Cliff is the Chairman and CEO of Templewater. Prior to founding Templewater, he was the Senior Vice President at Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited (CTFE), focusing on private equity transactions, global mergers and acquisitions, and corporate development, deploying over US$5 billion of capital during his five years with the firm.
Cliff was a director of Goshawk Aviation, Alinta Energy Ltd., CTF Energy Ltd., and CTF Financial Holdings Ltd. Prior to CTFE, he was with HSBC and Deutsche Bank investment banking division in Hong Kong. Presently, Cliff also serves as the Chairman of the Board of New World First Bus and CityBus, which are the largest bus operators on Hong Kong Island.
Cliff holds a Master of Engineering Science degree from Harvard University, and a Bachelor of Applied Sciences degree from the University of Waterloo. Cliff is based in Hong Kong and is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Cliff is an SFC Licensed Representative (LR) for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
Nicolas co-founded Templewater with Cliff. Prior to establishing the firm, he served as the Country Head of Investec Hong Kong and China. He joined Investec’s Hong Kong office in February 2007, following three years in the Specialized Finance division of Investec in Johannesburg.
Since 2007, Nicolas has managed the deployment of over US$5bn in capital across 40 equity-linked transactions throughout China, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong across PE and other instruments.
Nicolas holds a Master of Science in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management from the London School of Economics and a Master of Science in Public Management from Sciences Po in Paris. Nicolas is based in Hong Kong and fluent in English and French.
Nicolas is an SFC Responsible Officer (RO) for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
Michael joined Templewater in June 2020 bringing with him 16 years of experience in mergers & acquisitions, capital raising, joint ventures and IPO transactions, management, and as well as restructuring from his career in professional services firms, privately-owned and multinational enterprises.
Michael has been involved with Cliff and Investec in private equity transactions as early as 2011. Prior to joining Templewater, Michael served on the board of Tom Tailor Group (Germany) and St. John Knits International (USA) and held the CFO position at LANVIN Group (formerly “Fosun Fashion Group"). He was previously Head of Portfolio Management at Fosun Group Investment Management where he oversaw Fosun’s over 300 PE and VC investments globally.
Michael started his career with KPMG Australia, soon after obtaining his Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne, and Michael was qualified as an accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants whilst at KPMG Australia. Michael is also an industry mentor with Tsinghua University Schwarzman College. Michael is based in Hong Kong and fluent in English and Mandarin.
Michael is an SFC Licensed Representative (LR) for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
Yufeng is a Partner and Head of Technology Investment at Templewater and one of the founding members. He established the firm’s energy transition investment strategy and the dedicated investment team and is responsible for overall development of the strategy. He also served as a Director of Bravo Transport, the largest bus operator on Hong Kong Island. Currently, Yufeng is the Director of Wisdom Motor, a leading zero-emission commercial vehicle developer and manufacturer. Prior to founding Templewater, Yufeng was the Executive President of Investec Hong Kong and Mainland China. He had 16 years of experience across various industries including 12 years in banking and 4 years in manufacturing.
Yufeng is a CFA Charter Holder and holds a Doctorate Degree in Automatic Control and Systems Engineering from the University of Sheffield and a Bachelor of Engineering in Automatic Control from the South China University of Technology. Yufeng is based in Hong Kong and is fluent in English and Mandarin.
Yufeng is an SFC Responsible Officer (RO) for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4 and Type 9.
Simon joined Templewater in May 2022, bringing with him 18 years of experience in private equity and investment banking and transaction experience in Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, and Israel. Simon has led buyout investments and exits representing over US$5bn of transaction value and has also participated in buyout investments representing over US$3bn of capital deployed and US$40bn of transaction value, and was a director for Compo Expert, Lumenis, and J.D. Power, respectively. Furthermore, Simon has worked with Templewater’s Founding Partner, Cliff Zhang, in transactions as early as 2011.
Before joining Templewater, Simon was a Partner at XJ Capital, where he headed the private equity buyout practice, and built and led a team in sourcing, executing, and managing investments with a value creation angle in China. Prior to XJ Capital, Simon was Managing Director of XIO Group, a global alternative investments platform that focused on cross-border buyouts. Prior to joining XIO Group, Simon was Executive Director at Goldman Sachs and was with the firm in both New York and Hong Kong in its Principal Investment Area division and Investment Banking Division, respectively.
Simon started his private equity career at Morgenthaler, a mid-market buyout firm based in the US, and received B.A. in Economics and Philosophy from Columbia University. Simon is based in Hong Kong and is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Alfred joined Templewater in June 2023 and leads the firm’s Technology Investment. He also serves as a director in portfolio companies Wisdom Motor and Hysata. Alfred brings over 25 years of investment and executive operating experience in commercializing technology innovation and directing global expansion. Prior to joining Templewater, Alfred was the Asia Pacific CEO and Managing Director of Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) where he led regional growth strategy, P&L, corporate & business development, and joint venture partnerships in China. His sector expertise spans across hydrogen, electrification, transportation, and manufacturing.
Alfred holds Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Engineering degrees from the University of British Columbia, an MBA from Simon Fraser University, and has completed an executive leadership program on corporate governance from Stanford University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer (non-practicing) in Canada. Alfred is based in Hong Kong and is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Karence joined the Investec Hong Kong office to oversee the support team in 2017. She has twenty-two years of experience across various roles in investment banking compliance and operations. Prior to joining Templewater, she was Vice President of Operations at KGI Asia Limited for four years. Before that, she was the Chief Operating Officer at CIMB Securities Limited (now kwown as CGS International Securities) in Hong Kong for sixteen years.
Karence is responsible for compliance and overall oversight of the back-office functions including but not limited to administration & operations support, human resources, regulatory reporting, finance and IT, etc.
Karence has an MBA from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and a Bachelor in Business Administration from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Karence is based in Hong Kong and is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Ting joined Investec Hong Kong (Principal Investments) in September 2007, structuring and executing over 40 equity and debt transactions. Since 2007 and during his tenure at Investec Asia, Ting has overseen the deployment of circ. US$600m capital in transactions throughout the Asia Pacific region.
