Crossing Planes is a multi-family office based in Hong Kong. We build value in ventures, enterprises, and liquid markets by creatively applying capital and expertise.
ABOUT US
Crossing Planes is a team of diverse individuals that converged to launch a company that prides itself in identifying unique opportunities across different industries. We add value to new and exciting businesses by combining our experience across multiple industries.
It is among what appears to be disorganisation, chaos, and disparate ideas, events, and people where we find the rare and priceless connection points - the very ones that both created Crossing Planes and provided inspiration for our company logo.
VISION
We use our unique expertise, breadth and perspectives to open up new kinds of opportunity for our customers. We’re bringing together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to realise their potential – for our people, our investors, and our communities.
THE TEAM
Joshua Smith
Founding Partner
Fascinated by the countless possibilities and interconnectivity between emerging industries and emerging technologies, Joshua founded Crossing Planes as the cornerstone from which to converge his diverse ideas to redefine the future of finance, technology, and media. Joshua is backed by over a decade’s experience in institutional investing, having held senior regional management roles in Fidelity Worldwide Investment and Allianz Global Investors which took him all across Asia.
Ari Lee
Managing Partner
Ari is now following his passion for turning ideas into reality by exploring new markets and identifying early-stage ventures to invest in and build from the ground up. Having successfully led and transformed large-scale businesses in Asia, Ari’s years of experience include strategic leadership, disruptive revenue and business models, and crisis management. ​In his spare time he enjoys time with family, fine food and wine, going to the gym and learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He holds dual B.S. and B.A. from Boston College University, and an Executive MBA from Columbia Business School.
Nick Walton
Director of Communications
Based in Hong Kong and Indonesia, Nick is the founder of Artemis Communications and a seasoned journalist, content strategist, and photographer. Nick’s roots began as a former travel writer at major publications, including the South China Morning Post, and his works have been featured in over 60 magazines all over the world. His main drive in life is globetrotting; when not off on his own adventures discovering lesser-trekked parts of the world, he uses his 18 years of industry experience to serve as media trainer and give clients the tools to tell their own tales.
Hui Gao
Executive Director
Hui oversees Crossing Planes’ overall liquid investment strategies while ensuring the firm achieves its financial and regulatory objectives. She has vast experience in the domestic and international markets developing and executing strategic initiatives across Asia Pacific. Her many years of experience include serving as Chief-of-Staff at Foxconn and as co-head of the Nokia business unit where she helped move the mobile phone business from Windows to Android. She has also held leadership positions at Fidelity Worldwide Investment and Deutsche Bank.
