Our Leadership Team

John Du | Co-MD

John is a global business entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Dream Overseas Group, StudyFin Technology (Australia) Pty Ltd and Do360 Sapien Capital Pty Ltd. A self-funded venture investor of service-based market portals related to finance. He established his business from scratch in 1989, spreading its influence globally from its humble origins in Melbourne.

Victor Jiang | Co-MD

Serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist and a former consulting and software industry executive; founded first own company at age 23; worked and lived across 12 countries over 15 years; investor and board director in 10 tech companies across USA, AUS & China (of which 4 as Chairman); founder of the Sapien Group of companies

Alfred Yu | Co-MD

Entrepreneur, Investor; Currently serving as the Managing Director of Solum TAIS, co-founder and founding investor of several technology companies, as well as initiator of multiple art and cultural public projects. Possesses extensive investment experience in cross-border investments, world cultural heritage preservation, seed cultivation, biotechnology, aerospace technology, fintech, and other fields.

Mia Luo | MD of Greater China

Mia has s BS in Business Study from Monash University, and
Advanced Master of International Economics and Finance from
University of Queensland, Australia. Mia has a wide range of
interests, specializing in behavioral economics and social welfare economics. She has years of social volunteer working experience in Australia. She is also a successful businesswoman, who has great skills in valuation management and M&A.

Thomas Vo | MD of Studyfin VN, CTO

Experienced technology and financial expert, currently serving as the Head of Sotatek Australia (IT outsourcing company); former Director of the Australian lending market; General Manager of Ray White Real Estate; previously worked as an IT Analyst at ANZ, ING, and QBE.

Daniel Lawrence | MD of Indonesia

Serial entrepreneur; venture investor; Head of Sapien’s Melbourne and Jakarta offices; experienced in FMCG, technology, charitables, and international trade. Cofounder of Navanti-Sapien Asset Management; ASEAN market specialist and well-connected amongst ASEAN family offices and HNW investors

Ron Zhu | Director

Ron Zhu has over 18 years of business experience in China, Australia & other countries. With a strong background in technology, business development, as well as excellent interpersonal skills.

‍In 2018, Ron Zhu and John Du curated a business model through Studyfin that offers an online education and financial services aggregator.

Susan Gao | VP of Migration

With nearly thirty years of experience in immigration, study abroad, and investment, she has handled successful cases for thousands of investment, immigration, and study abroad clients. Her expertise spans helping them successfully settle in Australia, Canada, the United States, Singapore, and Hong Kong. She also assists with their investments and children’s education in places like Australia and the United States, ensuring their settlement and well-being.

Cormac Heffernan | Head of Financial Products

Cormac Heffernan was the Chief Executive Officer of Powerwrap Limited from March 2012 until November 2016. He has over 25 years experience in financial services across Europe, UK and Australia with Northern Trust, Investec, NAB, BlackRock and INVESCO. He was a leader in Straight Through Processing (STP) and a pioneer of the Separately Managed Account (SMA), developing and launching the BlackRock SMA (the BlackRock Customised Portfolio Service) in 2005.

Dmitry Chourpo | Head of Platforms

Dmitry’s entrepreneurial journey began over 15 years ago, and since then, he has established a strong foothold in the fintech and e-commerce sectors. As a highly-skilled and seasoned professional, he has successfully launched and scaled numerous venture-backed startups, displaying an unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence.

Daniel Tan | Regional Head of Vietnam

Daniel Tan is the visionary founder of TRUST EDUCATION, leveraging a rich tapestry of experience and extensive industry connections within the education and migration sectors. With an intimate understanding of the nuances of the Australian education system, Daniel excels as a recruiter specializing in both the Vietnamese onshore and offshore markets. He epitomizes a leader dedicated to empowering individuals through educational opportunities while fostering meaningful connections across borders.

Lydia Tang | Head of Platforms

Lydia Tang is a finance and investment professional with a strong background in Economics and Finance. Lydia Tang has expertise in financial analysis, investment strategies, and post-investment management. Lydia excels at identifying market opportunities and managing high-value investments. Passionate about continuous learning and growth in the securities and consulting sectors, Lydia brings a strong professional judgment and multicultural experience.