Ting completed a Bachelor of Economics from Shanghai University, and an MBA from Wits Business School. Ting is based in Hong Kong and is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Shanghainese.
Ting is an SFC Licensed Representative (LR) for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
How Jit brings more than 25 years of portfolio management and value creation experience, having worked with leading private equity firms as an operating partner, portfolio CEO and general manager, and senior advisor. Previously, How Jit was Managing Director at Creador, a Malaysia-based private equity firm. His executive track record includes creating enterprise value in mid-market CEO and general manager roles, including eight years as portfolio general manager for Kohlberg & Co., where he built a new China business from the ground up. He also served as Managing Director and Head of the China Performance Improvement Practice at Alvarez & Marsal, where he expanded the practice fivefold during the COVID period. Earlier in his career, How Jit held roles across new venture development at Grab, engineering, lean transformation and operations in the automotive and aerospace industries.
How Jit holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and an Executive Master of Business Administration from Northwestern Kellogg-HKUST. He is fluent in English, Mandarin, Malay and Cantonese.
Alice joined Templewater in January 2026, bringing with her over 15 years of capital market and investment experience.
Before joining Templewater, she based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, headed up the investment team of ewpartners – a Saudi Sovereign fund backed PE firm, helped Chinese companies to expand business in MENA region, led several of the firm’s corner stone transactions, including J&T Express KSA, Sahm Capital, and USP, and seated as board member or observer in these companies.
Prior to ewpartners, Alice previously held roles at Credit Suisse, Merrill Lynch, HSBC, and a HK based financial group Oriental Patron.
Alice holds a dual master's degree of International Management from Bocconi University and Fudan University, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Design from Tianjin University. She is fluent in English and Mandarin.
Laurent brings over 25 years of real estate investment and asset management experience across Asia Pacific and globally. Prior to joining Templewater, Laurent was Head of Investments – Asia Pacific at Ivanhoé Cambridge (part of CDPQ, now La Caisse), where he spearheaded investment initiatives across the region, establishing over a dozen ventures, partnerships, and funds with a total investment capacity exceeding US$6 billion. A major highlight was student housing and multi-family residential, with successful ventures launched in Australia and Japan. Before that, Laurent worked for the Dalian Wanda Group, where he established the international real estate investment platform, shaping the group’s overseas investment vision, and managing a portfolio exceeding US$10 billion in gross development value.
Laurent holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a Master’s degree in Regional and Urban Planning from the London School of Economics. He is fluent in English, Mandarin, and French.
Paxton joined Templewater in August 2024 as a Director in the Buyout team. He brings extensive investment experience across the industrials and business services sectors, having led and executed large cap and mid cap transactions across Asia.
Prior to joining Templewater, Paxton was a Vice President at FountainVest Partners, where he played a key role in major private equity transactions, including the buyout of Rokin Logistics from Korea’s CJ Group. He played a critical role in the due diligence and post-investment value creation, and served as a Board Director overseeing M&A, strategy, and finance functions.
Before FountainVest, Paxton worked at Baring Private Equity Asia, where he contributed to landmark deals such as the buyout of HCP Packaging. He started his career in investment banking at Citigroup Global Markets in Hong Kong, supporting M&A and capital-raising transactions across diversified industrials.
Paxton holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.S. and M.S. in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research from Columbia University. He is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese and is based in Hong Kong.
Paxton is an SFC Licensed Representative (LR) for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
Baidi joined Templewater in June 2023, bringing with her 10+ years investment experience across broader technology sector in Asia Pacific, North America and Europe. Baidi has led and executed investments and exits representing over US$5bn of transaction value, with notable growth investments such as Neolix, Marvel-Tech, Hysata, Discord, Reddit, Policybazaar, Khatabook, Udaan, and MX Play for which she served as director, and major buyout investments such as Sumo Digital, and Funcom.
Before joining Templewater, Baidi was Director at Tencent Investment, where she led multiple initiatives in sourcing, executing and managing investments in key regions such as Mainland China, India & SEA, and Europe & US, and in major tech segments across multiple geographies. Prior to Tencent, Baidi worked as operations manager in Uber China, and associate at A Capital, a cross-border private equity firm focusing on investing in European midcaps with value creation angle in China.
Baidi attended MBA at Kellogg, Northwestern University in the US, and received dual BBA from ESSEC in France and Tongji University in China. She is fluent in English, Mandarin, and French.
Baidi is an SFC Licensed Representative (LR) for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
Jason Li is Director of Investor Relations at Templewater, which he joined in January 2021. He brings 15+ years of experience across real estate private equity, asset management, integrated resorts, and hospitality. At Templewater, Jason leads capital raising, business development, corporate partnerships, marketing and investor relations.
He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, is based in Hong Kong, and is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Jason is an SFC Licensed Representative for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
Austin joined Templewater in December 2025 as a Director in the Mid-Market Buyout team, bringing with him 14 years of mid-market private equity investment and value creation experience in Asia.
Prior to joining Templewater, Austin was a Director and founding team member of StateSquare Capital, where he led sourcing, evaluation and execution of investments in B2B sectors with a cross-border value creation angle. He also co-led fundraising efforts there.
Prior to StateSquare Capital, Austin spent nearly 12 years with Novo Tellus Capital Partners, where he was responsible for deal evaluation, execution as well as portfolio value creation and exit, focusing on industrials and technology sectors. He led the investments into precision manufacturing companies like Grand Venture Technology, Sunningdale Tech, MFS Technology, and Smartflex Technology.
Austin holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Nanyang Technological University. Austin is fluent in English and Mandarin and is based in Singapore.
Mike joined Templewater in July 2022 with 8 years of investment banking and buyout private equity experience across North America and Asia. Prior to joining Templewater, Mike was a Vice President at XJ Capital where he helped lead the execution of private equity transactions. Prior to XJ Capital, Mike was with Levine Leitchtman Capital Partners and Sunstone Partners in the United States where he focused on buyout transactions in industrials, business services, and TMT sectors. Mike began his career with Deutsche Bank in New York.
Mike holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Duke University. Mike is based in Singapore and is fluent in English and Mandarin.
