Lei Yang

Mainly engaged in both out-bound and in-bound cross-border M&A transactions, with focus on Asian countries.

M&A Advisory Firm Providing one-stop advisory services in M&A domain to assist potential client’s decisions from strategy planning through to the specific steps of execution and post-deal investor relations, as well as tailor-made operational support services for each M&A phase in accordance with each client's needs. Currently Engaged in both domestic deals within Japan market and cross-border deals between Japan and overseas market. With particular focus on Out-bound deals from Japan to Oceania Region, ASEAN and China market (including Hong Kong). In 2018, played a key role as a buyer-side financial adviser in closing a cross-border deal (between Japan and Australia) with the amount over 100 million U.S. dollars. Also taking a lead role in In-bound deals between overseas companies and Japan. A key member engaged in Investment to Japan Program promoted by JETRO.

-Business acceleration catalyzing open innovation through strategic collaboration between Japanese MNCs and Asian Start-ups. -Consultancy focusing on market entry strategy for Japanese companies from initial corporate registration up to PMI. -Strategic alliance with and investment in companies in rapidly growing Asian markets.

Internship -Organized and coordinated promotional events for Japanese food-related products. -Built relationship with local restaurants and promotion companies. Particularly, played a major role in developing partnership with one of the biggest Chinese online media in Melbourne.

Internship -Successfully reached more than 20 new or inactive clients in different scales across various industries within one month and successfully closed two new placements. -Organized training for junior employees regarding business development. -Took a major role in the marketing project with 2 team members over the fees scheme in recruitment industry.

Associate, Logistics Network Division (2007 - 2008) Participated in the project for establishing new logistics service with foreign partner and took the main role in promotion. Associate, Logistics Management Division (2008 - 2010) Carried out consultation on the on-going commodity trading business in the aim of operational optimization as well as trading compliance, which contribute to the award as an Authorized Economic Operator. Senior Associate, Iron & Steel Transport Division (2010 - 2013) -Implemented operational consulting for steel products transporation, in the area of route efficiency (shorter leadtime and cost minimization), which led to closing several multi-million deals and projects. -Managed and maintained good relationship with more than 10 agents (shipping companies and brokers) and successfully build partnership with new foreign agents.