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      "name": "Brendon Kim",
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      "id": "",
      "name": "Suvesh Shrestha",
      "title": "",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Silicon Valley",
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      "greeting": "<p>Suvesh Shrestha is an accomplished IT and Facilities Manager with a strong track record of optimizing technology infrastructure and operations for organizations. With experience spanning various industries, Suvesh has successfully managed projects, reduced downtime, and contributed to cost savings. His qualifications include IT Operations, Project Management, Technical Expertise, and a proven track record in testing software applications. He holds a Master of Engineering Management degree from San Jose State University and a Bachelor's degree in Technology and Information Management from the University of California Santa Cruz. Additionally, Suvesh is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt professional. His diverse interests include soccer, CrossFit, kickboxing, music, and hiking.</p>"
    },
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      "id": "",
      "name": "Tafflyn Toy",
      "title": "",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Silicon Valley",
      "image": "ourteam-tafflyn-landing.jpg",
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      "greeting": "<p>Tafflyn is an Open Innovation Project Manager at CRADLE.</p><p>Prior to joining CRADLE, she was involved in technical marketing at Panasonic doing market research and business development for new product and business strategy. Her work experience also includes a systems engineering role in the avionics industry.</p><p>Tafflyn has a BS in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from UCLA.</p>"
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    {
      "id": "",
      "name": "Takkeun Oh",
      "title": "",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Silicon Valley",
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      "image_preview": "ourteam-takkeun-oh-1.jpg",
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      "greeting": "<p>Takkeun Oh is a Senior Open Innovation Manager at CRADLE with +15 years of experience in manufacturing industry as a research engineer as well as a strategy planning manager.</p><p>Prior to joining CRADLE, Takkeun worked as open innovation manager at LG Chem, leading frontier efforts in R&D and business development. His major research background is based on renewable energy technologies such as Li-ion battery, Fuel Cells, Hydrogen production at LG Chem and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.</p><p>He earned PhD degree in materials Sci. & Eng. from University of Florida.</p>"
    },
    {
      "id": "",
      "name": "Soyoung Lee",
      "title": "",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Silicon Valley",
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      "catchPhrase": "",
      "greeting": "<p>Soyoung is an Accounting Coordinator at CRADLE Silicon Valley, responsible for planning and monitoring budget and coordinating finance status of projects. She worked for Samsung SDI and LG CNS as a software engineer and project leader in the R&D field for over 10+ years.</p><p>Before joining CRADLE, she learned and worked in general accounting in the US.</p>"
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      "id": "",
      "name": "Shihao Zhang",
      "title": "",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Silicon Valley",
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      "greeting": "<p>Shihao is a Senior Investment Associate at Hyundai CRADLE Silicon Valley.</p><p>Prior to joining CRADLE, Shihao had several different experiences at Intel Capital, Amazon Web Services, MiraclePlus (former Y Combinator China), and State Farm Gainsco. He also co-founded a health tech startup, Orangewell Technologies, and served as general manager.</p><p>Shihao has an MBA degree from Duke University.</p>"
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      "id": "",
      "name": "Keunhaeng Heo",
      "title": "",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Silicon Valley",
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      "greeting": "<p>Keunhaeng Heo is an Senior Investment Manager at CRADLE with +10 years of experience in Hyundai Motor.</p><p>In 2012, he started his career in Hyundai Motor as a Research engineer of advanced vehicle IT software in R&D center. He developed Android Auto, Carplay and many connectivity technologies for a connected vehicle. The most memorable project he contributed to is developing ccOS(Connected Car Operating System) attempting for independence from the Tech Giants. He was in charge of designing a media framework of it.</p><p>In 2018, he moved to Corporate Venture Capital team to start new path as a Venture Investor. He has accumulated various experiences in corporate venturing from seed, Series A startup to M&A. Because of his technological background, he has mainly focused on looking at software-based tech companies. In 2022, he joined Cradle as a Senior Investment Manager.</p><p>Before join Hyundai, he developed self-immune system resisting to hacking attempts in a defense industry. He graduated from Chung-ang University with B.S in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and M.S in Wireless communication network.</p>"
