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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.

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