# Suhan Zhao

> Suhan Zhao is the Head of APAC for Aptos Labs. With a background in traditional finance at JP Morgan and S&P Global, she transitioned to blockchain, holding key...

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**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](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) industry at companies including [Ripple](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ripple-labs) and [Aptos](https://iq.wiki/wiki/aptos). [\[1\]](#cite-id-aK3G4H5z4HcYjtNt) [\[2\]](#cite-id-rrArMQuj9cgOEaww) 

## 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. [\[1\]](#cite-id-aK3G4H5z4HcYjtNt)

## 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](https://iq.wiki/wiki/digital-assets). [\[1\]](#cite-id-aK3G4H5z4HcYjtNt)​

She later moved into the [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) industry, taking a role at Ripple Labs. At [Ripple](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ripple-labs), 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. [\[1\]](#cite-id-aK3G4H5z4HcYjtNt)​

As of early 2026, Zhao is the Head of APAC for Aptos Labs, the company behind the [Aptos](https://iq.wiki/wiki/aptos) [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain), which is described as an institutional-grade, high-performance public [Layer 1](https://iq.wiki/wiki/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. [\[1\]](#cite-id-aK3G4H5z4HcYjtNt) [\[2\]](#cite-id-rrArMQuj9cgOEaww) 

## 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](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) space. Her past community engagement includes volunteering and teaching abroad. [\[1\]](#cite-id-aK3G4H5z4HcYjtNt)

## Public Engagements

Zhao participates as a speaker at major industry conferences. She is a scheduled speaker at the [Consensus Hong Kong 2026](https://iq.wiki/wiki/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. [\[1\]](#cite-id-aK3G4H5z4HcYjtNt)