Mike is an SFC Licensed Representative (LR) for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
Roy Cheng joined Templewater in December 2025 as Legal Director. Prior to joining Templewater, Roy served as General Counsel at Lanvin Group, a NYSE-listed global fashion and luxury investment platform. Before that, he was Legal Counsel for the private equity fund management arm of Fosun International, where he advised on cross-border investments and fund operations. Roy began his career at leading PRC law firms specializing in capital markets and securities law.
He holds a Bachelor of Laws from East China University of Political Science and Law and a Master of Laws from Boston University School of Law. Roy is fluent in English and Mandarin and is based in Hong Kong.
Abdulwahab joined Templewater in January 2026 as a Senior Advisor in the Technology Investment Team, bringing over 35 years of experience across upstream energy, joint ventures and large-scale energy projects in the Middle East and internationally.
Prior to joining Templewater, Abdulwahab was an Independent Consultant based in Oman, where he advised clients across oil and gas and related business models throughout the full project lifecycle, providing an integrated commercial, managerial and technical lens.
Before that, Abdulwahab served as Vice President at OQ (formally known as Oman Oil Company), where he led and oversaw a portfolio of producing and exploration assets in Oman and Kazakhstan. In this role, he spearheaded multi-billion-dollar development projects, managed annual capital allocations and profitability outcomes, and maintained influential partnerships with various joint venture partners and government bodies.
Earlier, Abdulwahab was Joint Ventures Director at Oman Oil Company Exploration & Production, where he focused on joint venture governance, commercial structuring, risk management and value realisation across major energy investments.
Abdulwahab holds a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and is based in Oman.
Andy joined Templewater in August 2023 as Senior Manager of Finance, bringing over 14 years of experience in accounting and finance across asset management and investment banking.
Prior to joining Templewater, Andy served as Assistant Accounting Manager at Enabo Asset Management, where he orchestrated the financial launch of a new hedge fund with US$4 bn in AUM. He established the securities trade settlement framework and implemented robust internal controls to support operational integrity and scalability. Before that, he was Team Lead Account Analyst at Bank of New York Mellon, where he led critical reconciliation testing during a firm-wide system migration. Andy has also held positions at T.Rowe Price, Hony Capital and Wells Fargo Bank.
Andy holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a double major in Accounting and Finance from Monash University and is a CPA Australia qualified accountant. He is fluent in English and Cantonese and is based in Hong Kong.
Alan joined Templewater in April 2019 and currently serves as the IT Senior Manager. Prior to joining Templewater, he worked as a Project Manager and System Consultant at Digital China (HK) Limited. With over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, Alan has successfully managed a wide range of projects across both private and public sectors, focusing primarily on banking institutions and government divisions.
Based in Hong Kong, Alan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of London. He is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
David joined Templewater in October 2024 as a Vice President, bringing 7 years of experience in private equity and cross-border investments. Prior to Templewater, David was a Senior Associate at Cornell Capital, where he evaluated, executed, and managed cross-border buyout investments across sectors such as industrials and business services. Earlier in his career, David worked at XJ Capital, focusing on cross-border buyout and significant minority investments, and at Goldman Sachs External Investing Group (formerly AIMS Private Equity Group), where he specialized in GP-led secondaries and buyout co-investments globally.
David holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a Finance Concentration from Duke University. He is fluent in English and Mandarin and is based in Hong Kong.
David is an SFC Licensed Representative (LR) for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
Eric joined Templewater in October 2020, bringing experience in investment banking, financial services, and corporate sectors. He primarily focuses on capital raising, business development, and investor relations for the firm.
Eric holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Southern California. Eric is based in Hong Kong and is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Eric is an SFC Licensed Representative (LR) for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
Rick joined Templewater in September 2025 as a Vice President in the Technology Investment Team, bringing with him 8 years of investment experience across Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
Prior to joining Templewater, Rick spent 4 years at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), where he focused on direct private equity investments across APAC, with typical ticket sizes of US$100–200 million. He participated in and executed US$2 billion of investments in multiple countries (China, South Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia) across various stages and deal types (VC/Growth, structured significant minority, LBO/take-private, PIPE, etc.).
Prior to ADIA, Rick worked at AI technology company SenseTime Group’s Investment Team, where he focused on growth-stage minority investments and strategic M&As across AI, robotics, IoT, and technology infrastructure. He started his career as an Investment Banking Analyst at Morgan Stanley in Hong Kong, where he worked on cross-border M&A and IPO transactions in the industrial technology sector.
Rick holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the Stern School of Business at New York University. He is fluent in English and Mandarin and is based in Hong Kong.
Averey joined Templewater in January 2023 as a member of the Technology Investment Team, where he focuses on deal execution and fund support for Templewater's technology and energy transition investments. He brings over six years of experience spanning renewable energy investment, project finance, and energy technology R&D.
Prior to joining Templewater, Averey spent over three years at NEFIN Group, an APAC-focused commercial and industrial renewable energy investment and development platform backed by ACEN of the Ayala Group. He was involved in equity fundraising, non-recourse project and acquisition financing, technical and commercial due diligence, business development, and project development for large-scale and rooftop solar PV investment opportunities across Greater China, Australia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand.
Averey holds a Master of Engineering in Materials Science & Engineering from Imperial College London and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he conducted research on electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries. He is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin and is based between Hong Kong and Muscat, Oman.
Averey is an SFC Licensed Representative (LR) for Regulated Activities Type 1 and Type 4.
Rish joined Templewater in January 2024 with over seven years of investment banking and buyout private equity experience across Europe. Prior to joining Templewater, Rish spent four years at a UK Middle Market Private Equity Fund, Cairngorm Capital, where he worked on new investments as well as with portfolio companies in the industrials, distribution, business services and healthcare sectors. Rish began his career with Jefferies in their European TMT Investment Banking Team in London.
Rish holds a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University and is based in Hong Kong.
Rish is an SFC Licensed Representative (LR) for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
Lan joined Templewater in April 2025 with six years of experience in investment banking and private equity investments. Prior to joining Templewater, Lan was a Senior Associate at TA Associates, where she helped lead buyout execution and portfolio management across the Asia Pacific. She began her career in Citigroup in San Francisco, focusing on M&A and capital markets transactions in the global technology sector.
