Our Team

Our Team

Co-Chief Executive Officer

Patrick NGAN

Patrick NGAN

Patrick NGAN

Experience: 20+ years

Language: English, Cantonese, Mandarin

Industry: Blockchain, Fintech, Payment, Gaming

About Patrick

Co-Chief Executive Officer

Keiko NISHIGAWA

Keiko NISHIGAWA

Keiko NISHIGAWA

Experience: 10+ years

Language: Japanese, English, Mandarin

Industry: Retail, Marketing, Fintech, Payment

Chief Financial Officer

Yasunori SUGI

Yasunori SUGI

Yasunori SUGI

Experience: 30+ years

Language: Japanese, English

Industry: Fintech, Payment

Venture Partner

Tim CHI

Tim CHI

Tim CHI

Payment Experience: 20+ years

Language: Mandarin

Industry: Retail, Blockchain, Fintech

Venture Partner

Scarlette TIAN

Scarlette TIAN

Scarlette TIAN

Experience: 15+ years

Language: English, Mandarin

Industry: Retail, Marketing

Venture Partner

Chris WANG

Chris WANG

Chris WANG

Experience: 10+ years

Language: English, Mandarin

Industry: Leisure and Entertainment

About Patrick

Patrick has over 20 years’ experience in senior management positions in the corporate world, investment banking and entrepreneurship. Starting his career at global investment banks including ABN AMRO, Lehman Brothers and UBS, he last served as Managing Director, Head of Asia Equity Capital Markets at Huatai Financial Holdings.

Following a successful career in the investment banking industry, Patrick entered the corporate world and appointed Global Vice President of Sanpower Group in Nanjing China, Board Member of Hamleys in United Kingdom and Chief Financial Officer of HKEx-listed C.Banners International Holdings Limited (1028.HK). During his time in the corporate world, Patrick focused on international expansion, business strategy and partnerships, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions.

In his personal time, Patrick enjoys running and have since completed 36 marathons and 5 triathlons across 21 countries. In 2015, Patrick became the #65th person in the world and #2nd runner from Hong Kong and China to enter the Grand Slam Marathon Club where runners must complete a full-distanced marathon in the North Pole and all 7 continents (South Pole, South America, North America, Asia, Oceania, Europe, Africa).


FILM DOCUMENTARY

CCTV | Patrick Ngan, Hong Kong Stories 顏永豪 《在路上,香港故事》 - YouTube

SELECTED MEDIA INTERVIEWS

Zaobao 早报 | Singapore Premier Chinese Newspaper|Title: 马拉松精神与事业同跑 访钱方QFPay联合创办人颜永豪

Straits Times | Singapore National Newspaper|It Changed My Life: Running a business is like completing a marathon, says QFPay co-founder Patrick Ngan

SELECTED PRESS RELEASEES

Bloomberg | What Did the Alchemy Payment CEO Say at A Speech at The University of Tokyo?

Cointelegraph | Patrick Ngan Teases Asia’s First Unified Crypto–Fiat Payment System

e27 | QR code-based mobile payments startup QFPay raises US$20M for global expansion

Forbes | This Startup Helps Small Businesses Accept Payments From Any Type Of Mobile Wallet In Asia

Tech In Asia | This startup lets merchants accept WeChat Pay, Alipay, and soon, cryptocurrencies

Patrick has over 20 years’ experience in senior management positions in the corporate world, investment banking and entrepreneurship. Starting his career at global investment banks including ABN AMRO, Lehman Brothers and UBS, he last served as Managing Director, Head of Asia Equity Capital Markets at Huatai Financial Holdings.

Following a successful career in the investment banking industry, Patrick entered the corporate world and appointed Global Vice President of Sanpower Group in Nanjing China, Board Member of Hamleys in United Kingdom and Chief Financial Officer of HKEx-listed C.Banners International Holdings Limited (1028.HK). During his time in the corporate world, Patrick focused on international expansion, business strategy and partnerships, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions.

