• 100 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 870, North York, ON, M2N 6N5
Areas of Expertise
  • Financial Modelling
  • Due Diligence
  • Investment & Valuation
Education
  • Bachelor of Economics and Finance - Tsinghua University
  • Master in Management - Tsinghua University
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Smith School of Business, Queen's University

Barry is a Consultant at Sapling Financial Consultants. He brings over six years of experience in strategy, investment and corporate finance across China and international markets. Barry started his career at PwC Strategy& in Shanghai, where he supported clients on industry research, growth strategy and operational improvement initiatives. He later joined DiDi, a global mobility platform, where he focused on investment and financing initiatives, contributing to high-profile fundraising efforts, M&A transactions and cross-border strategic projects.

Barry has experience across the full transaction lifecycle, including financial analysis, valuation, due diligence and stakeholder communication. He has supported multi-billion-dollar transactions and worked closely with cross-functional teams across different geographies. His background combines structured thinking with practical execution, allowing him to contribute to client success in complex and fast-moving environments.

Barry holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance and a Master in Management from Tsinghua University. He recently completed his full-time MBA at Queen’s University, Smith School of Business. Outside of work, Barry enjoys traveling, exploring different cultures and watching detective films / TV series.

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Why Sapling?

Sapling offers specialized financial and analytic tools designed for scaling companies, aiming to foster growth through strategic decision-making. We work tirelessly to provide you with reliable and timeless financial solutions that positively impact your goals.