Lan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics and Financial Economics from Claremont McKenna College. Lan is based in Hong Kong and is fluent in English and Vietnamese.
Lan is an SFC Licensed Representative for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
Jared Yin joined Templewater in July 2026, bringing seven years of experience across investment banking and investor relations.
Prior to joining Templewater, Jared spent six years in investment banking at Bank of America and J.P. Morgan. He focused on the APAC healthcare sector, where he helped lead and execute a broad range of transactions, including cross-border M&A, business development and strategic partnership transactions, IPOs and equity-linked offerings.
Jared holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from New York University. He is fluent in English and Mandarin and is based in Hong Kong.
Jared is an SFC Licensed Representative for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
Stephen was with Investec for 39 years in various capacities and CEO from 1996 to 2018, and currently serves as a Non-Executive Director of Investec Limited, Investec PLC, and the South African Banking Association. He is also the Chairman of BidCorp Limited, Bud Group (Pty) Ltd, Chairman of IEP Group (Pty) Ltd, a Non-Executive Director of Irongate Group, and Co-Chair of Youth Employment Service.
Stephen’s previous roles include: Chairman of the South African Banking Association, a Non-Executive Director of The Bidvest Group Limited, Director of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, a member of the Financial Markets Advisory Board, and Chairman of the Independent Bankers Association. Stephen is fluent in English and conversational in Afrikaans.
Stephen was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Commerce Degree by the University of Witwatersrand in 2017.
Stanley is an experienced and well-connected aviation professional in the Greater China corporate circle. He has previously served as the Deputy CEO of New World Services Limited, CEO of Airport Authority Hong Kong, and the CEO of Hong Kong’s Dragon Airlines Limited. Currently, he is an Independent Non-Executive Director (INED) of Air China Limited, Beijing Capital International Airport, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, China Power International Development, and a Director of Hong Kong-based Greater Bay Airlines. He is also a member of the General Committee of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce.
Stanley has also served in a number of advisory committees both in Hong Kong and Mainland China, which included memberships on the Greater Pearl River Delta Business Council, the Commission on Strategic Development of the Hong Kong SAR Government, Aviation Advisory Board, Aviation Development Advisory Committee, Vocational Training Council, the Hong Kong Logistics Development Council, and the Hong Kong Tourism Board. He has also been a member of the Chinese People Political Consultative Committee (CPPCC) of Shenzhen Municipality and is currently a member of the National Committee of the 12th Session of the National CPPCC.
Stanley is a Justice of Peace appointed by the Government of Hong Kong SAR since 2006. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Science from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Stanley is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Philippe is a seasoned and prominent professional in the waste management industry. With more than 30 years of business development, commercial, EPC, operational, and M&A experience in environmental and waste management services in the Asia Pacific region, France, Ireland, and Portugal.
Philippe has managed several waste management, integrated recycling, and waste-to-energy project companies and achieved financial returns for these projects. In the past, he was the General Manager of Veolia Environmental Services, Hong Kong, and Chairman of Veolia Environmental Services Asia Recycling, Hong Kong.
Philippe is an Adviser to the French Ministry of Commerce since 1995. He is a Chartered Engineer (IMechE) and holds an MBA HEC (Hautes Etudes Commerciales) and a Master of Engineering ICAM (Institut Catholique des Arts et Métiers). Philippe is fluent in English and French.
Rob Campbell is an active clean energy advocate with 20+ years of expertise in the industry. Rob has global experience with innovative and pioneering technologies aimed at accelerating decarbonization, reducing pollution, and enabling energy security.
Most recently, Rob led as the Chief Commercial Officer for the hydrogen fuel cell leader Ballard Power Systems as their Chief Commercial Officer. Rob's responsibilities at Ballard included global business development, sales, marketing, product line management, and after-sales service activities in the Company’s key Bus, Truck, Rail, Marine, Off-Road, and Stationary Power markets.
With considerable experience in global business development for technology-based products, Rob has created business opportunities in the US, UK, Europe, China, Japan, and India markets. He has deep knowledge of high-growth markets and engineering-based capital equipment sales to sophisticated global customers.
Rob was previously the President and CEO of SoloPower Systems, an innovative thin-film PV company. Prior to SoloPower his career included: SVP of Business Development at Energy Conversion Devices and Solar Integrated Technologies in the US and EVP of Sales and Marketing at Hydrogenics and Stuart Energy in Ontario, Canada.
Rob has earned an ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors, an MBA in Finance and Marketing from York University’s Schulich School of Business, and a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Queen’s University (Ontario). He is a licensed Engineer with the Professional Engineer’s Association of Ontario. Rob is active in the hydrogen industry through board and advisory roles and related new business opportunities.
Leo is the General Manager and Executive Director at CIMC Enric (3899.HK), a subordinate to the segment of energy, chemical engineering, and food equipment of China International Marine Containers (“CIMC”) (2039.HK).
Leo first joined CIMC as an Officer of the quality control department in 1997 and has held multiple senior positions at CIMC Group including Sales Manager, Deputy General Manager, Assistant to General Manager, and General Manager.
Currently, Leo serves as the Chairman of the board of CIMC Safeway Technologies Co., Ltd. He has also been the Vice President of the China Container Industry Association since 2019 and holds directorships in certain subsidiaries of the CIMC Group.
Leo holds an EMBA from the China Europe International Business School and a Bachelor's in Vessel and Marine Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology.
James is the Executive Director of the Chinney Group. The Group’s four publicly listed Hong Kong subsidiaries: Hon Kwok Land (0160.HK), Chinney Investments (0216.HK), Chinney Alliance (0385.HK), and Chinney Kin Wing (1556.HK) are focused on high-tech Engineering and Real Estate. The businesses range from building their own 80-storey Hon Kwok Tower in Shenzhen to developing and operating Hong Kong’s largest data center to installing the air traffic control radar at the Hong Kong Airport. This 2900+ person family business was founded by his great grandfather in Nanjing in the 1920’s to build China’s railway system.
