Nelson Yuan

Nelson Yuan has extensive experience in the financial industry, with a focus on alternatives and investment banking. In their current role as Head of Partnerships and Business Development at Infinity Exchange, they are leading the effort to build institutional-quality financial protocols and digital asset investment products for DeFi 2.0. Prior to this, Nelson was part of the Young Leaders Circle at the Milken Institute.

At PIMCO, Nelson held multiple roles, including Head of APAC Alternatives, where they led the growth of the Alternatives platform across the Asia Pacific region, raising $4Bn in assets under management (AUM) and successfully expanding into new distribution channels. Nelson also played a key role in PIMCO's expansion into China by developing and launching its first onshore investment product.

Before joining PIMCO, Nelson was a founding member of the alternatives product strategy group at The Carlyle Group, focusing on opportunistic credit investments across Asia. Nelson was responsible for deal execution, including sourcing, diligence, modeling, and structuring.

Nelson began their career at Morgan Stanley, where they worked in leveraged finance and investment banking. Nelson executed over $14Bn in capital raising transactions, specializing in leverage finance. Nelson also gained experience in financial modeling, due diligence, covenant negotiations, and pricing.

Overall, Nelson Yuan's work experience demonstrates their expertise in building partnerships, driving growth, and managing investments in the financial industry.

Nelson Yuan's education history begins in 1996, when they attended Crystal Springs Uplands School. The information provided does not specify any degree or field of study for this period. Following this, from 2000 to 2004, Nelson attended Columbia University, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering. Lastly, from 2009 to 2011, Nelson enrolled at Harvard Business School and completed a Master of Business Administration degree in Business Administration.