Dr Louis Poon Senior Investment Advisor
areas of expertise
- Business transformation
- Restructuring and turnaround
- Integration
- Growth strategy
- M&A transaction support
education
- MBA, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
- BS, engineering, Technical University of Denmark
- MBA, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
With a career spanning 25 years across renowned asset management, banking, and Fintech entities in Hong Kong. Dr. Louis Poon stands as a distinguished figure in the realm of investment banking, revered for his profound expertise in ESG and impact investing, complemented by his exceptional investment prowess.
As the Executive Vice Chairman of the Association of Family Offices in Asia, Dr. Poon demonstrates unwavering dedication to advancing ESG and impact investing, shaping the landscape of sustainable finance. His commitment extends beyond professional realms, as evidenced by his decade-long involvement in mentorship programs at City University of Hong Kong.
As the Executive Vice Chairman of the Association of Family Offices in Asia, Dr. Poon demonstrates unwavering dedication to advancing ESG and impact investing, shaping the landscape of sustainable finance.
Dr. Poon’s academic journey is marked by excellence, holding a Doctor of Business Administration and a BA in Business Studies from City University of Hong Kong, along with a Master of Science in Marketing from the National University of Ireland, Dublin. He has earned distinguished recognition as a Chartered Marketer by the Chartered Institute of Marketing UK and a Certified ESG Planner by the International Chamber of Sustainable Development.
Throughout his career, Dr. Poon has adeptly fostered global partnerships with leading private and retail banks, insurance groups, fund managers, family offices, and institutional investors. His expertise spans diverse financial products, including but not limited to long-only, hedge funds, sustainable and impact investing products, ETFs, real estate, structured products, and private equity.
Since 2008, Dr. Poon’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and impact investing has been instrumental in catalysing positive change within global financial institutions. His outstanding contributions were recognized with an invitation from the Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council to deliver a keynote speech at the prestigious Asia Futurist Leadership Festival 2024, where he shared expert insights on ESG integration in the Asia-Pacific region.
As a trailblazer in sustainable finance, he continues to spearhead positive change, shaping the future of sustainable investments in Asia and beyond, and is a great addition to us here at Balfour Capital Group.