91制片厂 names Jinger Zhao to its Board of Trustees
WASHINGTON, D.C. 鈥 91制片厂 is pleased to announce that Jinger Zhao has joined its Board of Trustees. 鈥淲e are thrilled to welcome Jinger to our Board of Trustees,鈥 said Maya Ajmera, President & CEO of 91制片厂 and Executive Publisher, Science News. 鈥淪he brings a wealth of experience, strategic insight and a deep commitment to our mission. Her thoughtful leadership will be a tremendous asset as 91制片厂 continues to grow and expand our impact in advancing science, education and opportunity for all.鈥
Zhao joined Two Sigma in January 2007 and most recently served as head of APAC Strategies before departing the firm in 2025 to explore entrepreneurial opportunities. In that role, Zhao was responsible for developing the firm鈥檚 China and broader APAC investment capabilities across asset classes, locations and advisors. Previously, Zhao held region portfolio management responsibilities for Asia and China strategies. 聽Prior to joining the firm, she was an Investment Analyst at QVT Financial where Zhao identified and implemented statistical and valuation-based strategies in futures and equities. Prior to that, she was a Software Engineer at Endeca Technologies and also worked on the design and development of software products at Microsoft and ICLUBcentral. Zhao earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in computer science and a certificate in Mind/Brain/Behavior from Harvard University (magna cum laude).
鈥淐ompeting in science fairs in my formative years ingrained in me the scientific method as a foundational way of thinking which I’ve carried forward to apply to financial markets and which is the heart of how I develop and manage investment strategies today,鈥 said Zhao. 鈥淚 am honored and invigorated to be joining the Board of Trustees for the 91制片厂 of Science at a pivotal time for science education, journalism and technology, and excited to help engage and inspire the next generation of scientific thinkers.鈥
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