Xiaoyin has accumulated a breadth of experiences in commercial litigation & arbitration, private M&A with Allen & Gledhill LLP in Singapore. She has also spent several years in-house and/or as legal consultant, leading legal and compliance in various MNCs and large financial institutions including but not limited to DBS Bank, Allianz RE, Mastercard and GIC, while honing her expertise in data privacy and ESG.
Xiaoyin advises asset owners, fund managers, VCs and start-ups on general corporate and M&A matters, data protection and privacy policy. She is familiar with digital assets funds and advises on due diligence and compliance related aspects.
Xiaoyin has previously headed legal and compliance departments in an international joint-venture company. She has also worked with Alliance RE, DBS Bank, and consulted Mastercard in data privacy. She was most recently with GIC legal and compliance, heading data privacy.
Xiaoyin has served various board positions across companies in SEA, including chairing the boards. She has also advised various VCs and start-ups in the areas food security, healthcare and technology on ESG related matters. She is also an advisor/mentor to a few VCs and start-ups.
Xiaoyin has also founded Social Venture Partnerships,, an intermediary which has helped to launch the first Pay-for-Success social impact investment project in Singapore, with the support of government agencies, social organizations and corporate and philanthropic investors.
