Xing Zhang
Investment Manager at Acorn Capital Ltd
Xing Zhang
Investment Manager at Acorn Capital Ltd
Greater Melbourne Area
Overview
Work Experience
Investment Manager
2018 - Current
Acorn Capital is a pioneer in next generation investing in Australia. I work alongside the Head of Private Markets, the Investment Directors and the Portfolio Managers to assess, value and manage private investment opportunities.
Coach and Mentor
2017
I support female entrepreneurs and thought leaders to be powerful speakers and to speak their truth. The purpose of my work is for each woman to find her authentic voice. My coaching methodology is my own creation based on many years of personal transformation and a deep love for public speaking. I work with clients to tailor the experience so that is specific to her personal needs to allow her to reveal the power and beauty of her own expression.
Interim CEO
2017 - 2018
The Henley Club is an established social club founded in 2012 that brings together emerging and established leaders from all walks of life across the community in Melbourne. As CEO, I am responsible for managing the strategic direction of the Club, growing the membership base and curating interesting social events.
Senior Portfolio Analyst
2016 - 2017
River Capital is a well regarded family office based in Melbourne. I was responsible for formulating and supporting investment cases covering listed assets in the following sectors - infrastructure, entertainment, media and tourism.
Investment Manager
2011 - 2016
Acorn Capital is a pioneer in microcap investments in Australia. I was responsible for managing unlisted investments across the whole investment life cycle - from screening, due diligence, valuation and post investment management. I worked alongside the Head of Unlisted Investments to invest in predominately Australian domiciled, early stage companies.
Associate
2006 - 2009
Macquarie Group is a global provider of banking, advisory, trading and asset management services. I started my career in the Investment Banking division, working across Macquarie's Hong Kong, London and New York offices. I was initially involved in equity capital market transactions but moved to infrastructure investment with a focus on Airport transactions.
Education
Creativity & Innovation Executive Program
2014 - 2014
Venture Capital Executive Program
2013 - 2013
Research Project
2005 - 2005
Exchange Program
2004 - 2004