James Zhu

James Zhu is responsible for due diligence, investment evaluation and transaction execution. He is also responsible for sourcing and developing strategic partnerships with the local business community.

Prior to joining Georgia Oak, James was with JP Morgan Chase, starting in their investment banking division in New York. James worked with private equity sponsors on control buyout transactions in the industrials, food & beverage, and healthcare sector. In addition, he worked with corporate and middle-market clients to facilitate M&A transactions and capital raises.

Before joining JP Morgan, James was with Hewlett-Packard and Informatica as a software engineer/consultant. He worked with start-ups and corporations across the US through big data analytics to improve operational efficiencies and uncover new revenue opportunities.

James received his MBA from Emory University and Computer and Electrical Engineering degree from Georgia Institute of Technology. He enjoys playing basketball on Saturday mornings at his local gym and mentoring GT students through the Mentor Jackets program. James lives in Atlanta with his wife Jen.