LeEco Hires Finance Veteran Jasmine Geffner as Head of Corporate Finance and Development for APAC Region

NEW DELHI and BANGALORE, October 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Leading global technology and ecosystem conglomerate LeEco has appointed a seasoned finance professional, Jasmine Geffner as Vice President, Head of Corporate Finance and Development, APAC. Ms. Geffner will oversee LeEco's mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic and venture investments in Asia-Pacific markets as well as manage capital and fund raising activities in the region.

"We are thrilled to have Jasmine onboard," said Winston Cheng, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Corporate Finance and Development, LeEco. "Her rich experience in corporate finance and investment will complement LeEco's rapid development in Asia-Pacific region," Cheng added.

Ms. Geffner has 20 years of banking and corporate finance experience in the United States, China and other Asian countries covering industries including technology, entertainment, consumer products, and retail.

"Joining LeEco is a unique and exciting opportunity for me to work across industries and countries to expand LeEco's ecosystem in the APAC region," said Geffner.

Ms. Geffner brings extensive corporate finance leadership experience to LeEco. She was previously CFO of a Hong Kong-listed firm as well as CFO of a Nasdaq-listed company. She has also taken leadership roles at global banks such as HSBC, ANZ, and Commerzbank in New York and Hong Kong.

Jasmine Geffner has over 20 years of banking and corporate finance experience in the United States, China and other Asian countries covering technology, entertainment, consumer products, retail and other industries. A Chartered Financial Analyst since 2000, Ms. Geffner graduated with an MBA from the Stern School of Business, New York University, United States.

LeEco is committed to bring its 'ecosystem' of platform, content, device and applications to the APAC market. It has already established itself as a household name in Hong Kong and India and has plans to enter more countries in the near future.

About LeEco 

LeEco is a leading global technology company that provides breakthrough experiences through its open, integrated ecosystem of streaming content, platforms, and smart devices that fit perfectly into a broad spectrum of lifestyles. LeEco opens new opportunities for consumers by offering a wide array of next-generation connected products - including smartphones, TVs, bikes and cars - and content spanning sports, film and live entertainment. LeEco was recently named one of Fast Company's 2016 'Most Innovative Companies,' and Alphr's 'Best of Mobile World Congress - Most Innovative Company.' To learn more, visit http://www.leeco.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter.

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