Experience

Bretton Woods Committee

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member

  • Nov 2012 - Present

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States The Bretton Woods Committee is the nonpartisan network of prominent global citizens, which works to demonstrate the value of international economic cooperation and to foster strong, effective Bretton Woods institutions as forces for global well-being. The Committee was created in 1983 at the suggestion of two former Treasury officials - Secretary Henry Fowler and Deputy Secretary Charls Walker, a Democrat and a Republican - who saw the need for an organized effort to ensure that leading… Show more The Bretton Woods Committee is the nonpartisan network of prominent global citizens, which works to demonstrate the value of international economic cooperation and to foster strong, effective Bretton Woods institutions as forces for global well-being. The Committee was created in 1983 at the suggestion of two former Treasury officials - Secretary Henry Fowler and Deputy Secretary Charls Walker, a Democrat and a Republican - who saw the need for an organized effort to ensure that leading citizens spoke about the importance of the international financial institutions (IFIs). Committee members are leaders at the top of the business, finance, academic, and non-profit sectors, including many industry CEOs, as well as former presidents, cabinet-level officials, and lawmakers who share the belief that international economic cooperation is essential and best served through strong and effective IFIs. Through the Committee, they champion global efforts to spur economic growth, alleviate poverty, and improve financial stability. The Committee organizes frequent conferences, seminars, and educational activities. Many of these events are designed to reach a broad public audience, while others offer members the opportunity to provide important advice, support, and constructive criticism to the management of the IFIs. Working closely with successive U.S. administrations, the Committee also reminds elected leaders that global economic prosperity and lasting national security are closely tied to continued progress on multilateral issues. The Committee relies solely on the funding of its members and does not accept funds from governments or the multilateral institutions. Show less



Cardamom Capital Consultants Co., Ltd.

• Cambodia
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

• Founder & Managing Director

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  Phnom Penh, Cambodia Establishing the firm’s investment culture, philosophy and strategy. Identifying, screening and recommending potential fundraising candidates to the investment committee. Conducting intensive due diligence on targets’ business plans, revenue models, potentials, funding runways, burn rates etc. Modeling and evaluating realistic investment cases, potential funding scenarios and available exit strategies. Preparing and negotiating term sheets and other principal contractual documentation with… Show more Establishing the firm’s investment culture, philosophy and strategy. Identifying, screening and recommending potential fundraising candidates to the investment committee. Conducting intensive due diligence on targets’ business plans, revenue models, potentials, funding runways, burn rates etc. Modeling and evaluating realistic investment cases, potential funding scenarios and available exit strategies. Preparing and negotiating term sheets and other principal contractual documentation with founders prior to funding. Timing and managing investment exits. Show less



Kellett School, The British International School in Hong Kong

• Hong Kong
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chairman of the Board of Directors, Friends of Kellett School, Inc.

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR Friends of Kellett School, Inc. aims to bring together Old Kellettonians (former students, staff and parents of Kellett School, the British International School in Hong Kong) based in the United States to network, reminisce, support one another, as well as stay connected to and support the School. The Company is a non-profit Delaware corporation granted tax-exempt status as a Public Charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, which means that donors are able to deduct… Show more Friends of Kellett School, Inc. aims to bring together Old Kellettonians (former students, staff and parents of Kellett School, the British International School in Hong Kong) based in the United States to network, reminisce, support one another, as well as stay connected to and support the School. The Company is a non-profit Delaware corporation granted tax-exempt status as a Public Charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, which means that donors are able to deduct donations to use for the purpose of determining their U.S. Federal Income Tax subject to applicable limits under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, and is an entity independent from Kellett School Association Limited and managed by an independent Board of Directors. The Board has sole discretion over the use of donated funds and reserves the right to use donations for any purposes, as determined by the Board of Directors. Show less



Hebe Haven Yacht Club (HHYC)

