Chencheng (Mark) Tao

Experience

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  University of Virginia

  May 2019 - Jun 2019

  Researcher

  -The research of cosmopolitanism in China, led by Professor Shiqiao Li and Esther Lorenz, is to find out how specifically foreign populations and their cultures influence the local community. The topics included architectural layout, diets, lifestyles, and so on.

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  AICO

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Trainee Architect
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  Deloitte

  Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

  Management Consulting Internship

  -Participate in logistics real estate project implementation and assist consultants in data collection and analysis, including industry macroscopic analysis, high-standard warehouse development analysis, low-standard warehouse renovation feasibility analysis, post-pandemic logistics industry development, enterprise business model comparison, third-party logistics project promotion analysis, enterprise transformation scheme analysis, major business models' study, logistics REITs analysis, project exit strategies' analysis, the financial model of the supply chain. Writing a total of 20+ reports, presentations, and excel sheets on industry insights. -Overseeing development status, market size, market competition pattern, and policies. Assist the project manager to complete the project business plan design and present the clients strategic planning and advice. Show less

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  DragonCor

  Dec 2021 - Feb 2022

  Investment internship

  Support for market data collection and underwriting modellingReview lease agreements, responsible for rent roll maintenanceParticipant in term sheet negotiation with banks, support for draft term sheet comparisonGo through FDD/TDD red flag with external DD team. understand the key issue of the target assets

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  Vanke

  Jul 2022 - Feb 2025

  Market Research & Investment Strategy: Analyze urban logistics markets, conduct visits and interviews, combine research to make strategies, complete reports for many cities, and study industry trends.Investment Evaluation: Handle new project evaluations in Central and East China, participate in negotiations to ensure projects meet standards, and have evaluated over 30 projects.External LP Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with LPs and partners, understand their criteria to match investors.Asset (Post - Investment) Management: Monitor and review post - investment aspects, update asset position, and make exit plans.Project Management: Coordinate external projects and manage internal asset - related work.Executive Assistant: Support department head, coordinate schedules, gather market info, and make summaries. Show less Logistics Business Unit -Market monitoring/conducting monthly reports -Industry competitors' analysis-Assisting due diligiance -REITs analysis-Expert interviews Industry Dynamics & Analysis: Monitored logistics trends, analyzing macroeconomics, supply chains, policies, and market dynamics across sectors like e-commerce and automotive. Produced key industry reports for strategic decision-making and compiled insights from investment banks and industry forums for supply chain and logistics insights.Thematic Enterprise & Market Research: Conducted in-depth studies on logistics, cross-border, and e-commerce enterprises, focusing on their competitiveness, financials, and strategies, providing material for the company’s strategic development.Strategic Due Diligence: Involved in M&A projects, assessing target companies’ backgrounds and strategic fit, contributing to acquisition processes and strategic partnerships with key industry players.Feasibility Studies: Performed field research and assessments on projects, collaborating with external agencies to evaluate development feasibility, influencing project direction and positioning. Show less

  • Investment and Asset Management

    Dec 2023 - Feb 2025

  • Corporate Strategy & Development

    Dec 2022 - Dec 2023

  • Investment Associate

    Jul 2022 - Dec 2022
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  Wang&Partners Innovation

  Feb 2025 - now

  Innovator