《Asian Investor》专访德林控股执行董事艾奎宇:从国际传媒到百亿财富管理的转型之路

作为中国财富管理行业发展轨迹中的一个标杆,德林控股集团成功实现了从香港本土多家族办公室,到业务遍及全球的上市综合金融服务商的跨越。其凭借全权委托投资、房地产及金融科技所构建的前瞻性业务矩阵,精准把握了超高净值客户全球资产配置的时代趋势。

亚洲财经媒体《Asian Investor》对德林控股合伙人、执行董事、首席市场官,德林(美国)CEO艾奎宇先生进行专题访问报道。他认为,“服务‘精英’是我们的历史和能力的证明,而发展‘普惠’是我们的使命和未来方向。我们正在构建从顶级定制化服务到大众标准化产品的完整服务体系。”

《Asian Investor》对艾奎宇先生进行采访报道

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《Asian Investor》报道全文如下:

From broadcasting to billions: How a media veteran is redefining wealth management for China’s elite

A former CCTV veteran who helped launch China’s Spanish global channel has pivoted to shaping the future of wealth management.

By Freddie Björck

Oct 2025

A former CCTV executive, who played key roles in launching the broadcaster's Spanish-language channels, has transformed his career into international wealth management, offering unique perspectives on China’s economic evolution and global outreach.

With a career spanning 11 years at China Central Television (CCTV).Victor Ai, the media veteran was deeply involved in China's international communication efforts during what he describes as "a golden decade for Chinese soft power."

Fluent in multiple languages and experienced in producing content that reached global audiences, he later moved into hosting high-profile events including the Beijing New Year Countdown.

DL Holdings Group currently has assets under management and investment of over US$ 3.5 billion, subsidiary DL Family Office contributes over US$2 billion.

From China to global

His career took a dramatic turn in 2016 when he left CCTV and joined DL Holdings (DL) - a Hong Kong-based wealth management and investment group - shortly after its establishment. Founded in 2010 as multi family office.DL initially focused on providing wealth structuring and family office services to high-net-worth mainland Chinese clients.

"When China's economy was still in a phase of high-speed growth, concepts like wealth preservation and succession planning were often overlooked," he explained. "But as the economic structure began shifting around 2015 to 2016, more entrepreneurs started looking seriously at sustainable asset management."

DL Holdings has since grown into a diversified global group with a presence in Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Tokyo, and the United States. Its business now spans discretionary portfolio management, real estate investment, and FinTech-enabled community services, catering primarily to ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

ONE Carmel

One of the group's most ambitious projects is a high-end residential development located in Northern California's Monterey Bay area - a region known for its natural beauty and affluent communities. The project, called ONE Carmel, involves the sale of 66 individual land plots, each offering full ownership rights, with architectural oversight provided by a team of designers following strict local building codes.

"Were implementing drone patrols, automated security systems, and water-saving technologies that can save homeowners up to $20,000 annually," he shared. "It's about redefining luxury living through technology and sustainability," Ai told AsianInvestor Wealth.

In July, DL Holdings appointed Ai as CEO of DL Holdings (USA), who has served as DL Holdings' chief marketing officer since 2020 and executive director since 2022.

"We're not just managing wealth - we're building ecosystems where clients can invest, connect, and grow together internationally," he said. "That's the future of family office services," he said.

Technology powering financial inclusion

DL Holdings went public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2020 and was later admitted to the Stock Connect program in September 2024 - a move that significantly boosted its market visibility and liquidity.

Reflecting on Hong Kong's role, he emphasized its continued importance as a gateway connecting China with international markets - especially in wealth management. "Hong Kong remains irreplaceable. It offers the legal framework, talent pool, and global connectivity that the industry relies on."

When asked about client trends, he noted a clear shift: "Earlier generations made their wealth in manufacturing and exports. Now, we're seeing more clients from tech, finance, and even virtual asset sectors. Their needs are more globalized and digitally native."

With offices across Asia, the firm continues to expand its service lines, recently launching a members-only club in California aimed at building a community among top-tier investors.

- Haymarket Media Limited. All rights reserved.

全文翻译如下:

一位曾在中央电视台(CCTV)担任高管、并在该台西语频道创办中发挥关键作用的前媒体人,已将自己的职业生涯转向国际财富管理,为中国经济演进与全球拓展提供独到视角。

在中国中央电视台(CCTV)长达11年的职业生涯中,这位名为艾奎宇(Victor Ai)的资深媒体人深度参与了中国对外传播工作,他将那段时期称为“中国软实力的黄金十年”。

他通晓多种语言,拥有为全球受众制作内容的经验,主持了包括北京新年倒计时在内的重要大型活动。

德林控股集团目前管理及投资资产规模超过35亿美元,其子公司德林家族办公室贡献资产规模逾20亿美元。

从中国到全球

2016年,他离开央视并加入德林控股(DL Holdings)——一家总部位于香港的财富管理与投资集团——从而迎来职业生涯的戏剧性转折;加入时间距离公司创立不久。该集团于2010年成立为一家多家族办公室。德林最初专注于为中国内地高净值客户提供财富架构与家族办公室服务。

“当中国经济仍处于高速增长阶段时,‘财富保值’和‘传承规划’等理念常常被忽视,”他解释道。“但随着经济结构在2015到2016年前后开始转型,越来越多的企业家开始认真看待可持续的资产管理。”

此后,德林控股已成长为一家多元化的全球集团,业务遍及香港、新加坡、上海、东京及美国。其业务如今涵盖全权委托投资组合管理、房地产投资以及以金融科技赋能的社区服务。

ONE Carmel

该集团最具雄心的项目之一,是位于北加州蒙特雷湾地区的高端住宅开发——该区域以其自然风光与富裕社区著称。该项目名为 ONE Carmel,涉及出售66块独立地块,均为完全产权,由一支设计团队在严格遵循当地建筑法规的前提下进行建筑把控。

“我们正在部署无人机巡逻、自动化安防系统与节水技术,每年可为业主节约高达2万美元的成本,”他分享道。“这是通过技术与可持续性来重新定义未来生活品质,”艾奎宇先生在接受《Asian Investor Wealth》采访时表示。

今年7月,德林控股任命艾奎宇出任德林控股(美国)首席执行官;自2020年起他担任德林控股首席市场官,并自2022年起出任执行董事。

“我们不仅在做财富管理——我们在打造一个生态系统,让客户能够在全球范围内投资、连接并共同成长”,他说:“这就是家族办公室服务的未来。”

科技加速金融普惠化

德林控股于2020年在港交所上市,并于2024年9月被纳入沪深港通——这一举措显著提升了其市场能见度与流动性。

回顾香港的角色,他强调特区作为连接中国与国际市场的门户,在财富管理领域依然至关重要。“香港不可替代。它提供了行业所依赖的法律框架、人才库与全球联通能力。”

在被问及客户趋势时,他指出一个明确的转变:“早一代人主要通过制造业与出口致富。如今,我们看到更多来自科技、金融,甚至虚拟资产领域的客户。他们的需求更具全球化色彩,也更‘数字原生’。”

随着在亚洲各地设有办公室,该公司持续扩展其服务线,最近还在加州推出了会员制的俱乐部,旨在为顶级投资者打造社群。

(因篇幅有限,对原文有所删减调整)

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