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      "name": "Christine Park",
      "title": "",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Silicon Valley",
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      "greeting": "<p>Christine is an Open Innovation Specialist at Hyundai CRADLE, focused on the identification and evaluation of emerging technologies shaping the future of mobility, energy, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.</p><p>She joined CRADLE from Samsung Electronics America, where she managed strategic collaborations focused on streaming content partnerships and digital platform growth for the Frame TV. She designed and executed pilot programs, defined joint development frameworks, aligned legal and procurement pathways, and established governance models that enabled scalable, enterprise-ready partnerships. Earlier in her career at Christie's, Christine contributed to business development efforts across the Pacific Northwest region and played a role in the sale of a record-setting NFT artwork, demonstrating her early engagement with emerging digital asset markets. Across her career, she specializes in structuring forward-looking collaborations that bridge innovation, technology, and enterprise growth.</p><p>Christine holds a B.A. and M.A. from University College London.</p>"
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      "id": "",
      "name": "Yariv Hammer",
      "title": "Head of Office",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Tel Aviv",
      "image": "ourteam-yariv-hammer-landing-2.jpg",
      "image_preview": "ourteam-yariv-hammer-landing-2.jpg",
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      "greeting": "<p>Yariv is an experienced corporate innovator, with the network and track record to bridge between the Israeli ecosystem and global technology companies.</p><p>Before joining the Cradle Yariv led the AT&T Foundry innovation center in Israel, where he commercialized innovative solutions around 5G, automation and media. Yariv was a corporate strategist and chief of staff to Amdocs CEO ($4B global IT company).</p><p>Yariv holds an MBA from INSEAD and a software engineering degree from the Technion.</p>"
    },
    {
      "id": "",
      "name": "Ji-Ae Kim",
      "title": "",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Tel Aviv",
      "image": "ourteam-Jiae-kim-landing.jpg",
      "image_preview": "ourteam-Jiae-kim-landing.jpg",
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      "greeting": "<p>Ji-Ae is an Business Operations associate at Hyundai CRADLE -Tel Aviv.</p><p>Prior to joining Hyundai, Ji-Ae has a rich local experience from working in Samsung Electronics Israel and other Israeli company.</p><p>Ji-Ae received a B.A. degree from Kunkuk University in Korea.</p>"
    },
    {
      "id": "",
      "name": "Koby Simana",
      "title": "",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Tel Aviv",
      "image": "ourteam-koby-simana.jpg",
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      "catchPhrase": "",
      "greeting": "<p>Prior to joining CRADLE-Tel Aviv, Koby was the CEO of IVC Research Center, Israel’s leading data and information provider on the Israeli venture capital industry.</p><p>Koby brings with him exceptional networking, sales and business development skills accompanied with rich business vision and execution capabilities.</p><p>Koby holds an MBA from Bar-Ilan University, Israel.</p>"
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      "id": "",
      "name": "Nir Henn",
      "title": "",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Tel Aviv",
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      "greeting": "<p>Nir is an experienced Corporate Innovator, with a track record of leading innovation processes working with the Israeli ecosystem and global technology companies.</p><p>Before joining the CRADLE, Nir worked in the AT&T Foundry innovation center in Israel, where he commercialized innovative solutions around 5G, automation, and cloud technologies.</p><p>Nir holds a BA from Open University in Israel focuses on management.</p>"
    },
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      "id": "",
      "name": "Rubin Ofira",
      "title": "",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Tel Aviv",
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      "greeting": "<p>Rubin Ofira is an Open Innovation Manager at CRADLE Tel Aviv.</p><p>Prior to joining CRADLE, she held variety positions from R&D Leadership and Management to Product and Business Development. Her work experience in the automotive startups includes leading projects from POC to automotive production awards with leading automotive OEM’s.</p><p>Ofira has a MSc from Tel Aviv university in electrical engineering and specializes in acoustics, signal processing and machine learning.</p>"
    },
    {
      "id": "",
      "name": "Avi Voldman",
      "title": "",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Tel Aviv",
