Roger Ku
About Roger Ku
Roger Ku serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Development at Axis Capital, where he has worked since 2007. He holds a BA from Cornell University and an MBA from The University of Chicago, and has extensive experience in managing transactions and strategic initiatives across various sectors.
Work at Axis Capital
Roger Ku has served as the Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Development at Axis Capital since 2007. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing corporate development strategies and initiatives. His tenure at Axis Capital spans 17 years, during which he has played a significant role in shaping the company's strategic direction and enhancing its competitive positioning in the market.
Education and Expertise
Roger Ku earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business, completing the program from 1999 to 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in corporate development and financial analysis.
Background
Prior to his current role at Axis Capital, Roger Ku gained valuable experience in the financial sector. He worked as a Senior Financial Analyst in the Investment Banking - Financial Institutions Group at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette from 1998 to 1999. He also held positions at UBS Securities and Prudential Equity Group, focusing on equity research and investment banking, which contributed to his comprehensive understanding of financial markets.
Achievements
Roger Ku has extensive experience in managing all phases of transactions, which includes sourcing, strategic and financial evaluation, multi-functional due diligence, negotiation, structuring, closing, and integration. He has led the monitoring of strategic investments across various sectors, including start-up/VC, growth equity transactions, and insurance technology firms. His role involves defining and driving enterprise-wide strategic initiatives to enhance business performance.