Kent Chen
Private Equity Investor at Neuberger Berma Asia /Hong Kong/
Profile
Kent Chen, CFA is a Managing Director of Neuberger Berman and leader of the firm’s private equity efforts in the Asia Pacific region.
Kent joined Neuberger Berman in May 2015 from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) after 17 years of central banking career in various positions including Deputy Chief Representative of the HKMA’s New York Office and Advisor to the Executive Director for China at the International Monetary Fund in Washington D.C.
From 2008, Kent helped to establish the HKMA’s private equity program, comprising of global buyout, Asia private equity and global energy investments.
Before joining the HKMA in 1998, he was Head of China Research at Daiwa Securities in Hong Kong covering the Chinese stocks market with a focus on infrastructure, energy and power equipment stocks.
Kent has been awarded the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and earned an MPA from Columbia University, MBA from University of Hull and BS in Economics from University of London.
Kent Chen active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Neuberger Berma Asia /Hong Kong/ | Private Equity Investor | 31/07/2015 |
Former positions of Kent Chen
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| International Monetary Fund | Consultant / Advisor | 31/12/2005 |
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (Investment Management)
 Hong Kong Monetary Authority (Investment Management) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Hong Kong Monetary Authority (Investment Management) (HKMA-IM) is the investment management division of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Hong Kong's central banking institution which was founded in 1993 when the Offices of the Exchange Fund and the Commissioner of Banking merged. Headquartered in Hong Kong, HKMA-IM aims to keep the Hong Kong dollar stable by managing the Exchange Fund. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2003 |
Daiwa Capital Markets (Hong Kong) Ltd.
 Daiwa Capital Markets (Hong Kong) Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Daiwa Capital Markets (Hong Kong) Ltd. (Daiwa HK) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered Hong Kong. The firm is a subsidiary of Daiwa Capital Markets Asia Holding BV, ultimately owned by Daiwa Securities Group, Inc. (TYO: 8601) in Japan. Founded in 1970, Daiwa HK offers brokerage services to an established international client base. | Analyst-Equity | 29/06/1998 |
Training of Kent Chen
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Graduate Degree |
| University of London | Undergraduate Degree |
| The University of Hull | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 4 |
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Hong Kong Monetary Authority (Investment Management)
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (Investment Management) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Hong Kong Monetary Authority (Investment Management) (HKMA-IM) is the investment management division of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Hong Kong's central banking institution which was founded in 1993 when the Offices of the Exchange Fund and the Commissioner of Banking merged. Headquartered in Hong Kong, HKMA-IM aims to keep the Hong Kong dollar stable by managing the Exchange Fund. | Finance |
| International Monetary Fund | Government |
Daiwa Capital Markets (Hong Kong) Ltd.
Daiwa Capital Markets (Hong Kong) Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Daiwa Capital Markets (Hong Kong) Ltd. (Daiwa HK) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered Hong Kong. The firm is a subsidiary of Daiwa Capital Markets Asia Holding BV, ultimately owned by Daiwa Securities Group, Inc. (TYO: 8601) in Japan. Founded in 1970, Daiwa HK offers brokerage services to an established international client base. | Finance |
| Neuberger Berma Asia /Hong Kong/ | Finance |
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