He split his childhood between the US, Canada, and Hong Kong. After graduating from the University of Washington, he went on to earn a master’s degree from the Florida Institute of Technology in Information Systems Engineering as well as a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of Law. He is a Phi Kappa Phi member and an advocate for Lifelong Learning. Professionally, he is a member of the California Bar as well as a licensed California Real Estate Broker. He is also a LEED Green Associate and Well AP.
Before joining his family business in 2010, James held positions variously as a lawyer on Toyota’s eDiscovery team in Torrance, California, and as a tax lawyer at Baker and McKenzie (Los Angeles/Hong Kong) and Price Waterhouse Coopers (San Francisco).
He served as a delegate to the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference for Jiangsu Province until 2018. In addition, he serves on the Board of Trustees of the Florida Institute of Technology (otherwise called NASA U) where he is also an adjunct professor teaching Business and Healthcare Law and was the 2018 Outstanding Alumni Award winner. Currently, he serves as a Global Governing Trustee for the Urban Land Institute, as well as on the International Advisory Board of the Essec Business School in Paris. He is one of the founders of the Seattle I-District Asian Street Fair (now in its 35thSeason) and created Seattle’s first-ever Computer Dating Dance in 1983. His MENSA membership dates from 1980. He has published and spoken widely on subjects including eDiscovery, Social Media Policy in the workplace, China for newbies, and more recently, China and the One Belt One Road Initiative. An opinionated traveler, James ranks among the top 1% of reviewers on TripAdvisor.com
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Frank, as the Senior Vice President Asia, is a member of the executive management group of Hexagon Purus ASA (HPUR), a daughter company of Norwegian Hexagon Composites ASA, which is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The Hexagon Group of companies is a world leader in composite high-pressure storage for energy gases with plants in Norway, North America, Germany, and China. In CIMC–HEXAGON, a JV between CIMC ENRIC and Hexagon Purus, Frank holds positions as the Chairman of the Board of the China-based Type 4 cylinder production company and he is a board member in the Hong Kong-based JV holdings.
Frank joined Hexagon in 2005 and held management positions in Sales and Business Unit management both in Europe and US. For over 30 years he is dedicated to energy transition and cleaner air with natural gas vehicles, renewable gas, and hydrogen in the Asian markets.
Frank holds a Master of Mechanical Engineering degree as Dipl.Ing. from the German Mannheim University of Applied Sciences, and a Bachelor’s degree in German Law from the University of Constance.
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Prof. Yang Wang took office as Vice President for Institutional Advancement of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology ("HKUST") on 1 October 2020. He joined the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology as the Head of the Department of Mathematics in 2014 and he became the Dean of School of Science in 2016.
Prof. Wang is an internationally respected scholar with wide-ranging research interests, having published over 100 research journal papers in both pure and interdisciplinary mathematics. During his tenure as Dean of Science, Prof. Wang founded the HKUST Big Data Institute and launched the popular Big Data Technology MSc program.
Prof. Wang received his Bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of Science and Technology of China, and his Ph.D. degree from Harvard University. He was a faculty member of the Georgia Institute of Technology, before becoming the Department Chair of Mathematics at Michigan State University.
Charleston Sin is a champion for innovation and the disruptive application of new technologies in local and international communities. As a 25-year veteran of the information technology and telecommunications industry, he now serves as the Executive Director of the MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node, which organizes and advocates for innovation in Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific.
Prior to joining MIT, Charleston held executive positions in research & development, product management, and sales & marketing at VMware, Cisco Systems, and Nortel Networks in the United States, Canada, Asia Pacific, and Greater China. His primary interests lie in key technological trends, including AI, blockchain, data science, digital health, fintech, and sustainability. Charleston is a frequent public speaker on entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology and also teaches part-time at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and the University of Hong Kong.
Charleston received his PhD in Management Sciences at The University of Waterloo in Canada. He serves on the Board of Directors of Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company, and acts as a Professor of Practice in the Faculty of Business at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Directors (FHKIoD), and a Vice President of the eHealth Consortium.
George Poh is a seasoned business leader with over 30 years of leadership experience across electronics, precision engineering, and industrial manufacturing. He is widely recognised for driving large-scale business transformation, value creation, and cross-border growth in complex global operating environments.
As former Chief Executive Officer of Unisteel Group, George led the company’s successful transformation from an SME into a publicly listed company on the Singapore Exchange. He later played a pivotal role in Unisteel’s landmark US$575 million privatisation by KKR. Working closely with the private equity sponsor, he drove operational improvements, strategic expansion, and value enhancement, culminating in a highly successful exit through the sale of Unisteel to Swiss-listed SFS Group in 2012.
Following the acquisition, George was instrumental in Unisteel’s integration into SFS Group and subsequently served on the SFS Group Executive Board as Head of Division Electronics. In this role, he led regional expansion across Asia and championed the consolidation and scaling of manufacturing operations in China and Malaysia, strengthening operational efficiency, resilience, and long-term competitiveness.
Now retired from executive management roles, George currently serves as Non-Executive Chairman of Dou Yee Technology Group.
George holds an MBA from the University of Hull (UK) and a Bachelor of Engineering (First Class Honours) from the University of Sheffield (UK), and is a Senior Accredited Director of the Singapore Institute of Directors.
Cliff is the Chairman and CEO of Templewater. Prior to founding Templewater, he was the Senior Vice President at Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited (CTFE), focusing on private equity transactions, global mergers and acquisitions, and corporate development, deploying over US$5 billion of capital during his five years with the firm.
Cliff was a director of Goshawk Aviation, Alinta Energy Ltd., CTF Energy Ltd., and CTF Financial Holdings Ltd. Prior to CTFE, he was with HSBC and Deutsche Bank investment banking division in Hong Kong. Presently, Cliff also serves as the Chairman of the Board of New World First Bus and CityBus, which are the largest bus operators on Hong Kong Island.
