Leonard Lee, formerly global head of new business models and services for Airbus, has taken a partner position at Silk Ventures.

Leonard Lee (pictured), formerly vice-president and global head of new business models and services for aviation and aerospace manufacturer Airbus Group, has joined investment firm Silk Ventures as a partner.

Headquartered in the UK with offices in China and the US, Silk Ventures operates as a venture catalyst, providing funding as well as support for cross-border expansion. Its backers include the Chinese government and assorted China-based corporates.

The firm works with startups from series A stage onwards in areas such…

Edison Fu

Edison Fu is a reporter and Asia liaison at Global Corporate Venturing.