THE TEAM

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Edward C. Lee - Chairman and CEO
Founder, CEO and CIO, Hestia Investments, Inc.

Edward C. Lee is an entrepreneur and veteran investment banker with over 25 years of experience in investment banking and managing emerging growth for public and private companies in the United States and greater China.

Edward was also the former Chairman and CEO of World Financial Service Inc. (Taiwan ) and a Co-Founder and Executive Managing Director of Goldman International Inc. (Taiwan). Additionally, he was also a Co-Founder of the New York Flushing Chinese Business Association (FCBA), a distinguished non-profit community association in the United States.


John Z. Lin, MD - Vice President of Business Development

John received his MD degree in pharmacology from Fudan University, Medical School, Shanghai China, and his MS degree from Peking Union Medical University in Beijing, China. He started his business career as research associate for the National Institute for the Control of Pharmaceuticals & Biological Products, Beijing, China.

He moved to the USA in 1989 and worked as a research lab manager/senior RA at Louisiana State University, and later at MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas. He also received an MBA degree from the University of Houston, Victoria, Texas.

Starting in the year 2001, John entered the business world as partner and senior executive for biotech and pharmaceutical companies in the USA and China. He possesses comprehensive skills and extensive experience in business development and administration fields for emerging growth companies in the biotech, healthcare and pharmaceuticals sectors.

He is the Chairman of US-CHINA Federal Association Of Business Councils, a Non Profit Organization in Houston,Texas, from 2005 to the present.


Eugene Cha - Independent Director

Eugene Cha is a seasoned attorney who specializes in cross-border business and investment transactions, as well as having served as a board member to numerous international businesses. Mr. Cha’s experience as an independent board member includes serving on the boards of financial services and fund management companies, including Founder Fubon Fund Managements Co., Ltd., Xiaman Bank, and Core Pacific Yamaichi Securities Co., Ltd., and on the boards of biotechnology companies and a conglomerate which owns publicly listed petrochemical and construction companies in Taiwan. In addition, Mr. Cha previously served as chief counsel for Core Pacific Group, a major conglomerate in Taiwan. Mr. Cha earned his Bachelor of Laws degree from National Taiwan University and a Master of Comparative Law degree from the University of Michigan.


 Edward Boyle - Advisor

Edward Boyle, an innovative strategic consultant with broad experience in startup growth, venture capital, and business development across a broad range of industries and sectors, including Blockchain and consumer products.

Mr. Boyle is a skilled Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst. Prior to beginning his diversified career, Mr. Boyle earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and Aerospace at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, a Master’s Degree in Engineering Design, Machine Learning, and NLP Automation at Stanford University, and a Master of Science in Business Analytics at Boston University.


 Ted Chaung - Advisor

Dr. T.Z. (Ted) Chaung, a seasoned independent healthcare consultant with broad experience in healthcare industry startups, new drug development, venture capital, and business development, in both the Taiwan and U.S. healthcare sector, has joined the Company’s advisory board.

“Dr. Chaung is a world-class independent healthcare business development consultant, who during his accomplished professional career held high- positions at pharmaceutical industry leaders including Merck & Company, San-Fu/Air Products-Taiwan, Hoffman-La Roche, Bristol-Meyers Squibb Company, and China Chemical & Pharmaceutical Group. Prior to his illustrious professional career, Dr. Chaung attended such prestigious institutions as National Taiwan University, West Virginia University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. We look forward to utilizing Dr. Chaung’s impressive background and skill set to assist with the growth of Hesta Insight.”

    

 

Bruse M. Wang - Senior Managing Director - Hestia Investments, Inc.

Bruse Wang started his business career as a newspaper reporter covering finance and economics in Taiwan. He worked for the Taiwan Stock Exchange, Taiwan Depository and Clearing, and later, as the Taiwan Stock Exchange's Chairman's Office Special Assistant.

He then entered the private sector and served as VP for Polaris Securities Group, later becoming a senior executive for some established companies.

Bruse brings strong business relationships in the Greater China Region and excellent insights into our company. He is the head of our Taiwan office.


Jay Jidong Lu - Vice President of Business Development Hestia Investments, Inc.

VP of Business Development

With over two decades of seasoned leadership in education and entrepreneurship, Jay excels as the VP of Business Development at Hestia Insight, Inc. His exceptional acumen in business and organizational management is well-documented through a distinguished career trajectory.

Previously, he founded U.S.A. New Version Industries Inc. and served as its chairman, showcasing his strong leadership capabilities. He has played key roles within the Global Future Leaders Organization and Yunshi Education Group. He also served as the Asia-Pacific general agent of the American college basketball team league NIT between 2001 and 2005.

Throughout his career, Jay has been instrumental in fostering partnerships and promoting cooperation across diverse sectors. His expertise extends to organizing major cultural and business events, highlighting his ability to manage complex projects and cultivate cross-sector collaborations.

Jay holds a master's degree in management from the College of Saint Rose and a U.S principal’s license along with a master's degree in education from the College of Mount Saint Vincent and a national teaching license, reflecting his commitment to both business excellence and educational advancement.


Echo Lin - Co-Founder of Hestia Investments, Inc. Managing Director

Echo Lin is active in the steel trade and financial industry in China. She earned her college degree in Japan and has a wealth of market development, investment, and financial management experience.

She is also the co-founder of the Blue-Confidant brand.