Jimmy Leong, Founder

Jimmy serves as the Founder and Managing Director of SinoAm Capital, a Private Family Investment Company specializing in private equity, venture capital, real estate, alternatives, and public markets.

With a remarkable career spanning over 30 years, Jimmy is a seasoned professional with expertise in crafting comprehensive investment strategies, overseeing asset allocation, managing risk, designing investment and fund structures, wealth management, wealth preservation, and delivering optimal performance while aligning with investment objectives.

Throughout his career, Jimmy has held senior management positions in notable Asian and international financial institutions. Notably, he was the Head of Asia at a global investor services firm that was subsequently acquired and rebranded, where he assumed the role of Chief Commercial Officer, Asia, and Head of Funds, Asia. Based in Singapore, Jimmy played a pivotal role in developing and maintaining client relationships, contributing to the expansion and solidification of the firm's reputation across business segments in the Asian region.

Previously, Jimmy served as the Founder and Managing Director of a real estate fund management company in Singapore, CEO of a Hong Kong-based family office, and CEO for a Hong Kong-listed financial services company. His extensive management experience also encompasses renowned financial institutions, including JP Morgan, Standard Chartered Bank, Bank SinoPac and MF Global Ltd. In these roles, he held senior positions in global and capital markets, treasury, asset management, and wealth management divisions across all asset classes.

In the late 1990s, Jimmy played a pivotal role in establishing and managing a family office focused on global multi-asset classes, achieving consistent growth over five years.

Jimmy is a respected figure in the industry, regularly attending and speaking at industry events. Additionally, he serves as a lecturer for the Henley Executive Hedge Fund Program at the University of Reading, UK.

Possessing a Bachelor of Science degree from Washington University in Saint Louis, Missouri, Jimmy also holds a certification in Real Estate Finance and Investment from the Kellogg School of Management. His extensive network of global industry contacts and wealth of experience in financial products and services further enhance his role as a leading figure in the finance and investment landscape.