Justin Dzau
About Justin Dzau
Justin Dzau is a Director at Temasek, working in both San Francisco and Singapore, with a focus on U.S. investments since 2012.
Corporate Leadership at Temasek
Justin Dzau serves as Director at Temasek, operating out of San Francisco and Singapore. He has focused on the company's investments in the United States since 2012. Dzau was instrumental in establishing Temasek's San Francisco office, which launched in 2016. His pivotal role involves leading significant investment initiatives and expanding the firm's reach in the U.S. market.
Background in Corporate Law
Before joining Temasek, Justin Dzau worked as a Corporate Lawyer specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions at MinterEllison. He held this position from 2007 to 2012, based in Melbourne, Australia. His experience in corporate law provided a strong foundation for his subsequent work in investment and financial sectors.
Major Investment Initiatives
Dzau has played a lead role in Temasek's investments in several major companies, including Airbnb, Snowflake, Roblox, and DoorDash, all of which went public in 2020 and 2021. He also participated in high-profile leveraged buyouts and mergers, including the $67 billion takeover of EMC by a consortium including Dell and Silver Lake, and the $7 billion takeover of ADT by Apollo and Temasek, followed by its IPO in 2018.
Strategic Partnerships and Acquisitions
Justin Dzau has been pivotal in negotiating significant partnerships and acquisitions for Temasek. Notable transactions include the $1.1 billion leveraged buyout of Internet Brands by KKR and Temasek, and co-investing with JAB to acquire Dr Pepper Snapple for $19 billion, merging it with Keurig Green Mountain to form Keurig Dr Pepper. Further contributions include a $1.85 billion leveraged buyout of Global Healthcare Exchange and investments in companies like Thermo Fisher and Univar.
Collaboration with Google
Justin Dzau has been involved in strategic partnerships between Temasek and Google. Key investments include funding for Waymo and Verily, both enterprises under Google's umbrella. These collaborations highlight Dzau's role in broadening Temasek's portfolio through technology-driven investments and extended cooperation with major industry players.