Jack Zhang is the co-founder and CEO of Airwallex, a global payments platform that aims to revolutionize the financial services industry by providing efficient and cost-effective international payment solutions. Under his leadership, Airwallex has grown to support over 100,000 businesses worldwide and has achieved unicorn status with a valuation of US$5.5 billion.
Who is Jack Zhang?
Jack Zhang, born in China and raised in Melbourne, began his career as a software engineer, working for various financial services companies in the UK and Australia. With over a decade of experience in foreign exchange trading and investment banking, Zhang ventured into entrepreneurship, launching several businesses, including a property development company named Hohen. His extensive background in technology and business, coupled with his firsthand experience with high foreign exchange fees, led him to co-found Airwallex in 2015.
As CEO, Zhang has guided the company to significant growth, raising over US$800 million in funding from top-tier investors and earning prestigious awards for his entrepreneurial and engineering accomplishments. His vision for Airwallex is to revolutionize the financial services industry by providing a faster and cheaper way to move money globally, leveraging a proprietary payment network that spans over 65 countries.
Work History
- Aviva, Software Engineer, September 2007 - September 2009
- National Australia Bank, Technical Lead - FICC, October 2010 - May 2015
- ANZ, Solution Architect - FX, June 2015 - December 2015
- Hohen International, Founder, June 2013 - March 2018
- Airwallex, Co-Founder & CEO, December 2015 - Present
- Capital 49, Founder, July 2021 - Present
Education History
Jack Zhang received his Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science from the University of Melbourne between 2004 and 2007. This educational foundation in computer science would later play a crucial role in his career as a software engineer and entrepreneur, ultimately leading to the creation of Airwallex.
When did Jack Zhang join Airwallex?
Jack Zhang co-founded Airwallex in December 2015 and has been serving as its CEO since the company's inception. As of now, Zhang has been with Airwallex for over six years, leading the company to become a global financial platform that supports 100,000 businesses worldwide.