Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Taubman Asia Announces Guohua Jean Zhang as Managing Director, China


  
Guohua Jean Zhang

HONG KONG, April 2, 2013 – Taubman Asia is pleased to announce the appointment of Guohua Jean Zhang as Managing Director, China.  Mr. Zhang is responsible for overseeing Taubman’s business development, operations and strategic partnerships in China.

 Mr. Zhang joined the Taubman team in 2011 when the company officially entered China; and has played an instrumental role in the company’s first two Chinese joint venture projects announced to date, in Xi’an and Zhengzhou.

 Mr. Zhang has over 13 years of rich experience in commercial real estate investment, development and operation management, as well as macro-economic analysis, securities and funds and REIT management, accumulated from his years of study and work in North America and the Asian region. 

Rene Tremblay
René Tremblay, President, Taubman Asia, said, “We are delighted to have appointed Guohua to lead our business expansion in the Chinese market. 

“China is our number one growth market globally, and we are dedicated to building a solid team on the ground to drive our core business of acquiring, developing, leasing and managing  a portfolio of high-quality and sustainable retail properties here for long term. 

“Guohua’s local expertise and network, coupled with his extensive experience in real estate and investment, is exactly what we need to drive our expansion strategy in China.”

Guohua Jean Zhang said, “I am honored to be part of the Taubman Asia team, and excited about the opportunity to develop a portfolio of sustainable and profitable investments in China, supporting the company’s long-term investment and growth plans for China, while bringing best-in-class retail destinations to Chinese consumers.”

 The appointment of this senior management position signifies Taubman Asia’s long-term commitment to the Chinese market.   Mr. Zhang is based in Taubman Asia’s China head office in Beijing, currently leading a growing team of over 40 staff across the Beijing and Shanghai offices.
  
 For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Karen Mac Donald
Taubman, Director, Communications
+1 248 258 7469

  Pamela So
Weber Shandwick, Hong Kong
+852 2533 9916

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