Seasoned Management and Advisory Panel
Evolve Capital is led by seasoned M&A, capital markets and private equity professionals
Our Team
Paul Kuo
Partner and Head of Capital Markets
Over 16 years experience handling capital markets transactions and advising companies on M&A and other corporate transactions. He specializes in both equity and debt securities offerings in the public and private capital markets, with experience spanning more than 75 deals and successfully riasing almost US$20bn.
Global Advisory Panel
Rob Sivitilli
Rob is a highly-experienced investment banker with decades of experience. Prior to his retirement, he served as J.P. Morgan’s Head of M&A for Asia ex-Japan, based in Singapore. He currently sits on the board of directors of a number of companies, including a leading fullservice provider of semiconductor transfer and handling products in Singapore.
Sherlyn Lim
Sherlyn is the senior adviser to Crescent Point Capital Management, a Consumer sector focused investment management fund with c.US$2 billion AUM. Previously, she was Head of J.P. Morgan’s Consumer & Retail Investment Banking franchise in Asia and has advised on a wide range of transactions (>US$100 billion) from her time at J.P. Morgan in the US and Asia. Sherlyn is also the co-founder of Emberz Brands, a digitally driven FMCG company with presence in the US, China and ASEAN.
Catherine Leung
Co-Founder and Partner of MizMaa Ventures, Catherine sits on the Board of several portfolio companies. Previously, she was Vice Chairman of J.P. Morgan’s Investment Banking franchise in Asia, with a focus of Greater China. Under her leadership, J.P. Morgan was named Best Investment Bank in Hong Kong for 8 consecutive years. Catherine was named Top 20 Women in Finance by Finance Asia in 2011, and is an advisory board member for Eureka Nova, and member of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council Trust Fund.
Riady Tjandra
Riady is the Managing Director of Goldenbridge Advisory, a Singapore-based consultancy and brings with him a myriad of experiences across diverse sectors. He currently is involved in several ventures – PT. Jiwo Mega Propertindo, an Indonesia-based real estate developer; Asia Summit Capital, a Hong-Kong-based private equity firm; Duitku, an Indonesia-based online payment solutions provider; Royal Trust Futures, an Indonesia-based brokerage; Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, a high-end restaurant in Indonesia, and the Samata Sanur, an Indonesia-based luxury resort.
Dato Cannis Chan
Malaysia Senior Advisor
Dato Cannis Chan, the Chairman of MCI Capital Sdn Bhd, leads with distinction as the private equity fund holds the prestigious approval from the Securities Commission Malaysia under license VCPE/0097/2023. This regulatory endorsement solidifies MCI Capital’s standing as a recognized and compliant player in the financial landscape.
Dato Cannis has played a pivotal role in transforming the Asia Pacific group of companies into a prominent investor relations advisory firm across Malaysia, Singapore, and China. Her leadership has been instrumental in shaping the strategic direction and business success of the company. With her extensive connections in both governmental and public listed companies, she brings valuable insights to the firm’s operations. She ability to excel both in her role at the investor relations advisory firm and in managing her own private family overseas fund demonstrates her strong expertise and leadership in the financial industry.