• Hong Kong
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Company Secretary, Honorary Secretary, General Committee Member and Board Director

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  New Territories, Hong Kong SAR

• Honorary Treasurer, General Committee Member and Board Director

  • Nov 2021 - Nov 2022

  New Territories, Hong Kong SAR Established in 1963, the Hebe Haven Yacht Club has been providing yachting and boating facilities as a private members club in the picturesque bay of Pak Sha Wan in Sai Kung for nearly 60 years. Since its inception, the Club’s main objectives are to provide first class boating facilities and yacht racing events for members together with the development of youth sailing. The Club has comprehensive marine facilities at very competitive prices. It currently has fully serviced alongside berths in… Show more Established in 1963, the Hebe Haven Yacht Club has been providing yachting and boating facilities as a private members club in the picturesque bay of Pak Sha Wan in Sai Kung for nearly 60 years. Since its inception, the Club’s main objectives are to provide first class boating facilities and yacht racing events for members together with the development of youth sailing. The Club has comprehensive marine facilities at very competitive prices. It currently has fully serviced alongside berths in the Marina, swing moorings and hard standing with slipping and craning services for boat repair and maintenance in the boatyard. Yacht Racing is very popular and the Club hosts numerous race events throughout the year and races are held almost every weekend. The Club’s blue ribbon racing event is the Typhoon Series which is the biggest summer regatta in Hong Kong attracting a significant number of entrants from all over Hong Kong every year.



Blue Sky Energy Asia

• Hong Kong
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Oct 2015 - Jul 2019

  Mandaluyong, National Capital Region, Philippines Provided a creative and informed contribution to strategic direction and acted as a constructive critic in looking at the objectives and plans devised by the CEO and executive team. Reviewed integrity of financial information and ensured that financial controls and systems of risk management were robust and defensible. Supervised the board to ensure that the company accounted properly to its shareholders by presenting a true and fair reflection of its actions and financial performance and that… Show more Provided a creative and informed contribution to strategic direction and acted as a constructive critic in looking at the objectives and plans devised by the CEO and executive team. Reviewed integrity of financial information and ensured that financial controls and systems of risk management were robust and defensible. Supervised the board to ensure that the company accounted properly to its shareholders by presenting a true and fair reflection of its actions and financial performance and that the necessary internal control systems were put into place and monitored regularly and rigorously. Exercised responsibility for monitoring the performance of executive management, especially with regard to the progress made towards achieving the determined company strategy and objectives. Appointed and removed executive directors and advised on succession planning. Determined appropriate levels of remuneration of executive directors. Represented the firm externally and connected the business and board with industry networks and organizations. Show less



PolyU Business School

• Hong Kong
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

  Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR Guest Lecturer on Negotiations by invitation of Professor Bonnie Hayden Cheng, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management, Co-Director, Center for Leadership & Innovation, Deputy Programme Director, HKMBA Programme, Faculty of Business, Department of Management & Marketing, Hong Kong Polytechnic University.



Lazarus

• Australia
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Counsel

  • Jun 2018 - Nov 2018

  Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR Advised the founding partners on the establishment of a Hong Kong office and Greater China client base to support the rapid expansion of the business of a prime brokerage, asset management and corporate advisory services firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Drafted founding documents including new corporate policies and procedures on KYC, on-boarding etc. Drafted and negotiated all agreements with investor clients, advisory clients, vendors and other business partners.



