Dr. Xia joined AIF Capital in 1995 and has led investments in transportation, engineering services and manufacturing with a focus on China. Dr. Xia has more than 19 years of experience in private equity and direct investment in Asia. Dr. Xia represents AIF Capital on the boards of various portfolio companies and was Chairman of one of the firm's China toll road companies during 1999-2003. Prior to joining AIF Capital, Dr. Xia worked between 1989 and 1995 at the Asian Development Bank, where he was extensively involved in many projects in the power, industrial and financial sectors in Asia including China, India, Nepal, Laos, the Philippines and Pakistan. Dr. Xia holds a B.S. degree in Electric Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology and a Doctorate Degree in management from University of Paris Dauphine. Dr. Xia also graduated from French business school ESSEC. Dr. Xia is a CFA charterholder. Dr. Xia is a native Mandarin speaker.
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