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      "greeting": "<p>Avi Voldman is an Investment Manager at CRADLE Tel-Aviv. Avi is experienced in pinpointing disruptive innovation and promoting it to maturity.</p><p>Before joining CRADLE Tel-Aviv, Avi was the General Manager of Racah Nanotech Venture Fund, investing in early-stage advanced materials technologies, and doing venture creation to nurture them into viable companies. Furthermore, he brings operation, business, and technological experience working with international partners. Avi believes that innovation drive companies to success, therefore when evaluating opportunities he verifies that an innovation fits the business needs.</p><p>Avi holds an MBA, BSc. in chemical engineering and BSc. in Chemistry from Ben-Gurion University.</p>"
    },
    {
      "id": "",
      "name": "Nissim Hofi",
      "title": "",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Tel Aviv",
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      "image_preview": "ourteam-nissim-hofi-1.jpg",
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      "greeting": "<p>Nissim is an experienced Corporate Innovator, with a track record of leading innovative PoC projects in the Israeli ecosystem and working with global tech companies. Before joining the CRADLE, Nissim worked in the Aerospace industry and engaged in the prototyping of solutions around unmanned systems, AI & ML, and computer vision.</p><p>Nissim holds an MBA from Bar-Ilan University and a software engineering degree from JCT.</p>"
    },
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      "id": "",
      "name": "Benjamin Kupfer",
      "title": "",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Tel Aviv",
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      "greeting": "<p>Benjamin Kupfer is an Investment Manager at CRADLE Tel-Aviv.</p><p>Before joining CRADLE Tel-Aviv, Benjamin has led the investment activities for LG Technology Ventures in Israel. Benjamin hold an MA in Physics from the Technion Institute, an MSc in nanotechnology from University College of London, a PhD in Chemistry from Bar Ilan University and a Master of Management and Engineering from the Columbia Business School.</p>"
    },
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      "id": "",
      "name": "Polina Rubinov",
      "title": "",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Tel Aviv",
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      "catchPhrase": "",
      "greeting": "<p>After spending five years at Israel Aerospace Industries, I gained invaluable experience in various areas, including administration and human resources.</p><p>Throughout my tenure, I actively supported the operational aspects of diverse projects within the organization.</p><p>Additionally, I hold a B.A. degree in Education from the Israel College of Management Academic Studies.</p>"
    },
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      "id": "",
      "name": "Dr. Saul Reichman",
      "title": "VP, Head of Office",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Berlin",
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      "greeting": "<p>Saul leads CRADLE's European team through its Berlin office, driving open innovation, corporate venturing and ecosystem development across the region.</p><p>With more than a decade of experience advancing innovation in the automotive sector, he has worked across both OEMs and suppliers, including Renault, Porsche Digital and Maxion Wheels, where he led initiatives spanning strategic partnerships, investments, open innovation and new business development. He brings a unique perspective at the intersection of corporate innovation, entrepreneurship and venture investing, having worked across the corporate, investment and entrepreneurial ecosystems.</p><p>Saul holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry, specializing in advanced materials and energy storage systems (proton-conducting membranes for fuel-cell applications), as well as an MBA focused on strategy and entrepreneurship, combining a strong technical foundation with business and strategic expertise.</p>"
    },
    {
      "id": "",
      "name": "Jay Oh",
      "title": "Head of Operations",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Berlin",
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      "greeting": "<p>Jay Oh is the Head of Operations for CRADLE Berlin, where he leads Hyundai Motor Group's open innovation and startup collaborations across Europe.</p><p>Prior to his appointment in Berlin, Jay was a Senior Manager within the ZER01NE Group at Hyundai Motor Company, where he drove global open innovation and executed early-stage investments to identify emerging technologies and new business opportunities. Earlier in his career, he worked at LG Chem, gaining extensive experience across R&D, strategic investment, and new business development with a focus on the material and sustainability sector.</p><p>He holds an MSc in Chemical and Biological Engineering from Seoul National University and a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Chung-Ang University.</p>"
    },
    {
      "id": "",
      "name": "Markus Muller",
      "title": "Senior Investment Manager",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Berlin",
