Before establishing Pagoda Capital in 2015, Mr. James Ieong has been working in private equity and asset management business for nearly 30 years, with extensive working experience in sovereign wealth funds on private equity investment and portfolio construction in various sectors.

Mr. James Ieong once served as MD at China Investment Corporation(CIC) responsible for PE investment globally; Senior Advisor of Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) responsible for PE investment in China. Engaged in private equity and asset management for nearly 30 years, he has rich experience in private equity investment and portfolio construction and has established a wide network of relationships in the healthcare, technology industries and investment circles in the Asia Pacific region.

James has a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance from RMIT University and a master’s degree in Applied Finance from Macquarie University in Australia. Notable Investments: DiDi ChuXing, Ant Finance, JD Finance, Ximalaya, Meituan Dianping, and ICON.

Main working experience
James’s professional career include Managing Director at China Investment Corporation (CIC); Senior Advisor of Queensland Investment Corporation(QIC), and a number of senior management positions at global investment banks, including State Street Corp., JP Morgan Asset Management, Credit Suisse, etc.