Richard Zhang

 

Experience and qualifications

Richard Zhang is a partner and the Head of Greater China, leading Apax operations in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia. He joined Apax in 2008. Richard's significant Apax deal experience includes: SouFun, Tommy China and CIC.

Prior to joining Apax, Richard was a director (senior partner) of McKinsey & Company. He had over 15 years of management consulting experience in the US and China. Being the most senior Chinese Partner, Richard played a leading role in building McKinsey's China practice into pre-eminence.

Richard is a well-known figure in the Chinese management scene. He has been actively introducing advanced international management practices to China. He frequently speaks at conferences and workshops and writes management thesis for renowned media.

Richard has a Masters in Finance from Northwestern University's J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management.