Wei Zhang
Portfolio Manager at Matthews International Capital Management LLC
About
Wei Zhang is a Portfolio Manager at Matthews International Capital Management LLC, based in San Francisco, California. At Matthews, he is responsible for overseeing investment portfolios with a specific focus on Asian equities, including emerging and developed markets throughout the region. His role involves identifying investment opportunities, performing detailed analysis on companies, and managing risk across the strategies he oversees.
Before joining Matthews International Capital Management, Wei Zhang held investment roles that built his expertise in Asian markets and global equities, complementing his practical understanding of portfolio management. He has demonstrated a strong ability to analyze sectors such as consumer, technology, and financials, which are central to Matthews International's investment approach in Asia-focused funds.
Wei Zhang holds advanced academic credentials relevant to his investment focus and has contributed to the industry through research and thought leadership. His analytical skills and deep regional knowledge have positioned him as a key figure in delivering results for Matthews International Capital Management's clients, particularly in equity strategies spanning Asia and other high-growth international markets.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Asia | Portfolio Manager | Aug 2015 to Present | Manage a portfolio within Chinese fixed income market with the goal of alpha generation Formulate frameworks for understanding Chinese macro-economic news and provide thought leadership in analyzing C... | 
| BlueCrest Capital Management | Analyst | Mar 2008 to May 2012 | One of four investment professionals on the Boston desk evaluating fundamental investments in HY and IG credit, specializing in long/short relative value opportunities across the capital structure Gen... | 
| GF Capital | Analyst | Oct 2007 to Jan 2008 | Responsible for building and updating detailed financial models of potential LBO acquisition targets Performed detailed fundamental research including onsite meetings with company management and third... | 
| Sowood Capital Management | Associate | Jan 2006 to Jan 2007 | Conducted company specific fundamental research across the capital structure, with focus on debt and fixed income Analyzed and evaluated research reports and information provided by third parties and ... | 
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
2012 — 2014
Others at Matthews International Capital Management LLC (11)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| AAngela Wang | Vice President, National Accounts | San Francisco, CA , United States | 
| Vice President, Communications Strategist | CA , United States | |
| JJohn McGowan | Senior Vice President | Danville, CA , United States | 
| Research Analyst | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
| CChris Fung | System Analyst | United Kingdom | 
| HHardy Zhu | Senior Research Analyst | Shanghai, China | 
| IIn Song | Portfolio Manager | Davis, CA | 
| Portfolio Manager | Hong Kong | |
| MMichael Oh | Portfolio Manager | San Francisco, CA , United States | 
| Senior Equity Research Analyst | San Francisco, CA , United States |