Timefolio Asset Management Singapore is the overseas subsidiary of Timefolio Asset Management Korea. The investment manager holds a Capital Markets Services (CMS) Licence and is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Timefolio Absolute Return Fund targets to capture alpha opportunities within the Asian supply chain space. The strategy seeks to combine fundamental bottom-up research focusing on the supply chain to generate alpha with a low net mandate.
Timefolio’s multi-manager structure offers portfolio diversification with exposure across Asia, including Korea, Taiwan, Japan, China/Hong Kong, and Southeast Asian countries.
At Timefolio, we cultivate a culture that inspires long-term career growth while building trusted, lasting partnerships with our stakeholders.
We foster close collaboration across both investment and non-investment teams. Ideas, insights, and experiences are freely shared, enabling us to achieve common goals. This collaborative approach extends to all our counterparts, ensuring strong partnerships with everyone we engage with.
We embrace true diversity in every sense. Not only do our C-suite executives come from a range of nationalities, but our team also reflects diverse backgrounds and perspectives. This diversity is a cornerstone of our uniqueness and strength.
With an average firm age of 36, our senior team members are committed to mentoring and developing junior talent. We take pride in nurturing passionate, young professionals, and our mentorship culture is designed to be passed down through generations, ensuring continued growth and success.
Timefolio’s leadership blends global experience in trading, operations, and client strategy. Jae Lee, Ye Yichen, and Chihiro Yamashita bring diverse expertise from top financial institutions, fostering a culture of collaboration, mentorship, and long-term growth—driving the firm’s vision with integrity, insight, and a commitment to excellence.
Jae Lee brings close to two decades of experience in equity trading and portfolio management, having worked at Lehman Brothers, Samsung Securities, and J.P. Morgan.
He joined Timefolio in 2018 and later established the firm’s Singapore office. He holds degrees from Imperial College London and London Business School.
Chief Investment Officer /
Chief Executive Officer
Before joining Timefolio, Yichen served as Chief Operating Officer at both Truston Asset Management and QQQ Asset Management. Prior to his COO roles, Yichen worked at PwC Singapore as an auditor and audit manager, specialising in the asset management industry.
Yichen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and is a Chartered Accountant (CA)
Chief Operating Officer
Chihiro spent 12 years at Citi, working across Tokyo and Singapore. She began her career in Equity Sales and later transitioned to lead Citi’s Capital Introduction business in Asia.
In recognition of her leadership and impact, she was named a finalist for the 2024 Women in Finance Asia Awards. Chihiro holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Keio University.
Chief Strategy Officer
Timefolio fosters a collaborative, inclusive culture built on trust, diversity, and mentorship—empowering long-term growth and strong partnerships across teams, investors, and the broader financial community.
At Timefolio, we believe in the importance of nurturing local talent and promoting financial literacy. As part of our commitment to giving back to the community, we have partnered with leading universities in Singapore, including Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Singapore Management University (SMU), through school outreach and student programs.
These partnerships aim to raise awareness of financial markets, provide education on investing and capital markets, and support the development of future industry professionals. Through workshops, seminars, and internship opportunities, we hope to inspire the next generation of talent and contribute to building a more financially informed society.
Timefolio Asset Management Singapore Pte Ltd
One Raffles Place
Office Tower 1 #19-02
Singapore 048616