In his personal time, Patrick enjoys running and have since completed 36 marathons and 5 triathlons across 21 countries. In 2015, Patrick became the #65th person in the world and #2nd runner from Hong Kong and China to enter the Grand Slam Marathon Club where runners must complete a full-distanced marathon in the North Pole and all 7 continents (South Pole, South America, North America, Asia, Oceania, Europe, Africa).


FILM DOCUMENTARY

CCTV | Patrick Ngan, Hong Kong Stories 顏永豪 《在路上,香港故事》 - YouTube

SELECTED MEDIA INTERVIEWS

Zaobao 早报 | Singapore Premier Chinese Newspaper|Title: 马拉松精神与事业同跑 访钱方QFPay联合创办人颜永豪

Straits Times | Singapore National Newspaper|It Changed My Life: Running a business is like completing a marathon, says QFPay co-founder Patrick Ngan

SELECTED PRESS RELEASEES

Bloomberg | What Did the Alchemy Payment CEO Say at A Speech at The University of Tokyo?

Cointelegraph | Patrick Ngan Teases Asia’s First Unified Crypto–Fiat Payment System

e27 | QR code-based mobile payments startup QFPay raises US$20M for global expansion

Forbes | This Startup Helps Small Businesses Accept Payments From Any Type Of Mobile Wallet In Asia

Tech In Asia | This startup lets merchants accept WeChat Pay, Alipay, and soon, cryptocurrencies

Our Portfolio

Fintech & Payment

QFPay Japan Inc.

All in one digital payment solutions with point-of-sales systems and QR-code payment software.

Keywords

Plug and pay

Multiple payment forms

Global payment channels

Fiat & digital currencies acceptance

QR-code (scan and pay)

Credit card (swipe and pay)

NFC (tap and pay)

Digital Marketing

MediaBank Inc.

Discover new ways to advertise your products and services that truly resonate with your customers.

Keywords

digital wallet

Global promotion

Tourist DX

Store DX service
QR-code ordering

unmanned POS

Retail Distribution & Duty Free

DFC Japan Inc.

Inspiration of Japan, sourcing and distributing finest products from Japan to the world.

Keywords

Product Sourcing & Procurement

Self-owned Brands

Livestreaming Commerce

Japanese Quality Standard

Appreciation & Inspiration Categories

Ecommerce Platform & Physical Stores

Your exclusive online luxury agent

HoteLux

HoteLux is a membership-based luxury hotel reservation app with instant booking confirmation.

Keywords

Daily breakfast

Up to USD 200 hotel dining / spa credit per stay

Complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability)

Early check-in & late check-out (subject to availability)

Double dip on points – earn both hotel loyalty program and HoteLux points

Pay upon check-in and flexible cancellation policy

Welcome letter / amenities

Word class surgery services

Connected Healthcare Systems Inc.

Word class cardiovascular and plastic surgery services in Japan for overseas patients. Assisting in rehab center building and operation, and provide top-tier medical personnel care.

Keywords

Word class cardiovascular surgeons

Word class plastic surgeons
Rehab center building and operation Top-tier medical personnel care

Premium service

Our Portfolio

Fintech & Payment

QFPay Japan Inc.

All in one digital payment solutions with point-of-sales systems and QR-code payment software.

Keywords

Plug and pay

Multiple payment forms

Global payment channels

Fiat & digital currencies acceptance

QR-code (scan and pay)

Credit card (swipe and pay)

NFC (tap and pay)

Digital Marketing

MediaBank Inc.

Discover new ways to advertise your products and services that truly resonate with your customers.

Keywords

digital wallet

Global promotion

Tourist DX

Store DX service
QR-code ordering

unmanned POS

Retail Distribution & Duty Free

DFC Japan Inc.

Inspiration of Japan, sourcing and distributing finest products from Japan to the world.

Keywords

Product Sourcing & Procurement

Self-owned Brands

Livestreaming Commerce

Japanese Quality Standard

Appreciation & Inspiration Categories

Ecommerce Platform & Physical Stores

Your exclusive online luxury agent

HoteLux

HoteLux is a membership-based luxury hotel reservation app with instant booking confirmation.

