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Weijian Shan

Chairman & CEO of PAG, One of Asia's Leading Investment Firms

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Weijian Shan Biography

Weijian Shan is an economist, businessman and author based in Hong Kong. He is the Chairman and CEO of PAG, which is one of Asia's leading investment firms. He is also an author, having published his memoir, "Out of the Gobi: My Story of China and America," in January of 2019. The title of the memoir stems from Shan having spent six years as a farm laborer in the Gobi desert as the result of Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution.

Before beginning his current position at PAG, Shan was a Senior Partner at TPG Capital. Prior to TPG Capital, Shan worked at JP Morgan between 1993 and 1998 as a Managing Director, concurrently serving as its China Representative, Chief Representative for JP Morgan Beijing Office and Chief Representative for JP Morgan Shanghai Office.

He was a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania for six years. Shan also worked as an investment officer at the World Bank for a time.

Shan received a Ph.D. and a Masters of Arts in economics from the University of California at Berkeley. Shan holds an MBA from the University of San Francisco. Shan studied English at Beijing Institute of Foreign Trade, now known as Beijing University of International Business and Economics.

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Weijian Shan Biography

Weijian Shan is an economist, businessman and author based in Hong Kong. He is the Chairman and CEO of PAG, which is one of Asia's leading investment firms. He is also an author, having published his memoir, "Out of the Gobi: My Story of China and America," in January of 2019. The title of the memoir stems from Shan having spent six years as a farm laborer in the Gobi desert as the result of Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution.

Before beginning his current position at PAG, Shan was a Senior Partner at TPG Capital. Prior to TPG Capital, Shan worked at JP Morgan between 1993 and 1998 as a Managing Director, concurrently serving as its China Representative, Chief Representative for JP Morgan Beijing Office and Chief Representative for JP Morgan Shanghai Office.

He was a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania for six years. Shan also worked as an investment officer at the World Bank for a time.

Shan received a Ph.D. and a Masters of Arts in economics from the University of California at Berkeley. Shan holds an MBA from the University of San Francisco. Shan studied English at Beijing Institute of Foreign Trade, now known as Beijing University of International Business and Economics.

Weijian Shan Videos

  • Young Leaders Circle: A Conversation with Weijian Shan - YouTube
    Moderator Petra Freddi Director, Business and Program Development, Asia, Milken Institute Speaker Weijian Shan Chairman and CEO, ...
  • Weijian Shan at Berkeley Haas | Out of the Gobi: My Story of China ...
    Shan speaks on his fascinating journey from a young boy growing up during the Chinese Cultural Revolution to his ascent to Chairman & CEO of ...
  • PE in focus: Shan Weijian on deal making in China
    Shan Weijian, dubbed one of Asia's top deal makers by the Financial Times, speaks to NUS Business School.

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  • How to book Weijian Shan?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Weijian Shan for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Weijian Shan, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Weijian Shan or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Weijian Shan?

    Speaking fees for Weijian Shan, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Weijian Shan charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Weijian Shan, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Weijian Shan?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Weijian Shan for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Weijian Shan for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Weijian Shan or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Weijian Shan or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Weijian Shan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Weijian Shan for your event is available upon request. Weijian Shan generally travels from Hong Kong and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joseph Stiglitz, Geoffrey Moore, Ram Charan, Nicholas Burns and R "Ray" Wang. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Weijian Shan for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Weijian Shan Speaker Videos

  • Young Leaders Circle: A Conversation with Weijian Shan - YouTube
    Moderator Petra Freddi Director, Business and Program Development, Asia, Milken Institute Speaker Weijian Shan Chairman and CEO, ...
    Weijian Shan at Berkeley Haas | Out of the Gobi: My Story of China ...
    Shan speaks on his fascinating journey from a young boy growing up during the Chinese Cultural Revolution to his ascent to Chairman & CEO of ...
  • PE in focus: Shan Weijian on deal making in China
    Shan Weijian, dubbed one of Asia's top deal makers by the Financial Times, speaks to NUS Business School.

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

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