
Q&A: PAG's Weijian Shan

Weijian Shan, chairman and CEO of PAG, discusses China exit challenges, dealing with company founders in control investment situations, and picking businesses that are less likely to be swamped by local competition
Q: How much of a concern is the weak exits market for China-focused investors? A: For investments that are structured to require A-share market exits, obviously you should be very concerned. The A-share...
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