Compounding sustainably.
Investing in Asia since 2004.
Why It Matters?
Massive Scale
4,500,000,000+ people live in Asia.
It’s 60% of humanity.
Growth Opportunities
Asia has been responsible for over 60% of global growth in recent years.
We invest in businesses that will thrive from this growth.
Sustainability Issues
Climate change, clean air, clean water, and social stability are impacting economies and markets.
These risks need to be included in any investment analysis.
Long-term Value Creation
We aim to maximize long-term value. As a fund, our goal is to provide long-term returns. As a company, our longstanding relationships with partners and colleagues are invaluable.
Integrity
Our belief is that sustainable relationships are founded on integrity. At Telligent, we strive to uphold this principle in everything we do.
Teamwork
We are a close-knit family with a flat hierarchy. It is our conviction that teamwork and collaboration are the best ways to create value.
Dedication
The nature of our business is simple but not easy, and there are no shortcuts. It requires hard work and dedication.
Continuous Development
The willingness to continuously improve is the foundation for critical and innovative thinking. We constantly strive to develop and improve collectively and individually.
Open Communication
We have an open atmosphere where people learn from each other and feel comfortable offering honest feedback and opinions.
Open-mindedness
We foster an environment of open-mindedness based on flexibility and a willingness to learn new things. Our industry and the markets are constantly changing and we must adapt to thrive.
George Lin, Chief Executive Officer
Founded Telligent and serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the firm. George has been responsible for the development of the investment process, infrastructure, and team. He began his career at Goldman Sachs in investment research. He graduated from Stanford University with a dual BA in Economics and English with Honors, CEIBS Shanghai EMBA, and is a CFA charterholder.
Ching-Shan Lin, Chief Investment Officer
Founded Telligent and has managed the fund since inception. Prior to establishing Telligent, Ching-Shan worked at Goldman Sachs where he was part of the firm’s pioneering efforts to enter the Asian markets. He established the Goldman Sachs Singapore office, the Hong Kong wealth management business, and the Goldman Sachs Shanghai office. He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Taiwan National Cheng Kung University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Johnny Wong, Director of Research
Johnny initially joined the research team at Telligent as an analyst. He was promoted to Director of Research and is responsible for continuing to develop the research analyst team. He has covered a variety of sectors including consumer, financials, industrial, real estate, and technology. He has a BS in Actuarial Science with First Class Honors from the University of Hong Kong. He is a CFA charterholder and a Chartered SRI Counselor.
Jonathan Ko, Chief Operating Officer
Jonathan is the Chief Operating Officer and oversees the firm’s operations controls, regulatory compliance, financial accounting, risk management, and information technology. He previously worked at a local Hong Kong law firm. He has a Master of Laws in Compliance and Regulation from The University of Hong Kong, a Juris Doctor degree from City University of Hong Kong, and a BSc from Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He is a CFA charterholder.