Julian Williamson

Director, Capital Markets at RealtyLink Development

Speaker

Julian Williamson is an investment manager with a specialized focus in bridging the gap between East and West. He is the Director of Capital Markets at RealtyLink Development, a commercial real estate development firm founded in 1998 and headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, with over $2 billion in deal volume and a nationwide portfolio spanning industrial, residential, retail, and entertainment projects.

He was previously Head of Investor Relations at the Economy Hotel Fund, part of Stablegold Hospitality Group providing impactful housing needs in the affordable extended-stay space. He was also a partner at Chiron Capital Partners, a venture capital group based out of Miami, Florida, and previously served as an advisor at Aroca Consulting Group, a public policy advisory firm headquartered in Singapore.

Julian sits on the board of the Hong Kong U.S. Business Association and is part of the Dream Factory of Georgia, an organization dedicated to granting wishes for children with critical illnesses.

He has over 12 years of experience strategically executing targeted investment opportunities and connecting clients with forward-thinking solutions to complex problems. In his previous positions, Julian actively identified and generated well-structured opportunities for high net-worth individuals and family offices, focusing on emerging markets and consistently aimed to outperform their financial goals.

Julian has a deep knowledge of global financial and capital markets, relevant industries, and commercial matters. This has led to his development of a far-reaching client base across the United States, Hong Kong and London.

Julian began his career as the Head of Asset Management at AMC Wanhai Securities. He played a vital role in building two Securities and Futures Commission-licensed firms from the ground up, the first of which was successfully sold to a subsidiary of a large conglomerate. He was one of the first portfolio managers to lead their clients into the Solar and EV space in China.

Julian holds a degree in International Relations and Global Business from the University of Southern California. He speaks English and Cantonese fluently, with working proficiency in Mandarin and French.

Outside of work, Julian is an avid pickleball player who competes in tournaments across the country, including charitable events.