Independent Power Producers Forum

• Hong Kong
• Market Research

• General Counsel

  • Apr 2016 - Jun 2018

  Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR Counseled the board on protecting the critical intellectual property and safeguarding the reputational risk of the organization and advised senior executive management on the strategic direction of the organization. Represented the organization externally and connected the business and board with industry networks and organizations. Established and maintained a procedure for managing and resolving corporate and client conflicts. Drafted and negotiated all agreements with clients, vendors and… Show more Counseled the board on protecting the critical intellectual property and safeguarding the reputational risk of the organization and advised senior executive management on the strategic direction of the organization. Represented the organization externally and connected the business and board with industry networks and organizations. Established and maintained a procedure for managing and resolving corporate and client conflicts. Drafted and negotiated all agreements with clients, vendors and other business partners. Drafted and managed corporate policies and procedures on KYC, on-boarding etc. Acted as primary interface with government authorities. Show less



Global Criterion Solutions Limited

• Philippines
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO

  • Jul 2009 - Apr 2016

  Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines Directed and controled the work and resources of the firm and ensured the recruitment and retention of the required numbers and types of well-motivated, trained and developed staff to achieve its mission and objectives. Prepared a corporate plan and annual business plan and monitored progress against same to ensure that the firm attained its objectives as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible. Provided strategic advice and guidance to the other members of the board, to keep them aware of… Show more Directed and controled the work and resources of the firm and ensured the recruitment and retention of the required numbers and types of well-motivated, trained and developed staff to achieve its mission and objectives. Prepared a corporate plan and annual business plan and monitored progress against same to ensure that the firm attained its objectives as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible. Provided strategic advice and guidance to the other members of the board, to keep them aware of developments within the industry and ensure that the appropriate policies were developed to meet the firm’s mission and objectives and to comply with all relevant statutory and other regulations. Established and maintained effective formal and informal links with major clients, relevant government departments and agencies, local authorities, key decision-makers and other stakeholders generally, to exchange information and views and to ensure that the firm was providing the appropriate range and quality of services. Developed and maintained training programs to ensure that the firm remained at the forefront in the industry, applied the most cost-effective methods and approaches, provided leading-edge services and retained its competitive edge. Prepared, promoted and monitored the implementation of the annual budget to ensure that budget targets were met, that revenue flows were maximized and that fixed costs were minimized. Developed and maintained an effective marketing and public relations strategy to promote the services and image of the firm in the wider community. Represented the firm in negotiations with customers, suppliers, government departments and other key contacts to secure for it the most effective contract terms. Developed and maintained ISO systems throughout the firm to ensure that the best possible services were provided to clients. Supervised the preparation of the annual report and accounts of the firm and ensured their approval by the board. Show less



Magellan Solutions Outsourcing Inc.

• Philippines
• Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Co-Founder, President & General Counsel

  • Dec 2003 - Apr 2016

  Mandaluyong, National Capital Region, Philippines Created business plan and information memorandum for initial capital raising of approximately USD 500,000. Executed nationwide roadshow in the United States and arranged and conducted meetings with prospective investors, clients, vendors and other business partners in 33 states. Drafted and negotiated all agreements with investors, clients, vendors and other business partners. Designed and implemented internal accounting and financial control systems and procedures. Acted as primary interface… Show more Created business plan and information memorandum for initial capital raising of approximately USD 500,000. Executed nationwide roadshow in the United States and arranged and conducted meetings with prospective investors, clients, vendors and other business partners in 33 states. Drafted and negotiated all agreements with investors, clients, vendors and other business partners. Designed and implemented internal accounting and financial control systems and procedures. Acted as primary interface with Philippine industry regulators and tax authorities. Show less



LPO Manila, Inc.

• Philippines
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director & Chief Strategic Officer

  • Oct 2009 - Feb 2013

  Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines Charted the course of strategic development of the firm in its critical startup phase. Developed and maintained ISO systems throughout the firm to ensure that the best possible services were provided to clients. Represented the firm externally and connected the business and board with industry networks and organizations. Developed and maintained an effective marketing and public relations strategy to promote the services and image of the firm in the wider community. Featured in The American… Show more Charted the course of strategic development of the firm in its critical startup phase. Developed and maintained ISO systems throughout the firm to ensure that the best possible services were provided to clients. Represented the firm externally and connected the business and board with industry networks and organizations. Developed and maintained an effective marketing and public relations strategy to promote the services and image of the firm in the wider community. Featured in The American Lawyer Magazine: The Global Issue, October 2010, “Inside the Revolution: The Filipino Option”. Show less



