Jiadi Yu

Jiadi Yu is Chief Investment Officer for the Asia Pacific Region at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), based in Hong Kong. Ms Yu has extensive experience investing in education platforms, including higher education, technical and vocational training, and digital learning providers. Her work focuses on scaling private sector solutions that improve learning outcomes, enhance employability, and support inclusive, job-relevant skills in rapidly evolving economies. Ms Yu has previously managed equity and debt financing in the manufacturing and consumer services sectors from IFC’s headquarters in Washington DC. Before joining IFC, she worked in the Capital Markets Department at the World Bank in Washington DC. Ms Yu holds a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard University and a bachelor of arts degree from Renmin University of China.