NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Distributed Credit Chain (DCC), a Hong Kong-based blockchain company developing a distributed banking public chain, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Matthew Chang, Managing Director at KKR, as an advisor to the project. As part of his role within DCC, Mr. Chang will provide strategic counsel and lend expertise in finance and consulting.

“We’re glad to have Matthew on our team. His drive, experienced leadership, and intimate knowledge of the financial industry will support DCC’s growth on the world stage,” said Stewie Zhu, founder and CEO of Distributed Credit Chain. “DCC strives to establish a world-class advisory committee with more distinguished advisors to be announced in the coming weeks. We look forward to collaborating with Matthew and leverage his in-depth knowledge and experience within capital markets and the consulting industry.”

With over 20 years of experience advising a wide range of companies such as start-ups, multinational corporations, and professional service firms in Mainland China, Europe and North America, Mr. Chang is considered a leading expert in the areas of private equity, fixed income, and capital markets. Prior to his current position as the Managing Director at KKR Shanghai, Mr. Chang was the Head of KKR Capstone in China. He also served as a global senior partner at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, leading its Asian operations and restructuring practice.

“As an unwavering supporter of innovative financial systems, I am thrilled to join DCC in an advisory position,” said Mr. Chang. “DCC is a prime example of how blockchain can improve efficiency and reduce the costs of data validation. I look forward to working hand-in-hand with DCC’s management team to achieve inclusive finance across the world.”

Earlier in his career, Mr. Chang was Managing Director at AlixPartners in China, Associate principal at McKinsey, and Director of Strategy at Diageo PLC for the Asian market. Mr. Chang has an M.B.A. degree from IMD International and an undergraduate degree in mathematics and physics from Coe College and New York State University.

About Distributed Credit Chain (DCC)

Distributed Credit Chain is the world’s first distributed banking public chain with a goal to establish a decentralized ecosystem for financial service providers around the world. DCC’s mission is to accomplish financial inclusion and empower individuals with their credit and financial histories.

Connect with DCC in NYC: DCC’s management team will be hosting a Meetup event in NYC on May 12, as well as help sponsor Consensus 2018, from May 14 to 16.