We combine seasoned and experienced management with our diverse international team. We leverage our varied backgrounds, experiences, languages and cultures to provide you with flexible, high quality, and cost efficient services. Our team is committed to building lasting partnerships by understanding and catering to the needs of your business.
Nancy LuSenior Associate |
Nancy Lu is experienced in managing media relations and marketing communications both internally and for clients. Before joining SmithStreetSolutions, she worked as a business analyst at the consulting firm Arthur D. Little where she performed due diligence and market research for private equity clients in a variety of industries. She graduated from New York University and received a B.A. in finance and Accounting and a minor in Psychology. |
Feng XuSenior Associate |
Feng Xu's expertise covers strategic and investment analysis in international M&A, Private Equity and Venture Capital transactions. He previously worked at the Philadelphia office of Quantum Technalysis Asset Management (U.S.) as an investment advisor, and at the Pennsylvania Headquarter office of United General Mortgage Corporation (U.S.) as a financial analyst. Feng received a M.S. in Analytical Finance from Lehigh University, a M.Sc. in International Business from Nottingham Business School and a B.S. in Information and Computer Science from Zhejiang University. |
Steven ParkerSenior Associate |
Steven Parker has experience in China market entry and HR consulting. Previously, Steven worked for Robert Walters Shanghai as a recruiter for commerce finance professionals, and spent 3 years doing volunteer work in Hunan Province with the Harvard University nonprofit organization WorldTeach. Steven holds a B.S. in Economics from the University of Mary Washington. |
Gary CaiSenior Associate |
Gary Cai is a Senior Research Associate at SmithStreetSolutions. In addition to market research, Gary’s expertise covers business park development and the outsourcing industry. He previously worked at the Mercer Consulting Company and the Pingan Group. Gary holds a B.A. in Electronic Business from the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. |
Toni GaoSenior Associate |
Toni Gao is a Senior Associate at SmithStreetSolutions. She is experienced in industry research across a wide variety of industries and verticals, with focuses in both biotechnology/pharmaceuticals and finance/investment banking. She has conducted several China market entry strategy studies for major pharmaceutical clients and for private equity investment in the chemical, medical technology and bioscience industries. Toni holds a B.Sc. in Biology from Fudan University. |
James ButtonSenior Associate |
James Button is experienced in market research, translation editing, and quality assurance of deliverables. He has also been a regular contributor to SmithStreet’s insights into the China market and has helped write several white papers for both clients and external marketing. James holds a B.A. in International Relations with a minor in Economics from Tufts University. |
Jasmine SunSenior Associate |
Jasmine Sun led SmithStreetSolutions’ 2010 Campus Recruitment campaign, including event planning, candidate screening and the interview process. She also has extensive primary and secondary research experience in projects across a number of industries, such as chemicals, finance and commercial real estate. Previously, Jasmine has worked in the sales department of a pigment and dye company, where she worked both as a sales representative and a Chinese-English translator. Jasmine holds a B.S. in Applied Chemistry from Tongji University. |
Daniel FanAssociate |
Daniel Fan is a Research Associate at SmithStreetSolutions. Daniel is experienced working in the financial services field, and has completed numerous investment analysis projects at SmithStreetSolutions for private equity firms and market entry strategies for a major financial information provider. Previously, Daniel worked at the Credit Control Division of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. Daniel holds Master’s degree in International Finance and Financial Institutions from the University of Glasgow. |
Daisy HaAssociate |
Daisy Ha is experienced in industry research focusing on FMCG and finance. Daisy is a native of South Korea who has spent eight years in China, and she is capable of cross-translation between English, Korean and Chinese. Prior to SmithStreet, she conducted research for the Korean-Chinese Financial Academy and Fudan University Value Investment Community. Daisy received a B.A. in Economics from Fudan University in Shanghai. |
Jessie GuoAssociate |
Jessie Guo is experienced in business development and external communication, and has worked to arrange and facilitate sales meetings in both China and the United States. She also has extensive research experience in FMCG, Consumer Finance and other industries. Previously, Jessie worked as a project assistant at leading business consulting firm Synovate, where she focused on value chain investigation. Jessie holds a B.S. in Mathematics from Fudan University. |