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Yuchen Zhang, Senior Architect/ Investment Manager

Yuchen Zhang

Senior Architect/ Investment Manager·CSCEC,

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, M.Arch

Work experience

Total years of experience: 13 years, 6 months

Senior Architect/ Investment Manager

January 2025 - Present

CSCEC,

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2025 - Present

• Development Management & Technical Due Diligence (TDD): Managed technical workstreams for the
$2.1 B KSKD project, ensuring alignment with Diriyah Companys (PIF) investment objectives and CAPEX
constraints.
• Stakeholder Management: Navigating complex KSA government approvals and multi-billion dollar JV
structures, ensuring project delivery aligns with Vision 2030 milestones.Asset Value Enhancement:
Optimized GFA utilization and building efficiency to enhance long-term operational value and asset
liquidity for the master developer.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Director

January 2017 - September 2025

YCDN,

Shanghai, China

January 2017 - September 2025

• Investment Strategy & Asset Repositioning: Led financial feasibility studies (IRR, NPV analysis) for
institutional clients. Managed full-lifecycle development to maximize Net Leasable Area (NLA) and improve
exit valuations for tech-incubator assets.Asset Repositioning: Directed the Nanjing PNP Incubator delivery;
utilized ROI-driven space planning to attract high-growth tech tenants and improve asset marketability.
• P&L & Lifecycle Management: Orchestrated full development lifecycles with a focus on CAPEX control
and risk mitigation, delivering projects under budget and aligned with institutional investment mandates.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services

Associate

January 2016 - December 2017

SO – IL,

New York, United States

January 2016 - December 2017

• Strategic Inception: Consulted with municipal institutional clients to define long-term operational goals and
cultural ROI, aligning design with urban development objectives.
• Feasibility & Programming: Led comprehensive feasibility analysis and spatial programming, balancing
complex institutional requirements with operational efficiency to ensure a sustainable asset lifecycle.
• Project Governance: Directed a world-class multidisciplinary team, navigating complex decision-making
with government bodies to ensure the project remained on schedule within the Pudong District masterplan.

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Architectural Designer

January 2014 - January 2016

KPF,

New York, United States

January 2014 - January 2016

• Commercial Optimization & Yield Enhancement: Analyzed retail flow and tenant mix strategies for a $2.6B
trophy asset (K11 MUSEA). Optimized floor plate efficiency to drive premium rental growth and operational
NOI (Net Operating Income).Yield Enhancement: Optimized Net Leasable Area (NLA) and floor plate
efficiency, integrating commercial objectives to maximize foot traffic and dwell time.
• Asset Positioning: Collaborated within a global team to ensure the retail component functioned seamlessly
within a multi-billion dollar mixed-use ecosystem (Hospitality, Office, and Luxury Residential), commanding
premium rents.

Company industry:
Architecture

Assistant Architect

January 2011 - January 2012

Zaha Hadid Architects,

London, United Kingdom

January 2011 - January 2012

• Efficiency Optimization: Utilized parametric tools to optimize building systems, bridging the gap between
complex design and practical execution constraints to improve constructability.
• Trophy Asset Exposure: Gained insight into the development logic of high-premium assets that serve as
regional economic catalysts and redefine urban real estate benchmarks.

Company industry:
Architecture

Education

University of Pennsylvania

May 2014

May 2014

Master's degree, M.Arch

United States

Wuhan University

May 2010

May 2010

Bachelor's degree, Architectural Engineering And Urban Planning

China

Skills

CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST
Intermediate
CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
DUE DILIGENCE
Intermediate
DUE DILIGENCE
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MODELING
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MODELING
Intermediate
INVESTMENTS
Intermediate
INVESTMENTS
Intermediate
MARKET INTELLIGENCE
Intermediate
MARKET INTELLIGENCE
Intermediate
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
Intermediate
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
Intermediate
REAL ESTATE
Intermediate
REAL ESTATE
Intermediate

Languages

English

Beginner

Arabic

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Class 1 Registered Architect (PRC)
Chartered Surveyor (MRICS Candidate)
CFA Certificate in ESG Investing