That's a good question. A very good question. 'Who is he, boss?' He's, uh ... Derek Chen, Voice. 'Oh, okay. Let's talk about music now.' Ha!
Don't be silly. We've got work to do.
PR email ...
London/Shanghai, 12/01/2021. TMF Group, a leading global professional services firm, has appointed Derek Chen as a new senior executive to accelerate the growth of the firm's funds business in China.
Mr Chen joins TMF Group as Commercial Director for Fund Services and will focus on fund administration and investment structuring, with the goal of developing and maintaining a network of prospects and business development opportunities. He will work with the wider global funds team to find innovative solutions to clients' needs.
So that's who he is!
But who did he used to be? ...
Previously, Mr Chen held the position of Vice President at Apex Fund Service, following many years spent at leading investment firms.
Fair enough.
I'm wondering though, dear reader(s), will our Derek have to report to someone? Because - in my experience - a lot of these people that other people report to are ... well, nasty pieces of work. 'He will report to Andrew O'Shea.' Oh no!
Yeah, look -
Mr Chen will report to Andrew O'Shea, Global Head of Fund Services, who says: "Derek's extensive experience working within private and sovereign wealth funds gives him unique insight to our clients' needs: Derek will be instrumental in delivering solutions to managers investing regionally and globally. Our Fund Services department in China continues to grow rapidly and Derek will support our clients both domestically and internationally."
Oh, I don't know. 'Andy seems okay, boss.' Does he? Really? 'Yes.' Time will tell. Derek can contact me if things go wrong. 'And what will you do?' I have ways, Voice. You know I do. 'Say no more.'
Anyway, let's hear from the great man himself ...
Come on, Derek, son!
Derek Chen says: "TMF Group's growth in the funds industry is terrific and I cannot wait to proactively contribute to it, by sharing my experience with the team."
ENDS
What?! ENDS?! Doesn't he have a bit more to say for himself?! 'Some people are like that.' Unless he's scared to say more.
Never mind.
...
Anything else, kook(s)? Let's take our minds off Derek and his problems. My new dream tune?
Well, I've got a chord structure for it now, but I haven't chosen a key yet. Also, in real life, the tune isn't as exciting as it was the other night in my, uh, dream world, so I'm going to use it for the verses. But don't get it twisted! It's still exciting, man. It just works better as a verse melody.
Yeah, yeah.
It was a great moment with the cosmos. That's all I care about. It means higher powers are looking after me, and that I have a destiny. Which is a great comfort BECAUSE ... everything looks bleak as fuck at the moment. Do you know what I mean?
Laters.
