Yinan (Aaron) Du
Economics and Electrical Engineering & Computer Science graduate, with Master's from MIT. Currently pursuing MBA at Harvard.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Skills: | Electrical Engineering, Engineering |
| Groups: | E-Challenge Competition 2009, Social e-challenge Competition 2009 [inactive], [INACTIVE] BASES E-Challenge 2010 |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | Harvard Business School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Kingdon Capital Management, LLC |
| Position: | Investment Analyst Intern |
| Time period: | May 2008 - July 2008 |
| Description: | Analyzed public investment opportunities for a 25-year-old $6 billion long-short hedge fund. Independently conducted extensive primary research and fundamental analyses. Evaluated several executable investment ideas in the gaming, lodging and consumer discretionary sectors. |
| Employer: | Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. |
| Position: | Private Equity Analyst |
| Time period: | December 2005 - November 2008 |
| Description: | Systematically screened and evaluated investment opportunities, performed due diligence within a cross-functional advisory team, and actively participated in executing leveraged buyouts and minority investment transactions across the Asia-Pacific region.
• As part of the founding team in Asia, partook in the 1st KKR investments in Taiwan & Singapore • Conducted industry research, interviewed industry experts to identify investment opportunities. Built detailed financial models to evaluate investment returns, conducted due diligence and drafted investment memoranda for presentation to the internal investment committee • Developed 100-Day value creation plans with team to achieve operational improvement for portfolio companies • Participated in deal sourcing and selection of key consultants as part of the overall China strategy Selected Transaction Experience • Purchase of $230 million minority stake in Yageo Corp., a leading passive component manufacturer • $100 million public market investment in a leading commercial bank in Taiwan • $700+ million LBO of MMI Holdings, a precision machining manufacturer in Singapore • Attempted $2 billion LBO of New Zealand’s largest yellow page directories operator • Attempted LBO and minority investment in several regional cable operators in Taiwan |
| Employer: | J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc. |
| Position: | Investment Banking Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions Group |
| Time period: | December 2004 - November 2006 |
| Description: | Advised and interacted with senior management during various phases of execution, including the evaluation of strategic alternatives, financial diligence, valuation, and negotiations.
Selected Transaction Experience • Advised Lafarge SA on its $3 billion minority buy-in of its U.S. subsidiary • Advised on the $200 million sale of an integrated helicopter company |
EDUCATION
| University: | Harvard Business School |
| Time period: | 2007 - 2010 |
| Degree: | MBA |
| University: | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Time period: | 2000 - 2005 |
| Degree: | Dual S.B. degrees in Economics and Electrical Engineering & Computer Science |
| University: | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Time period: | 2000 - 2005 |
| Degree: | Master degree in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science |
INFORMATION
| Hobbies: | Enjoy international travel, karaoke, skiing and amateur photography. |
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