      "image": "ourteam-markus-muller-landing-2.jpg",
      "image_preview": "ourteam-markus-muller-landing.jpg",
      "catchPhrase": "",
      "greeting": "<p>Markus is a Senior Investment Manager at CRADLE Berlin, leading the complete lifecycle of European investments—from strategic focus and deal sourcing to due diligence, investment execution, portfolio management, and exits. As a passionate matchmaker between external startups and internal stakeholders, he drives meaningful strategic impact in mobility, robotics, energy and more.</p><p>Prior to joining CRADLE, he worked at BMW Group in various roles from Technology Foresight & Scouting to Business Model Innovation covering topics like AI, Quantum Computing, Power Electronics, Digital Mobility Services & In-car Entertainment. Earlier in his career, Markus worked in corporate development at an automotive Tier1 and gained insights at the CVC unit of 3M.</p><p>He holds a MSc in Materials Science from TU Munich & LMU Munich, as well as a MBA from Collège des Ingénieurs, Paris.</p>"
    },
    {
      "id": "",
      "name": "Kyungah Roh",
      "title": "Office Manager",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Berlin",
      "image": "ourteam-kyungah-roh-landing.jpg",
      "image_preview": "ourteam-kyungah-roh-landing.jpg",
      "catchPhrase": "",
      "greeting": "<p>As the Office Manager, Kyungah is responsible for managing the overall operations related to finance, human resources, and general administration. Prior to joining Hyundai, she worked as a researcher at the Korea Planning & Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology (KEIT) in its Europe Office. She holds a Master’s degree from HBK Braunschweig in Germany and began her career at NH Bank in Korea after graduating from Seoul National University.</p>"
    },
    {
      "id": "",
      "name": "Joseph Boadi-Darkwah",
      "title": "Investment Manager",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Berlin",
      "image": "ourteam-joseph-boadi.jpg",
      "image_preview": "ourteam-joseph-boadi.jpg",
      "catchPhrase": "",
      "greeting": "<p>Joseph is an Investment Manager at Hyundai CRADLE Berlin and responsible for sourcing new deals, executing strategic investments and managing portfolio companies.</p> <p>Prior to joining CRADLE Berlin, he worked at Sunbo Angel Partners as an Investment Manager where he focused on early-staged deep tech startup investments covering technology scouting, open innovation projects, and market expansion strategies across South Korea, Singapore and Europe. One of Joseph´s flagship investments is in Haddington Dynamics, a US based collaborative robot manufacturer, which was acquired by Ocado Group.</p> <p>He studied and worked in South Korea for 7 years and holds a B.Eng in Computer Science & Engineering and Finance & Accounting from UNIST, South Korea.</p>"
    },
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      "id": "",
      "name": "Matthias Mitlacher",
      "title": "Open Innovation Manager",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Berlin",
      "image": "ourteam-matthias-mitlacher-1.jpg",
      "image_preview": "ourteam-matthias-mitlacher-1.jpg",
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      "greeting": "<p>At CRADLE Berlin, Matthias drives Open Innovation by analyzing innovation trends, identifying leading startups within the European and global ecosystems, and managing various innovation projects.<br><br>Prior to joining CRADLE Berlin, as Head of Data Intelligence at an AI data aggregator startup, he led the data strategy and helped international Tech and Consulting companies to better understand markets and make business decisions based on data. Moreover, Matthias worked at BMW in developing Future Mobility Services and is passionate about new technologies such as AI, Digital Payment Systems and Blockchain.<br><br>He holds an MSc from Karlsruher Institute of Technology in the field of electrical engineering, as well as an MBA from Collège des Ingénieurs, Paris.</p>"
    },
    {
      "id": "",
      "name": "Reza Fathi",
      "title": "Senior Open Innovation Manager",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Berlin",
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      "greeting": "<p>Reza is a Senior Open Innovation Manager at CRADLE Berlin leading open innovation activities focused on e-mobility and energy storage technologies, among others. With over 10 years of experience in battery technologies, product management, and open innovation, he is responsible for scouting emerging technologies and building strategic technology partnerships within the EU innovation ecosystem.<br><br>Prior to joining CRADLE, he drove Open Innovation activities on battery materials in Europe at Umicore, where he established number of joint development projects with partners. Reza holds a PhD in Material Science with a specialization in battery technologies.</p>"
    },
    {
      "id": "",
      "name": "Daniel I-Fan Wu",
      "title": "Senior Open Innovation Manager",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Berlin",
      "image": "Daniel-I-Fan-Wu.jpg",
      "image_preview": "Daniel-I-Fan-Wu.jpg",
