David Oh
Singapore
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Equities First Holdings, adept at securing equity deals over $100 million and fostering strategic partnerships across Asia. Expert in fundraising and negotiation, with a robust network among high-net-worth clients and institutional investors. Excelled in business development and relationship building, driving significant growth and engagement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive Director, Sales
Equities First Holdings (EFH)
Singapore
04.2024 - Current
- Facilitated equity repo deal exceeding $100 million, catering to high-net-worth individuals across Asia in 2024.
- Provided comprehensive lending services through collaborations with industry-leading crypto firms.
- Fostered strong relationships with founders, family offices, hedge funds, and crypto funds to enhance business engagement.
- Strategically connected Korean HNW families with VCC funds to optimize wealth management.
- Constructed innovative agreements through strategic partnerships with family offices.
Senior VP, Head of Capital Markets, Chairman’s Office
Delivery Hero Asia (Relocation from Woowa Korea)
Singapore
04.2021 - Current
- Managed family office operations, overseeing over 1 billion USD in personal assets for Baemin founder Chairman Kim.
- Led system integration efforts and ensured seamless post-merger transitions.
- Spearhead investor communication for Delivery Hero Asia(foodpanda) local entities’ quarterly performance
- Managed the JV’s BOD and AGM, ensuring legal compliance and overseeing resolution issues related to Group dividends, loans, and other matters
Vice President, Head of Investor Relations
Woowa Brothers Corp.
Seoul
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: No.1 Online Food Delivery Platform in Korea
- Successfully led, structured, negotiated and completed a $4B M&A deal between Delivery Hero and Woowa Brothers Corp
- (The final deal value was $8B+ as DH share price went 2.5x post-deal)
- Raised $320M Series G with valuation of $2.82B (GIC, Sequoia Capital, Hillhouse Capital, etc.)
- Actively communicated with IB/private equities as an in-house M&A director
- Organized and executed quarterly board meetings and annual general shareholder meetings
- No.1 Online Food Delivery Platform in Korea
General Manager, Head of Investor Relations
Innocean Worldwide
Seoul
03.2015 - 07.2018
- Company Overview: Affiliate of Hyundai Motor Group
- Successfully led IPO at $1B valuation, raising $320M from global investors (National Pension, MSPE)
- Orchestrated the management of the largest shareholder's equity stake to ensure compliance with Korean antitrust regulations
- Conducted quarterly non-deal roadshows (earnings presentations) for domestic & foreign investors
- Affiliate of Hyundai Motor Group
Assistant General Manager, Investor Relations
Kyobo Life Insurance
Seoul
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Orchestrated the presentation of synergy analysis for the Woori Bank acquisition project
- Prepared the IPO process and pre-communicated with potential investors based in Asia (HK, SG)
- Developed company deck for investor communications and managed top 5 national pension accounts
Senior Manager, Korea Strategy
Standard Chartered Bank Korea
Seoul
06.2008 - 02.2014
- Worked with Patrick Yoon and Ryan Chang, mainly in wealth management division of Consumer Banking
- Led collaboration with the Group wealth team to construct Korean fund products by incorporating the Group wealth strategy
- Coordinated digital banking project to restructure the personal loan website, shortening approval process by more than 50%
Co-founder, Sales
ART Investment Consulting
Seoul
06.2007 - 02.2008
- Served HNW customers with product offerings that allow investments in pre-IPO private companies
Manager, Institutional Equity Sales
J.P. Morgan Securities
Seoul
06.2006 - 07.2007
- Sold JPM Research house products (Korean equities) to institutional investors in HK and SG
- Supported Hanatour US Listing IPO from pre-deal investor education to post-listing equity sales
- Managed over 40 foreign institutional investors by selling JPM research ideas
Education
B.S. - Business Administration, Concentration in Marketing
Boston University School of Management
Boston, U.S.01.2004
High School -
Episcopal High School
Virginia, U.S.01.2004
Internship at Merrill Lynch Asset Managers
Boston University x Sydney University Exchange Program
Sydney, Australia01.2003
School Year Abroad Program
Beijing Teacher’s University High School
Beijing, China01.2000
Skills
- Strong Network with High-Net-Worth Clients in Asia
- Extensive network with institutional clients (VC, Family Offices, Hedge Funds, Pension Funds)
- Fundraising expertise
- Deal sourcing and closing
- Business Development Expertise
- Partnership development
- Negotiation
Additional Information
- Language: English(Fluent), Korean(Native), Japanese(Basic), and Mandarin(Intermediary)
- ROK Army, Interpreter, Operation Enduring Freedom, 2005, Bagram, Afghanistan. Facilitated communication between US Army, European coalition forces and Korean Army
Timeline
Senior Executive Director, Sales
Equities First Holdings (EFH)
04.2024 - Current
Senior VP, Head of Capital Markets, Chairman’s Office
Delivery Hero Asia (Relocation from Woowa Korea)
04.2021 - Current
Vice President, Head of Investor Relations
Woowa Brothers Corp.
08.2018 - 03.2021
General Manager, Head of Investor Relations
Innocean Worldwide
03.2015 - 07.2018
Assistant General Manager, Investor Relations
Kyobo Life Insurance
03.2014 - 03.2015
Senior Manager, Korea Strategy
Standard Chartered Bank Korea
06.2008 - 02.2014
Co-founder, Sales
ART Investment Consulting
06.2007 - 02.2008
Manager, Institutional Equity Sales
J.P. Morgan Securities
06.2006 - 07.2007
B.S. - Business Administration, Concentration in Marketing
Boston University School of Management
High School -
Episcopal High School
Internship at Merrill Lynch Asset Managers
Boston University x Sydney University Exchange Program
School Year Abroad Program
Beijing Teacher’s University High School
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