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A new general counsel and legal director have been appointed to the legal team of an international financial technology specialist.
Airwallex has expanded its management team with the addition of Jeanette K Chan, who has been brought on board as the company’s chief compliance officer and general counsel.
“We are thrilled to have Jeanette join Airwallex to support our global expansion,” Jack Zhang, co-founder and CEO of Airwallex, said.
“She brings a wealth of experience and proven track record of excellence in financial and legal circles. Her expertise and pioneering leadership will be crucial in leading our business into its next stage of growth.”
Commenting on her new role, Ms Chan said: “I’m delighted to be joining Airwallex, which over the past four years has transformed itself from a start-up to a leading global challenger in cross-border payments”.
“I look forward to working with Jack and the other leaders of the business to shape and drive Airwallex’s global expansion.”
The company has also hired Paul Weiss counsel, Corinna Yu, as its new legal director. Ms Yu’s new role will see her continue to work alongside Ms Chan.
She brings over 20 years’ experience to the role, having advised on high-profile merger and acquisitions, private equity investments and foreign direct investments into China.
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Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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