Zhihua Duan

An experienced executive and entrepreneur familiar with both China and the U.S.
technology, healthcare, energy and education sectors.
Focus has been venture stage, private equity and joint venture capital formation.
Corporate and IP lawyer by background (U.S.
and Chinese academic centers of excellence) and business oriented through his asset management and VC/PE skillset, Leo brings a deep value proposition to Back Bay Group, in its bridging the gap of knowledge, technology and investments between China and the U.S.
The Bridge is a two way street.
On one side U.S.
companies seeking an intelligent go-to-market strategy into China would benefit cost-wise, time-wise and regulation wise.
Meanwhile on the other side Chinese companies and qualified investors interested to search, select and implement a business or investment strategy into the U.S.
also would benefit from this innovation bridge.
The combination of Leo’s law, technology and financial expertise and Back Bay Group’s wide range of capabilities in the U.S.
and abroad make this a unique value proposition for the constituency.
Leo worked at Beijing Vestone Capital Management, Co LTD as a partner for over 8 years prior to joining Back Bay Group as a advisor.
Among his responsibilities and achievements are several private placements of Chinese listed companies, collaboration with investment banks and securities firms in capital formation of over $1 billion and sophisticated equity and fixed income packages of financial products.
In addition he provided financial consulting services for Chinese SME’s listing on the “Chinese Pink Sheet”.
He built “loan trust programs” with COFCO Trust (government owned) for Beijing high tech SMEs.
Leo has a Master’s degree from University of New Hampshire (Law School) and Masters and Bachelor degrees in law and political science from Chinese Political and Law University and Jiangxi Normal University, respectively.