Award celebrates outstanding contributions to finance and leadership
Cindy Yan, Senior Managing Director, Direct Investing, Private Capital at Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Hong Kong – 15 October 2024 – 100 Women in Finance (100WF), a global finance industry organization, announced today that Cindy Yan, Senior Managing Director, Direct Investing, Private Capital at Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, will receive its 2024 APAC Industry Leadership Award. Each year, the Award acknowledges outstanding professional talent, unwavering business ethics, and a profound dedication to investing, setting new benchmarks of excellence within the industry. Cindy will be honored for this achievement at the 100WF Hong Kong Gala on October 17 at the Four Seasons Hong Kong.
Cindy Yan leads direct and co-investment activities, portfolio management, and value creation for Private Capital in the Asia-Pacific region for Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. Based in Hong Kong, she oversees a diverse portfolio spanning seven countries and manages a team of investment professionals across Hong Kong, Singapore, and Mumbai.
Before joining Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, Cindy was a Partner with Advantage Partners, an established Japan and Asia-focused mid-cap buyout firm, where she led various buyout and late-stage growth investments and cross-border portfolio value creation. She has also held roles at Boston Consulting Group and the 999 Group. Cindy holds a BA with First Class Honors in International Trade and Economics from Sichuan International Studies University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.
“On behalf of the 100WF Board, I am pleased to recognize Cindy as this year’s recipient of the APAC Industry Leadership Award,” said Carole K. Crawford, CFA, Managing Partner, fincap360, and Board Chair, 100 Women in Finance. “With an impressive career spanning two decades, marked by continuous growth and leadership in a traditionally male-dominated industry, she has consistently set the standard for excellence. As a woman in finance, her remarkable talent, unwavering business ethics, and passion for investing have redefined expectations and evolved alongside the industry’s demands. Cindy’s ability to pioneer new paths and inspire countless professionals has made a lasting impact, cementing her as a true leader in the industry.”
Speaking on receiving the award, Cindy Yan, Senior Managing Director, Direct Investing, Private Capital at Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, said, “I am deeply honored to receive this award from 100 Women in Finance. This recognition is a testament to the collective efforts and support of the many teams, partners and mentors I’ve had the privilege to work with throughout my career. From my early days in consulting to private equity and now at Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, I’ve been fortunate to contribute to an industry that drives meaningful change and creates lasting value. I am grateful for this acknowledgment and excited to continue shaping a future defined by innovation and sustainability alongside the many talented professionals in our field.”
To view past 100WF Industry Leadership Award honorees, please see here.
Funds raised at the Hong Kong Gala will benefit 100 Women in Finance Hong Kong Foundation to support the organization’s programs and initiatives as well as the efforts of our local program partners who prepare and encourage women of all backgrounds to pursue pathways into the finance industry. For more information, please visit the Hong Kong Gala page.