Summary


Join this exclusive Young Leaders mentorship mid-term checking event ! 

We are excited to invite everyone of the Young Leaders Mentorship Program to a special sharing session featuring Sam Yang, the CEO and Co-Chairman of TutorABC.



About the Speaker:

Sam Yang is a third-generation investment banker with over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He previously held senior positions at Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch, managing over USD 3 billion and focusing on venture capital, pre-IPO, and IPO investments across the Asia Pacific region. Currently, Sam manages his family's investment office, which includes the acquisition of TutorABC, the world's leading platform for online English and Chinese language learning.


In addition to his role at TutorABC, Sam serves as the CEO of his family's non-profit organization, The Yang Foundation. The Yang Foundation is dedicated to developing sport, education, and international exchange for students from Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe.


Sam is also a seasoned instructor. He has taught the CFA program for over 20 years and currently serves as the lead trainer for analyst training programs at UBS, Credit Suisse, and Julius Baer in Hong Kong and Singapore. He is a certified Franklin Covey trainer and specializes in the "7 Habits of Highly Effective People."


Personal Background:

Sam's family hails from Taiwan, though he was born in Los Angeles, attended boarding school in England, and is now based in Taipei. An avid sports enthusiast, Sam has played county cricket for Gloucestershire and county rugby for Somerset during his school years. He remains active in sports, particularly golf, and is a member of prestigious clubs such as the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).


Education and Affiliations:

Sam holds a Master's in Entrepreneurship from Cambridge University, a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the City University of London, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). He is also a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), where he serves as Chairman of the East-West Chapter, and a member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO).



Join us for this insightful session, where Sam will share his extensive experience and insights with the Young Leaders Mentorship Program mentors and mentees. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from a leader who has excelled in both the business and philanthropic worlds.



Register now! 

Agenda

18:00 - 18:20
Registration
18:20 - 18:25
Welcome by BCCT CEO Colin Giles
18:25 - 19:30
Presentation by Sam Yang
19:30 - 19:40
Q&A
19:40 - 20:00
Networking

Speakers

  • Colin Giles (CEO of British Chamber of Commerce in Taipei)

    Colin Giles

    CEO of British Chamber of Commerce in Taipei

  • Sam Yang (CEO and Co-Chairman of Tutorabc)

    Sam Yang

    CEO and Co-Chairman of Tutorabc

    Career
    Sam is a 3rd generation investment banker with over 25 years of experience. He was previously a senior banker at Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch where he managed over USD 3 billion with a focus on venture capital, pre-IPO, and IPO investments in the Asia Pacific Region. Sam currently manages his family’s investment office, which includes the recent acquisition of TutorABC, the world’s leading platform for learning English and Chinese online. He currently serves as its Co-Chairman and CEO, and is an official sponsor of the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s Chevening Scholarship.

    Additionally, Sam is currently the CEO of his family’s non-profit foundation, The Yang Foundation, which is focused on the development of sport, education, and international exchange for students from Asia, Middle East and Eastern Europe.

    For the past 20 years he has been an instructor for the CFA program for levels 1, 2, and 3 and is currently the lead trainer for the analyst training programs at UBS / Credit Suisse and Julius Baer in HK and Singapore. Sam is also a certified trainer for Franklin Covey and specializes in the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

    Personal
    His family is originally from Taiwan, he was born in LA, he went to boarding school in England, and is now based in Taipei. He is keen on sport and previously played county cricket for Gloucestershire, and county rugby for Somerset as a schoolboy.

    He is currently a regular golfer and an occasional cricketer at the Hong Kong Cricket Club. He is a member of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), Lord's Taverners Cricket Club, the Emeriti Cricket Club, and various golf clubs around the world.

    Sam’s education includes Cambridge University (Masters in Entrepreneurship), City University of London (BSc Finance), and he is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Sam is also a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and Chairman of the East West Chapter, and a member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO).

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Tickets

Complimentary
Standard Price Complimentary

Venue

British Chamber of Commerce in Taipei

26F, President International Building
No 9-11 Song Gao Road

Taipei, Taiwan

If you have any questions please contact Kristina Tai

Contact Organizer

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