The Team

We have curated an exceptional team of experts, each with decades of experience from top financial institutions and advisory firms around the globe.

Josephine Ong

Chief Executive Officer

Josephine Ong is an accomplished business leader with over 18 years of experience in finance and investments. She spearheads the company's revenue growth and investment strategies for the company's portfolio.

Before joining the family business, Josephine held key corporate banking management positions at global financial institutions such as HSBC, Royal Bank of Scotland and Standard Chartered Bank.

Credentials:

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical and Electronics - Nanyang Technological University, 2004

Dennis Chan

Managing Director

With over seventeen years of industry experience, Dennis has deep experience in international real estate development. He was based in Dubai between 2016 to 2023 in a senior management role with one of the largest real estate companies in the region, and covered projects spanning United Kingdom, Europe, Middle East and North Africa. Dennis began his career journey in Singapore with Savills where he consulted for ultra high net-worth families and individuals before assuming senior management roles with property developers in Asia and Middle East.

Credentials:

Real Estate Management Program - Harvard Business School, 2014
Bachelor of Arts, Economics - National University of Singapore, 2005

Yong Ann Chan

Director, Investments

Yong Ann Chan is a seasoned Crude and Fuel Oil Trader with over 13 years of expertise in global energy markets, specializing in Asia-Pacific trade flows. Prior to joining Maiden Capital, he was a crude oil trader at BB Energy where he spearheaded cargo marketing to China and Far East Asia, leveraging strategic storage plays, cross-product arbitrage, and blended physical cargoes to optimise profitability. He had also spent seven years at SINOPEC (2012–2019) as a Fuel Oil Trader, managing spot and term trades while cultivating long-term partnerships with shipowners, barge operators, and regional refiners.

Yong Ann’s career began at BP, where he honed operational precision as a Crude Operator and Gasoline Trading Assistant, streamlining cargo logistics and reducing demurrage costs. As a Marine Fuels Marketer, he expanded customer acquisition by 10% annually through proactive networking and credit-risk innovation. Known for blending analytical rigor with market intuition, he excels in contract negotiation, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Based in Singapore, Yong Ann has consistently driven value across the supply chain—from optimizing vessel rotations to crafting tax-efficient structures—and remains passionate about navigating complex energy markets with agility and strategic foresight.

Credentials:

Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance - National University of Singapore, 2009

Chloe Liao

Senior Relationship Manager

Prior to joining Maiden Capital, Chloe was the former General Manager of Guotong Trust, one of China's leading wealth management firms, Chloe managed 4 regions, 12 sales teams as well as the daily operations of Guotong's Wealth Management Center. She is a graduate of China's prestigious Peking University and attained her MBA from University of Bath, United Kingdom.

Credentials:

Masters of Business Administration - University of Bath, 2020
Masters' Degree, Business and Commerce - Peking University, 2015
Bachelor's Degree in International Economics and Trade - Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 2003

Daphne Mason

Marketing Manager

Daphne Campbell is a dynamic and results-driven Marketing Manager at Maiden Capital. She began her journey as a Marketing Executive after graduating in Business Administration from the prestigious Royal Holloway, University of London. Recognized for her exceptional performance and innovative marketing strategies, she swiftly climbed the corporate ladder within a year. Daphne’s commitment to excellence continues to drive Maiden Capital’s business growth and success.

Credentials:

Bachelor, Business Administration and Management - Royal Holloway, University of London, 2022

'As impact investors, our firm's goals are driven not only by profitability, but we are also motivated to improve our social footprint through our investment activities'

Dennis Chan - Managing Director