Merrill Lynch

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director & Origination Counsel, Global Markets & Investment Banking Group

  • Apr 2004 - Apr 2009

  Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR Advised an internal client base of 200+ bankers and support staff across multiple divisions: Investment Banking Division regional corporate finance business including M&A, ECM, ELCM, DCM and Loan Origination and Syndication; Global Principal Investment Division; Conflicts Management; and Research Division. Served as Legal Counsel to Asia-Pacific Region Capital Commitments, Fairness Opinion, Buy-Side/Sell-Side and Conflicts Committees and as Regional Legal Counsel to Global Capital Commitments,… Show more Advised an internal client base of 200+ bankers and support staff across multiple divisions: Investment Banking Division regional corporate finance business including M&A, ECM, ELCM, DCM and Loan Origination and Syndication; Global Principal Investment Division; Conflicts Management; and Research Division. Served as Legal Counsel to Asia-Pacific Region Capital Commitments, Fairness Opinion, Buy-Side/Sell-Side and Conflicts Committees and as Regional Legal Counsel to Global Capital Commitments, M&A and Conflicts Committees. Reviewed and negotiated contractual documentation, created and executed policies and procedures and designed and implemented training programs supporting these businesses and functions. Identified and elevated significant risk-management issues to appropriate New York and Pacific Rim senior executives. Designed and implemented a new “private placement program” for rapidly expanding hedge fund sales business. Executed the largest equity IPO and stock exchange listing in world history and the largest M&A in Hong Kong history. Managed external legal panels and annual external legal budgets. Show less



Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, United States Corporate Group

  • Oct 2000 - Sep 2003

  Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR Advised on U.S. Federal securities law and NYSE and Nasdaq rules in connection with offerings of equity, debt and hybrid securities, including ADRs and GDRs, and cross-border M&A and divestitures involving underwriters, governments and corporate issuers in a wide range of economic sectors and Asian jurisdictions. Drafted and negotiated principal documentation (including offering circulars, underwriting agreements, indentures, JV agreements, confidentiality agreements, auditors’ comfort letters,… Show more Advised on U.S. Federal securities law and NYSE and Nasdaq rules in connection with offerings of equity, debt and hybrid securities, including ADRs and GDRs, and cross-border M&A and divestitures involving underwriters, governments and corporate issuers in a wide range of economic sectors and Asian jurisdictions. Drafted and negotiated principal documentation (including offering circulars, underwriting agreements, indentures, JV agreements, confidentiality agreements, auditors’ comfort letters, legal opinions and closing certificates) for international financial transactions throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Counseled clients on appropriate responses to the adoption of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and related U.S. public accounting and corporate governance reforms, explaining and analyzing commercial impacts. Examined Freshfields’ worldwide control systems and procedures for compliance with U.S. sanctions regulations e.g. FCPA and OFAC and assisted in designing and implementing an enhanced internal compliance system. Designed and conducted training programs in U.S. Federal securities law for colleagues, regulators and securities industry professionals. Show less



Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate, Corporate & Capital Markets Group

  • Sep 1999 - Oct 2000

  New York, New York Acted for enterprises in energy generation, energy distribution, telecommunications and e-commerce in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, Mexico, Peru, Singapore, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay and Venezuela. Represented companies and investment banks in public and private securities offerings, M&A and divestitures and JVs.



Harvard University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Fellow

  • Sep 1997 - Jun 1999

  Cambridge, Massachusetts



Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Manager, Executive Editor, Senior Editor and Editor

  • Sep 1996 - Jun 1999

  Cambridge, Massachusetts



New York City Law Department

• United States
• Law Practice
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Intern, Affirmative Litigation Division, Corporation Counsel

  • Jun 1997 - Aug 1997

  New York, New York