Xin Gu
About Xin Gu
Xin Gu serves as the Director of Capital Markets and Investments at Brown-Forman, bringing extensive experience in finance and risk management from previous roles at LyondellBasell, Hess Corporation, and Goldman Sachs.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Xin Gu serves as the Director of Capital Markets and Investments at Brown-Forman, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing capital allocation planning and investment strategies that align with the company's financial goals. His expertise in structured finance and risk management contributes to the effective management of financial resources within the organization. Gu's work is based in Louisville, Kentucky.
Previous Experience in Corporate Finance
Prior to joining Brown-Forman, Xin Gu worked at LyondellBasell as a Corporate Finance Manager from 2020 to 2022 in Houston, Texas. His role involved managing financial operations and contributing to strategic financial decisions. Before that, he held various positions in finance, including Senior Analyst in Corporate Treasury at Hess Corporation from 2016 to 2020, and Senior Associate at Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC from 2011 to 2014.
Educational Background
Xin Gu holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Finance from NYU Stern School of Business. This educational foundation supports his expertise in capital markets and investments.
Professional Certifications and Skills
Xin Gu is a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), which signifies his expertise in treasury management. He possesses skills in structured finance, capital allocation planning, and project financing. His experience includes managing FX and interest rate risk, which involves implementing strategies to mitigate financial risks associated with currency and interest rate fluctuations.
Career Progression in Finance
Xin Gu's career in finance began as an Investment Banking Technology Intern at Credit Suisse from 2006 to 2007. He then worked as an Analyst in Structured Credit at Goldman Sachs from 2008 to 2011. Following that, he served as a Fixed Income Senior Associate at Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC, and later as a Credit Trade Management professional at BlueMountain Capital Management from 2014 to 2016. His diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of financial markets.