Cliff holds a Master of Engineering Science degree from Harvard University, and a Bachelor of Applied Sciences degree from the University of Waterloo. Cliff is based in Hong Kong and is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Cliff is an SFC Licensed Representative (LR) for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
Nicolas co-founded Templewater with Cliff. Prior to establishing the firm, he served as the Country Head of Investec Hong Kong and China. He joined Investec’s Hong Kong office in February 2007, following three years in the Specialized Finance division of Investec in Johannesburg.
Since 2007, Nicolas has managed the deployment of over US$5bn in capital across 40 equity-linked transactions throughout China, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong across PE and other instruments.
Nicolas holds a Master of Science in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management from the London School of Economics and a Master of Science in Public Management from Sciences Po in Paris. Nicolas is based in Hong Kong and fluent in English and French.
Nicolas is an SFC Responsible Officer (RO) for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
Michael joined Templewater in June 2020 bringing with him 16 years of experience in mergers & acquisitions, capital raising, joint ventures and IPO transactions, management, and as well as restructuring from his career in professional services firms, privately-owned and multinational enterprises.
Michael has been involved with Cliff and Investec in private equity transactions as early as 2011. Prior to joining Templewater, Michael served on the board of Tom Tailor Group (Germany) and St. John Knits International (USA) and held the CFO position at LANVIN Group (formerly “Fosun Fashion Group"). He was previously Head of Portfolio Management at Fosun Group Investment Management where he oversaw Fosun’s over 300 PE and VC investments globally.
Michael started his career with KPMG Australia, soon after obtaining his Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne, and Michael was qualified as an accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants whilst at KPMG Australia. Michael is also an industry mentor with Tsinghua University Schwarzman College. Michael is based in Hong Kong and fluent in English and Mandarin.
Michael is an SFC Licensed Representative (LR) for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
Yufeng is a Partner and Head of Technology Investment at Templewater and one of the founding members. He established the firm’s energy transition investment strategy and the dedicated investment team and is responsible for overall development of the strategy. He also served as a Director of Bravo Transport, the largest bus operator on Hong Kong Island. Currently, Yufeng is the Director of Wisdom Motor, a leading zero-emission commercial vehicle developer and manufacturer. Prior to founding Templewater, Yufeng was the Executive President of Investec Hong Kong and Mainland China. He had 16 years of experience across various industries including 12 years in banking and 4 years in manufacturing.
Yufeng is a CFA Charter Holder and holds a Doctorate Degree in Automatic Control and Systems Engineering from the University of Sheffield and a Bachelor of Engineering in Automatic Control from the South China University of Technology. Yufeng is based in Hong Kong and is fluent in English and Mandarin.
Yufeng is an SFC Responsible Officer (RO) for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4 and Type 9.
Simon joined Templewater in May 2022, bringing with him 18 years of experience in private equity and investment banking and transaction experience in Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, and Israel. Simon has led buyout investments and exits representing over US$5bn of transaction value and has also participated in buyout investments representing over US$3bn of capital deployed and US$40bn of transaction value, and was a director for Compo Expert, Lumenis, and J.D. Power, respectively. Furthermore, Simon has worked with Templewater’s Founding Partner, Cliff Zhang, in transactions as early as 2011.
Before joining Templewater, Simon was a Partner at XJ Capital, where he headed the private equity buyout practice, and built and led a team in sourcing, executing, and managing investments with a value creation angle in China. Prior to XJ Capital, Simon was Managing Director of XIO Group, a global alternative investments platform that focused on cross-border buyouts. Prior to joining XIO Group, Simon was Executive Director at Goldman Sachs and was with the firm in both New York and Hong Kong in its Principal Investment Area division and Investment Banking Division, respectively.
Simon started his private equity career at Morgenthaler, a mid-market buyout firm based in the US, and received B.A. in Economics and Philosophy from Columbia University. Simon is based in Hong Kong and is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Alfred joined Templewater in June 2023 and leads the firm’s Technology Investment. He also serves as a director in portfolio companies Wisdom Motor and Hysata. Alfred brings over 25 years of investment and executive operating experience in commercializing technology innovation and directing global expansion. Prior to joining Templewater, Alfred was the Asia Pacific CEO and Managing Director of Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) where he led regional growth strategy, P&L, corporate & business development, and joint venture partnerships in China. His sector expertise spans across hydrogen, electrification, transportation, and manufacturing.
Alfred holds Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Engineering degrees from the University of British Columbia, an MBA from Simon Fraser University, and has completed an executive leadership program on corporate governance from Stanford University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer (non-practicing) in Canada. Alfred is based in Hong Kong and is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Ting joined Investec Hong Kong (Principal Investments) in September 2007, structuring and executing over 40 equity and debt transactions. Since 2007 and during his tenure at Investec Asia, Ting has overseen the deployment of circ. US$600m capital in transactions throughout the Asia Pacific region.
Ting completed a Bachelor of Economics from Shanghai University, and an MBA from Wits Business School. Ting is based in Hong Kong and is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Shanghainese.
Ting is an SFC Licensed Representative (LR) for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
How Jit brings more than 25 years of portfolio management and value creation experience, having worked with leading private equity firms as an operating partner, portfolio CEO and general manager, and senior advisor. Previously, How Jit was Managing Director at Creador, a Malaysia-based private equity firm. His executive track record includes creating enterprise value in mid-market CEO and general manager roles, including eight years as portfolio general manager for Kohlberg & Co., where he built a new China business from the ground up. He also served as Managing Director and Head of the China Performance Improvement Practice at Alvarez & Marsal, where he expanded the practice fivefold during the COVID period. Earlier in his career, How Jit held roles across new venture development at Grab, engineering, lean transformation and operations in the automotive and aerospace industries.
How Jit holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and an Executive Master of Business Administration from Northwestern Kellogg-HKUST. He is fluent in English, Mandarin, Malay and Cantonese.
Alice joined Templewater in January 2026, bringing with her over 15 years of capital market and investment experience.
Before joining Templewater, she based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, headed up the investment team of ewpartners – a Saudi Sovereign fund backed PE firm, helped Chinese companies to expand business in MENA region, led several of the firm’s corner stone transactions, including J&T Express KSA, Sahm Capital, and USP, and seated as board member or observer in these companies.
