WHO WE WORK WITH
From genuine collaboration comes outstanding growth stories .
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Our Team.
CANNIS CHAN
Chairman & Partner
Cannis leads with distinction as the private equity fund holds the prestigious approval from the Securities Commission Malaysia under license VCPE/0097/2023. This regulatory endorsement solidifies MCI Capital's standing as a recognized and compliant player in the financial landscape. Cannis has played a pivotal role in transforming the Asia Pacific group of companies into a prominent investor relations advisory firm across Malaysia, Singapore, and China. Her leadership has been instrumental in shaping the strategic direction and business success of the company. With her extensive connections in both governmental and public listed companies, she brings valuable insights to the firm's operations. She ability to excel both in her role at the investor relations advisory firm and in managing her own private family overseas fund demonstrates her strong expertise and leadership in the financial industry .
DAMON CHAN
Advisor
Damon Chan is concise and effectively highlights his extensive experience and proficiency in M&A security services, corporate restructuring , and securing private funding. With an illustrious and proven track record, Damon has facilitated numerous successful high profile transitions, providing invaluable guidance and strategic insight. His keen business acumen is invaluable to portfolio companies assisting them in plotting the smoothest route for growth. Notably, his adeptness extends to securing private funding, a crucial aspect in propelling companies towards listing. Damon Chan is a trusted ally for organizations navigating the intricate landscape of mergers, acquisitions, and financial restructuring, ensuring stability and prosperity in dynamic markets.
JONATHAN PHUA CHER CHEW
Advisor
Jonathan has extensive experience in corporate finance, real estate development and IT Services. Currently, he is Chief Executive Officer and executive director of Technopals Global Pte Ltd in Singapore. The Company is engaged in IT services to Multi-National Companies. He is also the independent director and advisor to listed and non-listed Companies in Singapore. His portfolio includes Pollux Properties Limited whom he is the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Juoku Pte Ltd and Amcorp Global Limited. He successfully listed Amcorp Global Limited (Previously as TEE Land Limited) and was appointed to its Board and Nominating Committee as Executive Director and remains as Chief Executive Officer from 2012 until 2020. He was instrumental to the growth of the business and overseas expansion of the Company. He also listed Chewathai Public Company Limited in Thailand and was in the Company’s Board of Directors and executive committees from 2015 to 2018. He holds developer license for housing development in Singapore and Malaysia with track records of completed residential and commercial projects in both countries. He is also active in Community Service having served chairman of the Singapore Nee Soon Central zone 4 Resident Committee and a member of the Singapore Nee Soon Central Citizens Consultative Committee.
JERRY CHUA
Advisor
Prior to founding Evolve Capital, Jerry previously served as the Head of the Corporate Finance for J.P. Morgan in Southeast Asia and is a seasoned veteran with more than 18 years of experience originating and executing some of the highest-profile advisory (>US$30bn) and capital market transactions (>US15bn) in the region. Through his working career, Jerry has developed a wide and extensive network which includes family offices, private equity funds, transactions professionals, corporates and High-Net-Worth Individuals in Southeast Asia and China. Jerry was also named as one of the Top 40 under 40 professionals by Singapore Business Review in 2014. Jerry graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in finance from Singapore Management University and received the best finance graduate award in his graduating cohort.
Choo Yuen Cheng, Alex LLB(Tasmania), CLP
Regulatory Compliance Counsel
Alex Choo graduated from University of Tasmania, Australia in 2005 and obtained the Certificate of Legal Practice from the Legal Qualifying Board of Malaysia in August 2007. He was admitted to the Malaysian Bar on 9 October 2008 in the High Court of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur after completing his pupilage in Messrs. Raja Daryl & Loh under Mark Yu Kee La Brooy focusing in Dispute Resolution. During his pupilage, he was exposed to a wide range of general, banking and civil litigation. Alex Choo subsequently joined Messrs. Yee How & Tan handling conveyancing and corporate matters. In September 2010, Alex Choo practiced in Messrs YC Pang, Chong & Gordon mainly in conveyancing and corporate matters which enabled him to sharpen his expertise in that area gaining vast experience and further exposure and was made a Partner in 2013. He joined Messrs. Elyne Choo & Koong in August 2016 focusing in the conveyancing department and also deals with wide range of corporate matters