Keywords

Daily breakfast

Up to USD 200 hotel dining / spa credit per stay

Complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability)

Early check-in & late check-out (subject to availability)

Double dip on points – earn both hotel loyalty program and HoteLux points

Pay upon check-in and flexible cancellation policy

Welcome letter / amenities

Word class surgery services

Connected Healthcare Systems Inc.

Word class cardiovascular and plastic surgery services in Japan for overseas patients. Assisting in rehab center building and operation, and provide top-tier medical personnel care.

Keywords

Word class cardiovascular surgeons

Word class plastic surgeons
Rehab center building and operation Top-tier medical personnel care

Premium service

Our Portfolio

Fintech & Payment

QFPay Japan Inc.

All in one digital payment solutions with point-of-sales systems and QR-code payment software.

Keywords

Plug and pay

Multiple payment forms

Global payment channels

Fiat & digital currencies acceptance

QR-code (scan and pay)

Credit card (swipe and pay)

NFC (tap and pay)

Digital Marketing

MediaBank Inc.

Discover new ways to advertise your products and services that truly resonate with your customers.

Keywords

digital wallet

Global promotion

Tourist DX

Store DX service
QR-code ordering

unmanned POS

Retail Distribution & Duty Free

DFC Japan Inc.

Inspiration of Japan, sourcing and distributing finest products from Japan to the world.

Keywords

Product Sourcing & Procurement

Self-owned Brands

Livestreaming Commerce

Japanese Quality Standard

Appreciation & Inspiration Categories

Ecommerce Platform & Physical Stores

Your exclusive online luxury agent

HoteLux

HoteLux is a membership-based luxury hotel reservation app with instant booking confirmation.

Keywords

Daily breakfast

Up to USD 200 hotel dining / spa credit per stay

Complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability)

Early check-in & late check-out (subject to availability)

Double dip on points – earn both hotel loyalty program and HoteLux points

Pay upon check-in and flexible cancellation policy

Welcome letter / amenities

Word class surgery services

Connected Healthcare Systems Inc.

Word class cardiovascular and plastic surgery services in Japan for overseas patients. Assisting in rehab center building and operation, and provide top-tier medical personnel care.

Keywords

Word class cardiovascular surgeons

Word class plastic surgeons
Rehab center building and operation Top-tier medical personnel care

Premium service

Our Portfolio

Fintech & Payment

QFPay Japan Inc.

All in one digital payment solutions with point-of-sales systems and QR-code payment software.

Keywords

Plug and pay

Multiple payment forms

Global payment channels

Fiat & digital currencies acceptance

QR-code (scan and pay)

Credit card (swipe and pay)

NFC (tap and pay)

Digital Marketing

MediaBank Inc.

Discover new ways to advertise your products and services that truly resonate with your customers.

Keywords

digital wallet

Global promotion

Tourist DX

Store DX service
QR-code ordering

unmanned POS

Retail Distribution & Duty Free

DFC Japan Inc.

Inspiration of Japan, sourcing and distributing finest products from Japan to the world.

Keywords

Product Sourcing & Procurement

Self-owned Brands

Livestreaming Commerce

Japanese Quality Standard

Appreciation & Inspiration Categories

Ecommerce Platform & Physical Stores

Your exclusive online luxury agent

HoteLux

HoteLux is a membership-based luxury hotel reservation app with instant booking confirmation.

Keywords

Daily breakfast

Up to USD 200 hotel dining / spa credit per stay

Complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability)

Early check-in & late check-out (subject to availability)

Double dip on points – earn both hotel loyalty program and HoteLux points

Pay upon check-in and flexible cancellation policy

Welcome letter / amenities

Word class surgery services

Connected Healthcare Systems Inc.

Word class cardiovascular and plastic surgery services in Japan for overseas patients. Assisting in rehab center building and operation, and provide top-tier medical personnel care.

Keywords

Word class cardiovascular surgeons

Word class plastic surgeons
Rehab center building and operation Top-tier medical personnel care

Premium service