Prior to ewpartners, Alice previously held roles at Credit Suisse, Merrill Lynch, HSBC, and a HK based financial group Oriental Patron.
Alice holds a dual master's degree of International Management from Bocconi University and Fudan University, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Design from Tianjin University. She is fluent in English and Mandarin.
Laurent brings over 25 years of real estate investment and asset management experience across Asia Pacific and globally. Prior to joining Templewater, Laurent was Head of Investments – Asia Pacific at Ivanhoé Cambridge (part of CDPQ, now La Caisse), where he spearheaded investment initiatives across the region, establishing over a dozen ventures, partnerships, and funds with a total investment capacity exceeding US$6 billion. A major highlight was student housing and multi-family residential, with successful ventures launched in Australia and Japan. Before that, Laurent worked for the Dalian Wanda Group, where he established the international real estate investment platform, shaping the group’s overseas investment vision, and managing a portfolio exceeding US$10 billion in gross development value.
Laurent holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a Master’s degree in Regional and Urban Planning from the London School of Economics. He is fluent in English, Mandarin, and French.
Paxton joined Templewater in August 2024 as a Director in the Buyout team. He brings extensive investment experience across the industrials and business services sectors, having led and executed large cap and mid cap transactions across Asia.
Prior to joining Templewater, Paxton was a Vice President at FountainVest Partners, where he played a key role in major private equity transactions, including the buyout of Rokin Logistics from Korea’s CJ Group. He played a critical role in the due diligence and post-investment value creation, and served as a Board Director overseeing M&A, strategy, and finance functions.
Before FountainVest, Paxton worked at Baring Private Equity Asia, where he contributed to landmark deals such as the buyout of HCP Packaging. He started his career in investment banking at Citigroup Global Markets in Hong Kong, supporting M&A and capital-raising transactions across diversified industrials.
Paxton holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.S. and M.S. in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research from Columbia University. He is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese and is based in Hong Kong.
Paxton is an SFC Licensed Representative (LR) for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
Baidi joined Templewater in June 2023, bringing with her 10+ years investment experience across broader technology sector in Asia Pacific, North America and Europe. Baidi has led and executed investments and exits representing over US$5bn of transaction value, with notable growth investments such as Neolix, Marvel-Tech, Hysata, Discord, Reddit, Policybazaar, Khatabook, Udaan, and MX Play for which she served as director, and major buyout investments such as Sumo Digital, and Funcom.
Before joining Templewater, Baidi was Director at Tencent Investment, where she led multiple initiatives in sourcing, executing and managing investments in key regions such as Mainland China, India & SEA, and Europe & US, and in major tech segments across multiple geographies. Prior to Tencent, Baidi worked as operations manager in Uber China, and associate at A Capital, a cross-border private equity firm focusing on investing in European midcaps with value creation angle in China.
Baidi attended MBA at Kellogg, Northwestern University in the US, and received dual BBA from ESSEC in France and Tongji University in China. She is fluent in English, Mandarin, and French.
Baidi is an SFC Licensed Representative (LR) for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
Austin joined Templewater in December 2025 as a Director in the Mid-Market Buyout team, bringing with him 14 years of mid-market private equity investment and value creation experience in Asia.
Prior to joining Templewater, Austin was a Director and founding team member of StateSquare Capital, where he led sourcing, evaluation and execution of investments in B2B sectors with a cross-border value creation angle. He also co-led fundraising efforts there.
Prior to StateSquare Capital, Austin spent nearly 12 years with Novo Tellus Capital Partners, where he was responsible for deal evaluation, execution as well as portfolio value creation and exit, focusing on industrials and technology sectors. He led the investments into precision manufacturing companies like Grand Venture Technology, Sunningdale Tech, MFS Technology, and Smartflex Technology.
Austin holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Nanyang Technological University. Austin is fluent in English and Mandarin and is based in Singapore.
Mike joined Templewater in July 2022 with 8 years of investment banking and buyout private equity experience across North America and Asia. Prior to joining Templewater, Mike was a Vice President at XJ Capital where he helped lead the execution of private equity transactions. Prior to XJ Capital, Mike was with Levine Leitchtman Capital Partners and Sunstone Partners in the United States where he focused on buyout transactions in industrials, business services, and TMT sectors. Mike began his career with Deutsche Bank in New York.
Mike holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Duke University. Mike is based in Singapore and is fluent in English and Mandarin.
Mike is an SFC Licensed Representative (LR) for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
Abdulwahab joined Templewater in January 2026 as a Senior Advisor in the Technology Investment Team, bringing over 35 years of experience across upstream energy, joint ventures and large-scale energy projects in the Middle East and internationally.
Prior to joining Templewater, Abdulwahab was an Independent Consultant based in Oman, where he advised clients across oil and gas and related business models throughout the full project lifecycle, providing an integrated commercial, managerial and technical lens.
Before that, Abdulwahab served as Vice President at OQ (formally known as Oman Oil Company), where he led and oversaw a portfolio of producing and exploration assets in Oman and Kazakhstan. In this role, he spearheaded multi-billion-dollar development projects, managed annual capital allocations and profitability outcomes, and maintained influential partnerships with various joint venture partners and government bodies.
Earlier, Abdulwahab was Joint Ventures Director at Oman Oil Company Exploration & Production, where he focused on joint venture governance, commercial structuring, risk management and value realisation across major energy investments.
Abdulwahab holds a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and is based in Oman.
David joined Templewater in October 2024 as a Vice President, bringing 7 years of experience in private equity and cross-border investments. Prior to Templewater, David was a Senior Associate at Cornell Capital, where he evaluated, executed, and managed cross-border buyout investments across sectors such as industrials and business services. Earlier in his career, David worked at XJ Capital, focusing on cross-border buyout and significant minority investments, and at Goldman Sachs External Investing Group (formerly AIMS Private Equity Group), where he specialized in GP-led secondaries and buyout co-investments globally.
David holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a Finance Concentration from Duke University. He is fluent in English and Mandarin and is based in Hong Kong.