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      "greeting": "<p>Daniel leads open innovation activities at CRADLE Berlin, sourcing cutting-edge startups in deep tech fields such as sustainability, robotics, manufacturing AI, and dual-use technologies. His mission is to identify high-potential, high-impact innovations for Hyundai Motor Group to adopt or invest in from Europe’s vibrant startup ecosystems.</p> <p>Before joining CRADLE Berlin, Daniel was deeply engaged in the European startup scene. Since 2018, he has worked as a venture builder at Deloitte Digital Ventures and later as a venture developer and portfolio manager at Porsche, where he built and invested in early-stage tech startups.</p> <p>Daniel holds an M.A. in Strategy and International Management from the University of St. Gallen and a double B.B.A. in Finance and International Business from National Taiwan University.</p>"
    },
    {
      "id": "",
      "name": "Yoon (Keun) Kim",
      "title": "Head of Office",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Beijing",
      "image": "ourteam-yoon-kim-1.jpg",
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      "greeting": "<p>Yoon is the Head of Office at Hyundai CRADLE Shanghai.</p><p>He spent most of his 20 years at Hyundai in product strategy/planning and operation, especially in new energy vehicles, batteries & PE systems and new technologies in China.</p><p>Prior to joining CRADLE, he was at Product department, China department, Beijing Hyundai and Hyundai China.</p><p>Throughout his adolescence, he lived in United States, Japan and Korea. He later received a full-scholarship at Temple University on International MBA degree (Paris-Philadelphia-Tokyo).</p><p>Finally, he went through a 1-year Hyundai China-Expert study program, studying Chinese language at Beijing-Language-and-Culture University and Executive MBA courses at Tsinghua University.</p>"
    },
    {
      "id": "",
      "name": "Olivia Lin",
      "title": "",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Beijing",
      "image": "ourteam-olivia-lin-landing.jpg",
      "image_preview": "ourteam-olivia-lin-landing.jpg",
      "catchPhrase": "",
      "greeting": "<p>Olivia is the business operations associate at Hyundai CRADLE Shanghai and mainly responsible for finance, personnel, and administration. Olivia Majored in Korean in Dalian Minzu University and received a master’s degree in accounting from Chung-Ang University in Korea.</p><p>Before joining Hyundai, She worked as a business management assistant in Samsung China. She also has working experience in LG Chemical China and KCC.</p>"
    },
    {
      "id": "",
      "name": "Flora Liu",
      "title": "",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Beijing",
      "image": "ourteam-flora-liu-1.jpg",
      "image_preview": "ourteam-flora-liu-1.jpg",
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      "greeting": "<p>Flora LIU, as Open Innovation Manager, is responsible for scouting start-ups and innovative technologies within Greater China, with the mission of building up the innovation ecosystem with innovation partners, as well as enabling Open Innovation processes inside Hyundai Motor Group.</p><p>Professional with 10 years of experience in technology & ICT, projects management and international business, Flora is passionate about high-tech innovation and a strong believer of Tech for Good. Before joining CRADLE Beijing, Flora led Orange Open Innovation Centre China and was responsible for engaging in open innovation activities with international start-ups, VCs, Corporates, Government organizations and NGOs.</p><p>Flora holds two master degrees from Science Po in Geo-economy and Bordeaux Business School in International Procurement Management, and a bachelor degree from Xiamen University.</p>"
    },
    {
      "id": "",
      "name": "Derek Li",
      "title": "",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Beijing",
      "image": "ourteam-derek-li-1.jpg",
      "image_preview": "ourteam-derek-li-1.jpg",
      "catchPhrase": "",
      "greeting": "<p>Derek Li is an Open Innovation Manager at CRADLE Shanghai, mainly responsible for scouting, screening, and bridging innovative startups with internal business units to accelerate the development of advanced future technologies, and create synergy enabling a bigger success for all.</p><p>Prior to joining CRADLE Beijing, Derek has worked for over 6 years in the field of automotive and mobility. He worked at KIA headquarter in South Korea and well-known Internet companies (BAIDU and MEITUAN) in China, accumulating abundant experience in vehicle product marketing, strategic planning and investment related to autonomous driving and smart transportation, data-driven business analysis on mobility service, etc.</p><p>Derek has a bachelor degree from Tsinghua University majoring in Materials Science and Engineering. And he obtained a Global MBA degree from Yonsei University in South Korea, sponsored by Hyundai Motor Group. He believes in the value of persistent curiosity in innovation, in-depth thinking in business analysis, and meaningful impact created through active collaboration.</p>"
    },
    {
      "id": "",
      "name": "Fang Wei",
      "title": "",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Beijing",
      "image": "ourteam-fang-wei-1.jpg",
