Byron Zhao

Byron Zhao joined CLSA Capital Partners in April 2006， responsible for deal sourcing， acquisition and underwriting of real estate investments in China and Taiwan. Mr. Zhao has more than 10 years of experience in real estate advising and acquisition in China.

Prior to joining CLSA Capital Partners， Mr. Zhao led ERGO Trust Asia's direct investment and fund management business in China. Mr. Zhao also supported the real estate asset management business on a regional basis and was involved in capital raising for Ergot's investment fund. Prior to joining ERGO， Mr. Zhao was the Head of Investment and Consultancy in the Shanghai office of DTZ Debenhams Tie Leung， responsible for advisory work for investors and owners of both residential and commercial real estate. Mr. Zhao also worked in Canada for TD Waterhouse Investors Services.

Mr. Zhao holds an MBA with a focus in Corporate Finance/ Real Estate from York University in Toronto， Ontario as well as a Bachelor degree in English from Shanghai University. He speaks fluent English， Mandarin， and Shanghainese.