David is an SFC Licensed Representative (LR) for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
Rick joined Templewater in September 2025 as a Vice President in the Technology Investment Team, bringing with him 8 years of investment experience across Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
Prior to joining Templewater, Rick spent 4 years at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), where he focused on direct private equity investments across APAC, with typical ticket sizes of US$100–200 million. He participated in and executed US$2 billion of investments in multiple countries (China, South Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia) across various stages and deal types (VC/Growth, structured significant minority, LBO/take-private, PIPE, etc.).
Prior to ADIA, Rick worked at AI technology company SenseTime Group’s Investment Team, where he focused on growth-stage minority investments and strategic M&As across AI, robotics, IoT, and technology infrastructure. He started his career as an Investment Banking Analyst at Morgan Stanley in Hong Kong, where he worked on cross-border M&A and IPO transactions in the industrial technology sector.
Rick holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the Stern School of Business at New York University. He is fluent in English and Mandarin and is based in Hong Kong.
Averey joined Templewater in January 2023 as a member of the Technology Investment Team, where he focuses on deal execution and fund support for Templewater's technology and energy transition investments. He brings over six years of experience spanning renewable energy investment, project finance, and energy technology R&D.
Prior to joining Templewater, Averey spent over three years at NEFIN Group, an APAC-focused commercial and industrial renewable energy investment and development platform backed by ACEN of the Ayala Group. He was involved in equity fundraising, non-recourse project and acquisition financing, technical and commercial due diligence, business development, and project development for large-scale and rooftop solar PV investment opportunities across Greater China, Australia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand.
Averey holds a Master of Engineering in Materials Science & Engineering from Imperial College London and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he conducted research on electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries. He is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin and is based between Hong Kong and Muscat, Oman.
Averey is an SFC Licensed Representative (LR) for Regulated Activities Type 1 and Type 4.
Rish joined Templewater in January 2024 with over seven years of investment banking and buyout private equity experience across Europe. Prior to joining Templewater, Rish spent four years at a UK Middle Market Private Equity Fund, Cairngorm Capital, where he worked on new investments as well as with portfolio companies in the industrials, distribution, business services and healthcare sectors. Rish began his career with Jefferies in their European TMT Investment Banking Team in London.
Rish holds a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University and is based in Hong Kong.
Rish is an SFC Licensed Representative (LR) for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
Lan joined Templewater in April 2025 with six years of experience in investment banking and private equity investments. Prior to joining Templewater, Lan was a Senior Associate at TA Associates, where she helped lead buyout execution and portfolio management across the Asia Pacific. She began her career in Citigroup in San Francisco, focusing on M&A and capital markets transactions in the global technology sector.
Lan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics and Financial Economics from Claremont McKenna College. Lan is based in Hong Kong and is fluent in English and Vietnamese.
Lan is an SFC Licensed Representative for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
Karence joined the Investec Hong Kong office to oversee the support team in 2017. She has twenty-two years of experience across various roles in investment banking compliance and operations. Prior to joining Templewater, she was Vice President of Operations at KGI Asia Limited for four years. Before that, she was the Chief Operating Officer at CIMB Securities Limited (now kwown as CGS International Securities) in Hong Kong for sixteen years.
Karence is responsible for compliance and overall oversight of the back-office functions including but not limited to administration & operations support, human resources, regulatory reporting, finance and IT, etc.
Karence has an MBA from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and a Bachelor in Business Administration from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Karence is based in Hong Kong and is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Jason Li is Director of Investor Relations at Templewater, which he joined in January 2021. He brings 15+ years of experience across real estate private equity, asset management, integrated resorts, and hospitality. At Templewater, Jason leads capital raising, business development, corporate partnerships, marketing and investor relations.
He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, is based in Hong Kong, and is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Jason is an SFC Licensed Representative for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
Roy Cheng joined Templewater in December 2025 as Legal Director. Prior to joining Templewater, Roy served as General Counsel at Lanvin Group, a NYSE-listed global fashion and luxury investment platform. Before that, he was Legal Counsel for the private equity fund management arm of Fosun International, where he advised on cross-border investments and fund operations. Roy began his career at leading PRC law firms specializing in capital markets and securities law.
He holds a Bachelor of Laws from East China University of Political Science and Law and a Master of Laws from Boston University School of Law. Roy is fluent in English and Mandarin and is based in Hong Kong.
Andy joined Templewater in August 2023 as Senior Manager of Finance, bringing over 14 years of experience in accounting and finance across asset management and investment banking.
Prior to joining Templewater, Andy served as Assistant Accounting Manager at Enabo Asset Management, where he orchestrated the financial launch of a new hedge fund with US$4 bn in AUM. He established the securities trade settlement framework and implemented robust internal controls to support operational integrity and scalability. Before that, he was Team Lead Account Analyst at Bank of New York Mellon, where he led critical reconciliation testing during a firm-wide system migration. Andy has also held positions at T.Rowe Price, Hony Capital and Wells Fargo Bank.
Andy holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a double major in Accounting and Finance from Monash University and is a CPA Australia qualified accountant. He is fluent in English and Cantonese and is based in Hong Kong.
Alan joined Templewater in April 2019 and currently serves as the IT Senior Manager. Prior to joining Templewater, he worked as a Project Manager and System Consultant at Digital China (HK) Limited. With over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, Alan has successfully managed a wide range of projects across both private and public sectors, focusing primarily on banking institutions and government divisions.
Based in Hong Kong, Alan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of London. He is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Eric joined Templewater in October 2020, bringing experience in investment banking, financial services, and corporate sectors. He primarily focuses on capital raising, business development, and investor relations for the firm.
Eric holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Southern California. Eric is based in Hong Kong and is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Eric is an SFC Licensed Representative (LR) for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
Jared Yin joined Templewater in July 2026, bringing seven years of experience across investment banking and investor relations.
Prior to joining Templewater, Jared spent six years in investment banking at Bank of America and J.P. Morgan. He focused on the APAC healthcare sector, where he helped lead and execute a broad range of transactions, including cross-border M&A, business development and strategic partnership transactions, IPOs and equity-linked offerings.
Jared holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from New York University. He is fluent in English and Mandarin and is based in Hong Kong.
Jared is an SFC Licensed Representative for Regulated Activities Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9.
