Catherine Yan
Senior Managing Director, Head of Real Estate Finance - Asia Pacific / Beijing, China
Catherine Yan is the Head of Real Estate Finance for Asia Pacific at Hines, overseeing accounting, compliance, and project financing across the region. She leads a regional team supporting acquisitions, operations, and development across a diverse portfolio and plays a key role in investor relations.
Since joining Hines in 2004, Catherine has held leadership roles across China and Asia Pacific. She has built and led finance teams in key markets including Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and Australia, and has been instrumental in supporting the firm’s regional growth, expanding into five new countries with tripled AUM.
Known for her strong external partnerships and team leadership, Catherine drives operational efficiency and alignment with local market practices. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from the University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Business. Prior to Hines, Catherine was part of the assurance team at Ernst & Young with a focus on the real estate sector.