Suhan Zhao
Suhan Zhao is the Head of APAC for Aptos Labs. Her career has been marked by a transition from traditional finance, with roles at major institutions like JP Morgan, to leadership positions in the Web3 industry at companies including Ripple and Aptos. [1] [2]
Education
Suhan Zhao pursued her higher education in the United States. She earned a degree specializing in Economics and Business Law from Miami University. Following her undergraduate studies, she completed a Master's degree at Boston University. [1]
Career
Zhao began her career in the traditional finance sector, holding various roles at S&P Global and JP Morgan. During this period, she was based in both Singapore and London. At S&P Global, she developed expertise in commodities markets. Her time at JP Morgan was focused on corporate banking, which served as a basis for later work with digital assets. [1]
She later moved into the blockchain industry, taking a role at Ripple Labs. At Ripple, Zhao was responsible for leading key strategic partnerships and driving the expansion of the company's market network across the Asia-Pacific region. Her work involved collaborating with financial institutions, banks, and enterprises to promote the adoption of blockchain solutions. [1]
As of early 2026, Zhao is the Head of APAC for Aptos Labs, the company behind the Aptos blockchain, which is described as an institutional-grade, high-performance public Layer 1 network. In this leadership position, she directs the regional strategy and growth for the APAC region and is responsible for managing strategic partnerships within this key market. [1] [2]
Advocacy and Community Involvement
In addition to her professional career, Suhan Zhao is active in community and advocacy initiatives. She is a noted supporter of women in the Web3 space. Her past community engagement includes volunteering and teaching abroad. [1]
Public Engagements
Zhao participates as a speaker at major industry conferences. She is a scheduled speaker at the Consensus Hong Kong 2026 conference, taking place in February 2026. Her session is titled "The Unseen Playbook: What the West is Missing About Asia Going On-Chain" and is part of the event's Asia Macro Summit track. [1]
