Yiou Zhang
About Yiou Zhang
Yiou Zhang is the Assistant Vice President of ESG Investment Management at Temasek, specializing in ESG analysis and sustainable investing with a focus on macroeconomic research.
Title at Temasek
Yiou Zhang currently holds the position of Assistant Vice President, ESG Investment Management at Temasek. Zhang began this role in January 2020, focusing on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) analysis and sustainable investing.
Previous Roles and Experience
Yiou Zhang has an extensive background in both the public and private sectors, encompassing various roles in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, China, and Hong Kong. She has worked at Cartica Management, LLC as an Associate for Global Strategy and ESG from 2018 to 2019 and at The Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU) as an Access China contributor from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, Zhang has held positions at BowerGroupAsia, The Brookings Institution, Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center, Brunswick Group, Financial Times, J.P. Morgan, and Culture Yard.
Education and Academic Background
Yiou Zhang completed her Master of Arts (MA) in International Economics, China Studies, and International Development at The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) from 2016 to 2018. She also holds a BSc in Economics and Finance from HKUST Business School, where she studied from 2009 to 2013.
Expertise in ESG and Sustainable Investing
Yiou Zhang specializes in ESG analysis and sustainable investing. Her approach includes macroeconomic research with a strong emphasis on creating social impact through the financial industry. Her experience in diverse roles has provided her with a robust understanding of the significance of ESG principles in investment decisions.
Past Positions and Internships
Throughout her varied career, Yiou Zhang has undertaken multiple internships and part-time roles. These include positions as a Summer Investment Bank Operations Analyst at J.P. Morgan in 2012, a marketing and design intern at Culture Yard in 2010, and a new media intern at FTChinese.com under the Financial Times from 2012 to 2013. Her early career also involved roles such as a research intern at Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center and The Brookings Institution.