Independent Energy Analyst in Beijing, China
China
- Current
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- Fulbright Fellow at Beijing, China
- Past
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- 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
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- Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences
- Duke University School of Law
- Pomona College
- Raffles Institution
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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
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Fulbright Fellow
Beijing, China
(Environmental Services industry)
February 2008 — Present (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 2005 — January 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 2003 — August 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.
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Investment Analyst
Phillip Securities Research
(Investment Management industry)
March 2001 — April 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 1998 — December 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
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Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences
M.A., Energy & Environment, 2003 — 2005
- Activities and Societies:
- Energy Curriculum Task Force
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Duke University School of Law
J.D., Magna cum laude, 2002 — 2005
- Activities and Societies:
- Duke Law & Technology Journal (Executive Editor), Environmental Law Society (Co-Chair)
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Pomona College
B.A., Biology, 1994 — 1998
- Activities and Societies:
- Student Senate; co-founder and President of Claremont Shades (a cappella singers)
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Raffles Institution
1990 — 1993
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
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