Christine (Siew Ling) Teh

Business Consultant and Project Management

Nuremberg, Germany

Experience

Mar 2020 - Present
5 years 1 month

In-house Management Consultant

3-D Matrix Europe

  • Successful execution of strategic initiatives: developed business entities structure; negotiated European (German) contract manufacturing to supply class III medical device globally; structured, negotiated and completed change of EMEA distribution partners.

  • Charted business strategies on business issues, proposed solutions and drove implementation: new product introduction, market entry, funding during pandemic, supplier management, distribution channel changes, staff management options, middle eastern business relationship strategy.

  • Support sales team in distribution (value propositions and incentives) and research/clinical trials set-up, contract negotiations and disputes management to drive business growth in EMEA.

Feb 2017 - Feb 2020
3 years 1 month
London, United Kingdom

Director, Real Estate Debt

Aviva Investors

  • Executed and delivered over £600m senior UK fixed/floating debt to new borrowers (single-property and portfolios of operational and non-operational assets), £1.5b on team basis yearly.

  • Managed £1.5b+ critical client relationships/loan portfolio including constructions.

  • Led high risk debt relationship management, restructured c.£1b risky and/or defaulted loans.

  • Transformed in-house underwriting approval processes through digitalization.

  • Drove business/loan reviews and nurtured risk management mindset through regular portfolio reviews and business rhythms of relationship managers.

  • Line manager of 5 direct reports with delegated firstline authority.

Nov 2015 - Apr 2016
6 months
China

General Manager

Hyundai Capital

Set up China secured lending framework and formulate business partnership strategy.

Mar 2012 - Sep 2015
3 years 7 months
London, United Kingdom

Senior Deal Leader

GE Capital Real Estate

  • Closed over £1.5b senior debt transactions across various asset classes in UK and Ireland.

  • Restructured £1.0B defaulted and/or high-risk debt in UK.

  • Obtained US headquarter approval and developed Ireland senior debt program risks/returns structure and execution framework.

  • Led Europe/UK regulatory review coordination with global and European CROs to present risk to the US Fed in 2012.

  • Led in-house digitalisation in UK, worked with surveyors and IT teams on Argus software implementation.

Jul 2006 - Mar 2012
5 years 9 months
Japan

Underwriter, Risk Management

GE Capital Real Estate

  • Closed $1.0b multi-family and office acquisitions (direct investments); a $400m loan purchase and a minority investment in REIT in Japan.

  • Closed 3 large portfolio debt deals in US, totalling over $4.0b when based in Connecticut, US.

  • Developed a core+ global Joint Venture and raised $1.0b dry powder with an Asian SWF to invest in multiple European cities.

  • Developed Tokyo and Japan regional multi-family investment theses, China mid-long term investment proposals, Hong Kong and Taiwan "Go to Market" strategies, identified key risks and managed investment methodologies.

  • Reviewed major tenants' credit, presented ad-hoc corporate credit reports to Investment Committee.

Apr 2001 - Jun 2006
5 years 3 months
Japan

Engineer, Product Development

Sony Corporation

  • Negotiated a global joint licensing development agreement (Digital Living Network Alliance - DLNA) with key partners incl. Intel and Microsoft.

  • Launched DLNA with Sony first products roll-out globally, VAIO PC and BRAVIA TV, 2006 and led DLNA marketing events at electronics shows in US, Japan, Europe and China.

  • Developed a professional music encoding application for Sony Music, electronic video distribution platform for Sony Pictures and a Japanese online music distribution media player.

Summary

Have solid track record in executing financial transactions, negotiating complex restructures, managing risks, driving strategic initiatives and developing new business globally (Europe, Asia and US). Agile and adaptable, with hands-on experience managing diverse teams, multiple client relationships and working in matrix organizations.

Languages

English
Native
Chinese
Advanced
Japanese
Advanced
Malay
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Education

Apr 1997 - Mar 2001

Kyoto University

Bachelor of Engineering · Informatics and Mathematical Science Engineering · Kyoto, Japan

Apr 1996 - Mar 1997

Osaka University of Foreign Studies

Japanese Language · Osaka, Japan

Certifications & licenses

CFA Level 1

Certified International Logistics Specialist

Sony

General Electric Experienced Commercial Leadership Program

General Electric