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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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  • Net Debt Analysis: Where Buyers and Sellers Diverge on Definitions
    • July 8, 2026

    For M&A transactions structured on a cash-free, debt-free basis, a net debt analysis helps buyers and sellers understand how the agreed enterprise value translates into the actual equity value paid at closing. Since enterprise value assumes the business is transferred without excess cash or...

  • 2026 ACG Atlanta DealSource
    • June 24, 2026
    • September 10, 2025

    Event Description: Sapling Financial Consultants was proud to sponsor ACG Atlanta’s DealSource 2026 at Truist Park. This premier event brought together investment banks, private equity firms, and select lenders for pre-scheduled, one-on-one meetings, creating valuable opportunities to build relationships and explore new deals. The event...

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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.