Julian Wong

Julian Wong

Independent Energy Analyst in Beijing, China

China

Current
  • Fulbright Fellow at Beijing, China
Past
  • Private Equity M&A Attorney at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
  • Policy Intern at Woods Hole Research Center
  • Investment Analyst at Phillip Securities Research
  • First Lieutenant at Singapore Armed Forces
Education
  • Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences
  • Duke University School of Law
  • Pomona College
  • Raffles Institution
Connections
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Industry
Renewables & Environment
Websites

Julian Wong’s Summary

An independent energy analyst and the author of two acclaimed blogs on renewable energy. Julian is currently a Fulbright Fellow in Beijing researching China's renewable energy policies and cleantech industry development. He combines a rich understanding of the global energy market with experience in finance, corporate law and policy research.

Julian Wong’s Specialties:

renewable energy, solar, sustainable development, private equity mergers & acquisitions deal execution


Julian Wong’s Experience

  • Fulbright Fellow

    Beijing, China

    (Environmental Services industry)

    February 2008Present (9 months)

    * Researching the drivers of China's renewable energy policies and industry trends; interviewing academics, government officials, and entrepreneurs of domestic and foreign solar, wind, biofuel and energy storage companies.
    * Author of blog on China energy and environment issues (www.greenleapforward.com).
    * Author of blog on solar energy (solarcoaster.blogspot.com).

  • Private Equity M&A Attorney

    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

    (Partnership; 501-1000 employees; Law Practice industry)

    September 2005January 2008 (2 years 5 months)

    * Represented corporates and financial sponsors primarily in private equity M&A and VC transactions, with secondary experience in secured loan financings, IPOs and fund formation in North America and China/Hong Kong.
    * Responsibilities included drafting and negotiation of deal documents, due diligence and legal research.
    * Functioned as lead associate on M&A and fund formation deals from late 2006, consistently receiving above average performance reviews.

  • Policy Intern

    Woods Hole Research Center

    (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Think Tanks industry)

    May 2003August 2003 (4 months)

    Research on international climate change policy; the use of public-private voluntary agreements as a policy alternative to curbing carbon emissions; interlinkages between various multilateral environmental agreements; and the role of the judiciary in creating environmental law.

  • Investment Analyst

    Phillip Securities Research

    (Investment Management industry)

    March 2001April 2002 (1 year 2 months)

    * Conducted financial statement analysis, modeling and forecasting of Singapore public companies, wrote sell-side research reports, presented findings weekly to senior management and investing clients.
    * Analysis and commentary featured on CNBC, Channel News Asia, CFO Asia, Bloomberg and Dow Jones news.

  • First Lieutenant

    Singapore Armed Forces

    (Military industry)

    July 1998December 2000 (2 years 6 months)

    * Graduated in top 5% of Basic Training School and top 20% of prestigious Officer Cadet School.
    * Managed the recruitment, career development, and training of 60 soldiers.
    * Planned and led jungle warfare and military police training missions in Singapore, Taiwan and Brunei.
    * Researched and proposed revisions to military police operation doctrine for the Chief Provost Marshal, resulting in formal proposal submission to the Ministry of Defense.


Julian Wong’s Education

  • Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences

    M.A., Energy & Environment, 20032005

    Activities and Societies:
    Energy Curriculum Task Force
  • Duke University School of Law

    J.D., Magna cum laude, 20022005

    Activities and Societies:
    Duke Law & Technology Journal (Executive Editor), Environmental Law Society (Co-Chair)
  • Pomona College

    B.A., Biology, 19941998

    Activities and Societies:
    Student Senate; co-founder and President of Claremont Shades (a cappella singers)
  • Raffles Institution

    19901993


Additional Information

Julian Wong’s Websites:

Julian Wong’s Interests:

Renewable energy entrepreneurship, energy policy, technology and innovation policy, clean tech private equity and venture capital, green financing

Julian Wong’s Groups:

New York Bar Association Energy Committee;
Beijing Energy Network (Founder)

Julian Wong’s Honors:

U.S. Fulbright Fellow, 2007-08 (China)


Julian Wong’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • business deals
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

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