Paul Yu

International business executive and trilingual interpreter with more than 30 years of cross-border experience in Japan, Korea, Germany, Singapore and the UAE, together with extensive work involving U.S. companies and North American business practices. Strong commercial understanding across finance, accounting, taxation, legal and regulatory matters, information technology, corporate sales, risk and business development. Skilled at translating not only words, but also the intent, process and business context behind complex discussions.

• 2018 – 2024Founder & CEO · Trade Republic Holding Pte. Ltd.
• 2013 – 2024Chief Executive Officer · Gtrade MENASA FZC
• 2013 – 2013Director · SBI Fintech Solutions Co., Ltd.
• 2009 – 2012General Manager · Alibaba Group Japan
• 2000 – 2009General Manager · Hikari Tsushin, Inc.
• 1996 – 1999Manager · Cologne Re / Berkshire Hathaway Group
• 1990 – 1996Assistant Manager · Shin-Nihon Securities (now Mizuho Securities)
• —International Director / Business Interpreter · inGroup

• Korea University, B.A. in Japanese Language and Literature
• U.S. Accounting - academic study
• U.S. Taxation, Laws and Regulations - online coursework
• Information Technology - online coursework