John Du

Founder

John Du’s business ventures has earnt prestigious titles from Australian and Chinese major media outlets, as well as other international exposure. Over his 30+ year career John has worked across technology, education, financial investment, real estate, migration, entertainment, and E-commerce. John has gained strengths from his exposure to both Eastern and Western societies. Being able to adopt a unique, dual -based approach through both business and personal life. Allowing him to be adaptive and diverse in his ways of thinking and general philosophy in business.

Since 2006, John has subsequently published series of books about global investment, migration, and education, and is actively involved in the industry talk show in a leading Television show at CBE Shanghai. John is also an Australian Leading award winner in 2008, Initiative Award of the 20th Ethnic Business Award. John’s entrepreneurial experience, concept of globalization, spirit of innovation and sustainable development were broadcasted in more than 40 countries all over the world through SBS ‘telecast network. Australia’s then Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd presented the prestigious award.

Thomas Vo

Co-founder & CPO

Victor Jiang

Co-Founder & Director & Investor

Victor Jiang is a serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist. He is the cofounder of Sapien Ventures, Sapien Asset Management and Sun Ocean Capital. Sapien Ventures is a specialised VC with presences across Silicon Valley, Australia and China and a deep focus on fintech, blockchain and online marketplace ventures.

Victor has lived and worked across 12 countries, including 3 years in Silicon Valley. Companies he has worked with range from the Global Fortune 50 to countless start-ups. Victor currently sits on 8 technology company boards across US / AU / China, including 4 of them as Chairman. Some of his more well known investments include Airtasker (which listed on the ASX in March 2021 at 200-300% its listing price and over 660% since first investment in 2016); Hashching (which acquired Mystro just in April and has helped over 60,000 borrowers and over 2500 mortgage brokers originate over $26bn in loans); as well as multi-award-winning blockchain companies such as CivicLedger, UCOT, Linqto; etc.

Susan Gao

Co-Founder & Vice President of Business Migration and Education Dept

Partner at Dreams Overseas Group, a seasoned licensed immigration specialist, and a gentleman of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). A member of various immigration associations and possessing qualifications in Australian financial information, he is well-versed in the immigration, study abroad, and financial laws and regulations of various countries.

With nearly thirty years of experience in immigration, study abroad, and investment, he has handled successful cases for thousands of investment, immigration, and study abroad clients. His expertise spans helping them successfully settle in Australia, Canada, the United States, Singapore, and Hong Kong. He also assists with their investments and children’s education in places like Australia and the United States, ensuring their settlement and well-being.

Ron Zhu

Co-Founder & Director

Ron Zhu has over 18 years of business experience in China, Australia & other countries. With a strong background in technology, business development, as well as excellent interpersonal skills.

‍In 2018, Ron Zhu and John Du curated a business model through Studyfin that offers an online education and financial services aggregator. The platform aims to connect its digital wallet with various financial institutions including banks, insurers, brokers, fund and asset managers across Asia-Pacific countries to provide financial services for the educational sector.

Cormac Heffernan

Director

He has a wealth of experience in the field of Portfolios Services administration and equity administration and execution. He has an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) and is a Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) a Global Chartered Management Accountant (GCMA) as well as being a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Dmitry Chourpo

CTO

His latest venture, Mystro, an advanced AI powered platform that has revolutionised the way mortgage and insurance brokers, lenders, and real estate professionals onboard and manage their clients. By streamlining the client onboarding process, simplifying data collection, and automating marketing processes, Mystro has quickly gained recognition as a game-changing solution in the industry. This achievement is a testament to Dmitry’s relentless pursuit of transforming industries and creating value for stakeholders.

Throughout his career, Dmitry has demonstrated an innate ability to identify market gaps and develop innovative products to address these needs. His extensive knowledge in finance and e-commerce technologies, coupled with his strong business acumen, has enabled him to create cutting-edge solutions that drive growth and success for his ventures.

Alice Ling

Group Partner in Education, Employment and Residence Planning

Senior consultant in international education and career planning, qualified Australian vocational trainer.

Alfred Yu

Group Partner of Greater China

Daniel Laurence

Regional Manager of Indonesia

Daniel Tan

Regional Manager of Vietnam

Neeru Nandu

Regional Manager of India

Serial entrepreneur & seasoned mortgage industry veteran; has business interests in mortgage brokerage, tea plantation, import/exports, medical clinic and real estate development, until recently COE at Hashching;