      "image_preview": "ourteam-fang-wei-1.jpg",
      "catchPhrase": "",
      "greeting": "<p>Prior to joining Cradle, Fang Wei was at Ford Motor Company Strategy and Corporate Development, where he was responsible for electrification venture development in China. Before joining the automotive industry, Fang Wei worked in various investment roles including asset management and a private equity fund, CDB-Capital, with a focus in Advanced Manufacturing, New Energy and other Deep Tech sectors.</p><p>Fang Wei holds a MPhil degree from University of Cambridge and MA. In Economics From University of Edinburgh.</p>"
    },
    {
      "id": "",
      "name": "Yap Hui Ying",
      "title": "",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Singapore",
      "image": "ourteam-hui-ying.jpg",
      "image_preview": "ourteam-hui-ying.jpg",
      "catchPhrase": "",
      "greeting": "<p>Hui Ying is an Investment Manager at CRADLE.</p><p>Prior to joining CRADLE, she was investing in and building early stage tech startups in the area of sustainability, smart cities and advanced manufacturing through her role in SGInnovate, a Singapore government funded entity. Hui Ying brings with her extensive experience in product and business development in the energy industry. She has led strategic partnerships and project development focusing on new energy solutions and urban infrastructure.</p><p>Hui Ying graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering from NUS, with a Minor in Technopreneurship.</p>"
    },
    {
      "id": "",
      "name": "Amy Hyeim Kim",
      "title": "",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Singapore",
      "image": "ourteam-amy-hyeim-kim-1.jpg",
      "image_preview": "ourteam-amy-hyeim-kim-1.jpg",
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      "greeting": "<p>Amy is providing general operation administrative and HR support at Hyundai CRADLE Singapore.</p><p>Prior to joining CRADLE, Amy has worked in the technology and consulting space as HR professional for more than 10 years.</p><p>Amy holds an M.A. in Business Administration from Ewha Woman’s University, Korea with special track of Human resources management.</p>"
    },
    {
      "id": "",
      "name": "Dr.Vivek Nair",
      "title": "",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Singapore",
      "image": "Dr.Vivek_Nair.jpg",
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      "greeting": "<p>Before joining CRADLE, he was working for Mckinsey as a specialist for batteries in the ASEAN region. Vivek has 12 years of experience in the area of batteries, hydrogen and CCUS and have worked in various R&D leadership, consulting, entrepreneurial, and executive roles in 3 different continents. Some of his accomplishments include being an inventor in more than 15 patents, listed in the first Forbes under 30 list, MIT Tr’35 and exits from 2 deep-tech start-ups that he co-founded.</p><p>Vivek has graduated with a PhD in Batteries from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and Loughborough University, UK and a B.Tech with Honors in Bioengineering, SASTRA University, India.</p>"
    },
    {
      "id": "",
      "name": "Tae-Won (Ted) Kim",
      "title": "",
      "department": "",
      "office": "Singapore",
      "image": "Tae.jpg",
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      "greeting": "<p>Tae-Won (Ted) Kim is the Head of Operations for CRADLE Singapore, the CVC arm of Hyundai Motor Group actively scouting for early-stage startups across South East Asia.</p><p>In his previous role, Tae-Won was a senior investment manager at Corporate Development team of Hyundai Motor Group where he was responsible for executing end-to-end strategic investments/JV/M&A to identify new business opportunities across various sectors of mobility, electrification, hydrogen and UAM. He started his career at Hyundai as an assistant manager for North America team, Global Operations Division in 2016.</p><p>Tae-Won has received his bachelor’s degree in Economics from Northwestern University.</p>"
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      "name": "Zhi Wei CHOO",
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      "office": "Singapore",
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      "greeting": "<p>Zhi Wei CHOO is an Investment Manager at CRADLE.</p><p>Zhi Wei CHOO is a seasoned investment professional with over eight years of experience in private equity, investment banking, and corporate development. Before joining CRADLE, he was with G42 Expansion Fund, a US$10B global technology fund, where he executed US$300M in growth equity investments.</p><p>In his role within the G42 corporate development team, he advanced strategic investment and commercial partnerships across APAC with governments and large corporations. Earlier in his career with PrimePartners Corporate Finance, he provided a broad spectrum of equity capital markets advisory services, including listings, takeovers, M&A, capital raises, and corporate actions.</p><p>A graduate of Nanyang Technological University with dual bachelor’s degrees in Business (Banking & Finance) and Accountancy, he is both a CFA charter holder and a Chartered Accountant.</p>"
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