Ray Zhang, CFA, is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in private equity and auditing. As a Partner at PPM America, Inc. since March 2003, Ray Zhang focuses on sourcing, recommending, and investing in private equity funds while managing due diligence, investment committee presentations, and negotiations of limited partnership agreements. Prior to this role, Ray Zhang served as a Principal at Ernst & Young from August 2000 to March 2003, conducting audits across various industries and preparing SEC financial reports. Earlier experience includes working as a Staff Auditor at Glenn Ingram & Company and as a Financial Analyst at Valassis Communications. Ray Zhang holds an MBA in Finance and Economics from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a Graduate Diploma in Accounting from McGill University, a Master of Arts in Economics from Concordia University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Southwestern University of Finance and Economics.