ABOUT US
NextNova is the ultimate community for young professionals craving career excellence.
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LASTING CONNECTIONS
Meet like-minded professionals from all industries and unfold common interests
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INSPIRING CONVERSATIONS
Learn from influential industry leaders and up and coming entrepreneurs
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ELEVATED LIFESTYLE
Access private events, deluxe experiences, and partner business discounts
MEET OUR TEAM
At NextNova, we take pride in our passionate professionals from diverse backgrounds who possess a deep understanding of the industry.
LILIAN HO
Founder and CEO
● 8 years+ experience in investment banking, private banking and private equity
● Featured on TVB News & NowTV Finance
● Director at a Global Investment Bank
● Ex-Goldman Sachs investment banker
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EDWARD
Chief Operating Officer
● Practicing lawyer
● Practicing NY attorney
● Former Lecturer (Non-Clinical) at HKU, CityU
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DAVID
Head of Mainland China Team
● Former IBD banker at Credit Suisse, HSBC and China Securities International
● BA in Economics, UCLA (High Distinction)
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MEET OUR ADVISORS
Paul Kam
Trilingual Communications Coach
● 18+ years financial industry experience across commercial banking, asset management, crypto and insurance
● Communications coach with senior clients including law firm partners, C-suite executives, and global IBs
● Ex HSBC banker, CPA
Henry Hau
CEO of Family Office, Infinity Asset Management Limited
● 20+ years in finance, managing $2B+ AUM
● Former MD & CIO at Kingkey AM; Director at Julius Baer & Credit Suisse
● PhD (Nanjing University), MBA (Manchester Business School), BSc Economics (UNSW)
● Committee Member (CPPCC Huizhou); Founding Member, Family Office Founation (HK)
Alex Cheung
Head of Human Resources for Asia PineBridge Investments
● 18+ years in HR across financial services and luxury retail
● MD, Head of HR Asia at PineBridge Investments
● Former HR leader at Manulife, Richemont, AXA IM, and PwC
● MBA from HKUST; BSc in Finance from USC
Aries Tung
Former Board Director, UBS Asset Management
● 30+ years of experience in asset management, business consulting and AI
● Former Board Director, UBS Asset Management
● RO and Certified Accountant
Cecilia Zhang
Portfolio Manager at Hedge Fund
● 15+ years of experience across investment banking, private equity and hedge fund
● Portfolio Manager at Asia's Leading Hedge Fund
● Held roles at KKR, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs etc.
● Council Member, Asia Pacific Entrepreneurs Association
Jen Flowers
Former Department Head, HSBC Wealth and Personal Banking
● 20+ years of experience in fintech, wealth management, consulting and marketing
● Head of Asia at London's fast-growing fintech startup
● Former Group Head at HSBC, held senior roles at PwC and Deloitte
● Founder & Co-chair of TEDxTinHauWomen
Joseph P Chu
CEO of Odysseus Capital Group
● 35+ years of experience in investment banking, asset management, and private equity
● CEO of Odysseus Capital Asia Limited
● Held roles at Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, UBS, CLSA etc.
Florian Pecher
Founder of Imperative Advisory
● 20+ years of experience in investment banking, executive coaching, and strategic advisory
● Head of Sales Management at HSBC Hong Kong
● Former Director in HSBC's M&A Advisory team
● ICF and Newfield Certified Executive Coach
Power Siu
Head of Greater China Business for a leading alternative investment firm in Asia-Pacific
● 20+ years of experience in private credit, private equity, and special situations
● Head of Greater China Business at OCP Asia
● Former roles at Morgan Stanley, GCL Capital, and Crosby Capital
● Board Director and Interim CEO of a leading cinema chain in China
● Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
