Summary:
Mr. Christophe Lee, graduated from University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1987 -1991)
Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science and Engineering (with extensive coursework in The Wharton School)
Christophe Lee is a leading figure in the Asian investment industry. He has more than 25 years of broad ranged financial services experience, and a proven track record in building up new businesses. (Prior SFC Registration, Responsible Officer – Type 1, 2, 4, 9 (Type 9 currently active)). Mr. Lee is currently Committee Member of Tong Ze Group Investment Committee.
Mr. Lee was previously the most senior business management professional in Asia-Pacific for Morgan Stanley owned global hedge fund FrontPoint Partners (09/2010-05/2011). Prior to that he built up and managed various profitable new businesses for Hong Kong listed Sun Hung Kai Financial Group (“SHK”) over a 10 year period (08/2000-08/2010), including an alternative asset management business (peak AUM approx. US$ 1bn) and a wealth management business with 100+ financial planners. At SHK, Mr. Lee launched over a dozen hedge funds and a private equity fund. Prior, Mr. Lee worked at a number of global investment banks including Goldman Sachs and Bankers Trust.
Mr. Lee played an active role is the development of asset management industry in Hong Kong. His HKSAR government appointments include the Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) – New Business Committee since March 2013 and the advisory committee of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) from 2007 – 2009. Mr. Lee chaired AIMA Hong Kong (the global trade association for hedge funds) for 8 years from 2004 to 2012.
Mr. Lee is active in community work and serves on the board of various NGOs and foundations.
Recognitions – Mr. Lee was voted by AsianInvestor Magazine as one of the “Top 25 most influential people in Asian hedge funds” and by Asia Fund Manager as one of the “Top 50 Industry Leader”.
Past Working Experience :
Executive Director, Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C., Hong Kong (03/97 – 07/2000)
Associate – Derivatives Sales, Bankers Trust Company, Hong Kong (11/94 to 01/1997)
Head of Sales in Asia – Currency Options, Banque Indosuez, Hong Kong (07/1992 to 10/1994)
Trader, Societe Generale Options N.A. Inc, Philadelphia (09/1991 to 06/1992)
Community Appointments:
Member, Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) – New Business Committee (03/2013 to Present)
Committee Member, Advisory Committee, Securities and Futures Commission (06/2007 to 05/2009)
Chairman, The Alternative Investment Management Association Limited (AIMA), HK Chapter (Chairman, 09/2004 to 09/2012; Deputy Chairman, 10/2012 to 10/2014)
Committee Member, Financial Services Advisory Committee, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (06/2007 to 05/2011)
Board Member, Thomson Reuters Customer Advisory Board (09/2009 to Present)
Committee Member, Asian Financial Forum Steering Committee 2011 & 2012
Founder and Director, Ho-Sum Organisation Ltd. (06/2002 to Present)
Governor, The Keswick Foundation (01/2007 to Present)
Hong Kong Leadership Council Member, Global Fund for Children (02/2011 to Present)
Board Member, Bring Me A Book Foundation (11/2010 to 07/2012)
Board Member, The Feng Zikai Chinese Children’s Picture Book Award (02/2011 to 01/2014)