Jack Perkowski

Jack Perkowski is a celebrated author and business founder, known for his decades of experience in investment banking and his pioneering work in China’s automotive industry. After earning an MBA with high distinction and being designated a Baker Scholar from Harvard Business School in 1973, Jack Perkowski commenced a distinguished 21-year career on Wall Street as an investment banker at Paine Webber. During his tenure, Perkowski demonstrated significant financial acumen by notably raising $300 million of equity for Paine Webber in 1987, following the challenging stock market crash. Prior to his graduate studies, Perkowski was recognized with the prestigious Gordon Brown Memorial Prize at Yale University, from which he graduated in 1970.

Through JFP Holdings, he continues to provide invaluable counsel to international companies on their strategic entry and expansion within China, while also assisting Chinese enterprises in navigating their global growth initiatives. His profound understanding of operating successfully in the Chinese business landscape is comprehensively documented in his 2008 seminal book, Managing the Dragon: How I’m Building a Billion Dollar Business in China. In addition to his advisory work with JFP Holdings, Perkowski regularly contributes insightful analyses and commentary to the Morning Whistle newspaper, further solidifying his position as a leading authority on China’s economic and business environment. His ongoing engagement across corporate advisory and media underscores his continued influence and expertise in fostering international business success within and beyond China.