XQ Lin

Esco Ventures is the strategic investment arm of Esco Group, focused on early stage investments in life sciences and medtech start ups with innovative technologies.

Leadership of a global life sciences tools and medical devices provider with sales in over 100 countries, headquartered in Singapore with 700 employees. Expanded global sales, marketing, service and manufacturing footprint. Developed and implemented China localization and growth strategy, resulting in 60% revenues growth over a 1 year period. Grew lab tools product portfolio and established Medical IVF tools business unit.

Re-engineered family business by founding Esco Biotech business unit in 2000. Successfully established and managed life science lab tools product development program (including Esco's world leading biosafety cabinet product line), introduced the Esco brand and products to more than 100 countries by establishing a global distribution network and subsidiaries in US, UK, Japan, China, India and other countries.

Negotiated buy out of joint venture partner and established wholly owned US subsidiary, relocating operations from Houston to Philadelphia. Introduced Esco product line into the VWR channel in North America (no. 2 lab supply distributor globally).

Majored in finance