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|name = Benjamin Wey | |name = Benjamin Wey | ||
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|occupation = Chinese American billionaire, Wall Street financier, institutional investor and strategic adviser | |||
|occupation = Strategy Advisor | |||
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'''Benjamin Wey''' is a Chinese |
'''Benjamin Wey''' is a Chinese-]n Wall Street financier, publisher and journalist, philanthropist, and CEO of ],<ref name="cmu">{{cite web|url=http://www.cmu.edu/cie/news/april/new-york-global-group-ceo-and-china-expert-benjamin-wey-presents-at-the-carnegie-mellon-university-us-china-summit.html|title=New York Global Group CEO and China Expert Benjamin Wey Presents at the Carnegie Mellon University US - China Summit -Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Carnegie Mellon University|publisher=cmu.edu|accessdate=2014-04-28}} (This CMU story is attributed to "", ''Wall Street Journal'', April 29, 2013., attributed to ], and labelled "The Wall Street Journal news department was not involved in the creation of this content.")</ref> a company that for almost 20 years, has had the ability and flexibility to successfully advise Fortune Global 500 companies, several governments and many businesses on complex funding, market entry, government relations and critical crisis management issues involving China and elsewhere.<ref>[http://www.nyggroup.com/about-nygg/</ref> | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Benjamin Wey is a resident of New York City. He was born in China and came to the United States in his teens with only $62 in his pocket to attend college on full academic and Valedictorian scholarships.{{Citation needed|date=June 2014}} Wey was educated at ] in ] where he received his 2nd ] in ].<ref name="theblot">{{cite web|url=http://theblot.com/author/benwey|title=Benjamin Wey, Author at TheBlot Magazine|publisher=theblot.com|accessdate=2014-04-28}}</ref> | |||
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==Work== | ==Work== | ||
Benjamin Wey is the CEO of ], a U.S. and Asia based venture capital and private equity investment firm with access to more than $1 billion in investment capital that "is known for funding and advising emerging growth companies". As an adviser to numerous ]{{what|date=May 2014}} ] as well as several governments, Wey claims to manage crisis, advise market entry, and provide complex funding for many economic and political forces.{{Citation needed|date=June 2014}} Interviewed on Fox Business News, Wall Street Journal, CCTV America and CNBC, Wey claimed that he helps to increase American jobs by introducing foreign capital to invest in American communities which in turn provide job growth and economic expansion in several regions across America.{{Citation needed|date=June 2014}} | |||
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==Other activity== | ||
⚫ | Wey has been a visiting ] at some universities in the United States and around the world.{{fact|date=June 2014}} In addition, he has published articles and comments that give advice, guidance, and perspective on global ], where he specializes in ] strategies especially with ] companies.<ref name="todaysmachiningworld">{{cite web|url=http://todaysmachiningworld.com/magazine/an-interview-with-benjamin-wey-the-human-bridge-between-china-america/|title=An interview with Benjamin Wey – The human bridge between China & America | Today’s Machining World|publisher=todaysmachiningworld.com|accessdate=2014-04-28}}</ref>| He has been a visiting ] of ] at ], guest ] at the ] School of ], and a guest ] at the ]. He continues to lecture and speak at other universities.<ref name="prnewswire">{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-york-global-group-china-experts-james-baxter-and-benjamin-wey-featured-speakers-at-mit-208297101.html|title=New York Global Group China Experts James Baxter and Benjamin Wey Featured... -- NEW YORK, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --|publisher=prnewswire.com|accessdate=2014-04-28}}{{Self-published source|date=June 2014}}<!-- merely a reproduction of PR emitted by Wey's own company --></ref> | ||
Lately involved in philanthropic efforts, Benjamin Wey appeared has used his fortune amassed through his career in the finance industry to donate to different charities. He has recently became involved with both the American Cancer Society and The Make A Wish Foundation. His work with these organizations, where he has volunteered both his educational skills and his financial situation, has gone about improving and bettering many communities. He has led a number of different charitable drives to help those in both the United States and China who are in need of a better education. So not only does Mr. Wey educate many people but he in turn allows for those without adequate access to be better educated. | |||
==Awards== | |||
Benjamin Wey has been an avid giver to Chinese charities and has, in fact, been awarded a “golden key” in China due to his sponsoring and building schools, which provided paramount educational opportunities for underprivileged and often orphaned farm youth in Chinas more rural areas. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Benjamin Wey | |
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Alma mater | Columbia Business School Columbia University |
Occupation(s) | Chinese American billionaire, Wall Street financier, institutional investor and strategic adviser |
Benjamin Wey is a Chinese-American Wall Street financier, publisher and journalist, philanthropist, and CEO of New York Global Group, a company that for almost 20 years, has had the ability and flexibility to successfully advise Fortune Global 500 companies, several governments and many businesses on complex funding, market entry, government relations and critical crisis management issues involving China and elsewhere.
Early life
Benjamin Wey is a resident of New York City. He was born in China and came to the United States in his teens with only $62 in his pocket to attend college on full academic and Valedictorian scholarships. Wey was educated at Columbia Business School of Columbia University in New York City where he received his 2nd master's degree in business administration.
Work
Benjamin Wey is the CEO of New York Global Group, a U.S. and Asia based venture capital and private equity investment firm with access to more than $1 billion in investment capital that "is known for funding and advising emerging growth companies". As an adviser to numerous Fortune Global companies as well as several governments, Wey claims to manage crisis, advise market entry, and provide complex funding for many economic and political forces. Interviewed on Fox Business News, Wall Street Journal, CCTV America and CNBC, Wey claimed that he helps to increase American jobs by introducing foreign capital to invest in American communities which in turn provide job growth and economic expansion in several regions across America.
Other activity
Wey has been a visiting professor at some universities in the United States and around the world. In addition, he has published articles and comments that give advice, guidance, and perspective on global finance, where he specializes in leadership strategies especially with Chinese companies.| He has been a visiting professor of finance at China University of Petroleum, guest professor at the Zhejiang University School of Management, and a guest lecturer at the University of Maryland. He continues to lecture and speak at other universities.
References
- "New York Global Group CEO and China Expert Benjamin Wey Presents at the Carnegie Mellon University US - China Summit -Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Carnegie Mellon University". cmu.edu. Retrieved 2014-04-28. (This CMU story is attributed to "New York Global Group CEO and China Expert Benjamin Wey Presents at the Carnegie Mellon University US - China Summit", Wall Street Journal, April 29, 2013., attributed to PR Newswire, and labelled "The Wall Street Journal news department was not involved in the creation of this content.")
- [http://www.nyggroup.com/about-nygg/
- "Benjamin Wey, Author at TheBlot Magazine". theblot.com. Retrieved 2014-04-28.
- "An interview with Benjamin Wey – The human bridge between China & America | Today's Machining World". todaysmachiningworld.com. Retrieved 2014-04-28.
- "New York Global Group China Experts James Baxter and Benjamin Wey Featured... -- NEW YORK, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --". prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2014-04-28.