Analysis, and was a Full-time MBA Student at Queen's School of Business.

Michelle's professional journey includes working as Board Secretary and Marketing and Communications Manager at CNDK, a Monsanto and Sinochem joint venture in China, as well as roles at Sinochem Corporation and Ogilvy Public Relations.

Michelle Duan's wealth of experience, coupled with her diverse skill set and extensive educational background, positions her as a seasoned professional in the realm of mergers & acquisitions and corporate finance.