Mary Qiu
Houlihan Lokey Senior Investment Advisor
Date of Birth: August 22, 1986
Location: Irvine, Los Angeles Area
Hometown: Xuhui District, Shanghai
Height: 168cm (5.6 feet)
Weight: 52KG (113 lbs)
Personal Profile
I am a Senior Investment Advisor specializing in corporate finance, M&A, and capital markets advisory. During my time at Houlihan Lokey, I have accumulated extensive experience in cross-border M&A, debt restructuring, and financial valuation, committed to providing professional financial advisory services to clients.
My career began in 2008. After graduating from Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management, I have been deeply engaged in the investment advisory field for many years, focusing on corporate M&A, restructuring, and strategic analysis. In 2018, I joined Houlihan Lokey, a globally leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm.
Education
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Primary School
Primary School (6 years)
Xuhui Middle School, Xuhui District, Shanghai
Middle School (6-year integrated program)
Xuhui Middle School, Xuhui District, Shanghai
High School
Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management
Department of Economics - Bachelor's Degree
Tsinghua University
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Following my aunt's advice, I took a leave of absence to pursue my MBA studies, completing all courses and obtaining the degree two years later. The MBA program emphasized management capability enhancement and comprehensive business thinking, laying a solid foundation for my development in finance, consulting, strategy, and enterprise management.
Family
Father
Qiu Hai
Mother
Huang Ying (passed away around age 10)
Brother
Qiu Zhiyuan
Daughter
Vivian (9 years old)
Personal Journey
Career Begins
After graduating from Tsinghua University, I started working at an accounting firm, focusing on investment advisory, corporate M&A, restructuring, and strategic analysis.
MBA Studies Begin
Following my aunt's advice, I took a leave of absence to pursue MBA studies while continuing to work in the investment advisory field.
Life Turning Point
Got married and became pregnant soon after.
New Beginning
Experienced divorce after my husband's infidelity. Gave birth to my daughter Vivian on May 21. This was an important turning point in my life, making me more focused on both career and family.
Moved to the United States
Through my aunt's introduction, I joined Morgan Stanley as an intern, leaving after one year of work.
Joined Houlihan Lokey
Through my aunt's recommendation, I joined Houlihan Lokey and have been serving as a Senior Investment Advisor to this day, focusing on corporate finance, M&A, and capital markets advisory.