Daniel Cheng
About Daniel Cheng
Daniel Cheng is the Managing Director for Renewable Power & Transition at Brookfield Asset Management in Shanghai, China, overseeing renewable energy initiatives across the Asia Pacific region. He holds dual degrees in Finance and Mathematics and has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions.
Company
Daniel Cheng is currently working at Brookfield Asset Management as Managing Director, Renewable Power & Transition in Shanghai, China. He has been with Brookfield Asset Management since September 2015. In his role, Daniel is responsible for growing and managing Brookfield's renewable power business in China and oversees renewable power and transition initiatives across the Asia Pacific region, including countries like Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore.
Title
Daniel Cheng holds the position of Managing Director at Brookfield Asset Management, focusing on Renewable Power & Transition. His role involves managing Brookfield's renewable power business in the Asia Pacific region, particularly in China. As Managing Director, Daniel brings his extensive experience in portfolio management, mergers, and acquisitions to lead the firm's initiatives in renewable energy and transition.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Cheng has a strong academic background with dual degrees. He studied Finance at Wilfrid Laurier University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from 2008 to 2013. Concurrently, he studied Statistics at the University of Waterloo, achieving a Bachelor of Mathematics within the same period. His education in both finance and mathematics provides him with a robust foundation for his work in renewable power and transition.
Professional Background
Before joining Brookfield Asset Management, Daniel Cheng gathered significant experience in the finance sector. He worked as an Analyst in the Mergers & Acquisitions division at BMO Capital Markets from 2013 to 2015 and had an earlier stint at the same firm in 2011. Additionally, he served as an Analyst at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan in 2012 and at Meyers Norris Penny as a Staff Accountant in 2010. His career thus far demonstrates a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions and private capital investment.
Board Membership
Daniel Cheng is engaged in the business community as a board member of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. His role at the Chamber aligns with his position at Brookfield Asset Management, providing him with a platform to contribute to Canadian interests in China, particularly in the fields of renewable energy and business transition.