American Century Private Investments

Jonathan Thomas has led American Century Investments as President and CEO since 2007 and leads the firm's management committee, setting its strategic vision. He has chaired the Board of Directors since 2025 and been a board member since 2005.

Nicholas Walrod is Managing Partner of the Private Investments Team at American Century Investments, an asset management firm. He has more than 20 years of work experience in venture capital, with a focus on strategy, start-ups, and entrepreneurship. Before joining American Century Investments, he co-founded and led 503 Partners, a Portland, Oregon–based venture capital firm focused on the life science sector and resource-driven areas including water, agriculture, energy, and natural resources.

Andrew Lee is Executive Director at Alibaba Taiwan Entrepreneurs Fund and an Independent Non-Executive Director at EnTie Commercial Bank. His background spans investment banking, commercial banking, and investment management, with areas of focus including corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, private equity, leveraged finance, and venture capital.

Robert Mai is Managing Partner of the Private Investments Team at American Century Investments, an asset management firm. He has more than 20 years of work experience in venture capital and previously co-founded and led 503 Partners, a Portland, Oregon-based venture capital firm focused on life science sectors and resource-driven areas including water, agriculture, energy, and natural resources.

Brian Schappert serves as Senior Vice President and Head of US Intermediary Distribution at American Century Investments. His areas of expertise include sales strategy, capital markets, business development, and sales management.

Cleo Chang serves as Chief Investment Solutions Officer at American Century Investments. Her experience spans investment operations, portfolio management, investment research, and risk management, and she has held C-suite roles across her career. Areas of focus include investment strategy, regulatory and compliance matters, relationship management, and P&L management.

John Pak serves as Chief Legal Officer and Senior Vice President at American Century Investments, where he holds the role of General Counsel and oversees Compliance and Internal Audit. He is a member of the company's Management Committee.

Victor Zhang is Chief Investment Officer at American Century Investments, working in the investment management industry. His areas of expertise include asset management, securities, funds of funds, equities, and bonds. He also serves as a board member, coach, and mentor.

Co-founder of The Motley Fool (1993) and Chairman of The Motley Fool Foundation, serving as an advisor and 'Limited Partner #1' in the MFV debut fund. Longtime stock picker and host of the Rule Breaker Investing podcast.

Saloni Raja serves as Chief Legal Officer and Senior Vice President at American Century Investments, where she is also General Counsel and Head of Compliance and Internal Audit. She is a member of the firm's Management Committee.