Executive, world traveller, author, wine lover, and lifelong learner. Max Wang believes that life is meant to be fulfilling and influential. A highly self-motivated individual, Max possesses the work ethic and genuine passion for business and commerce that has earned him the respect of his peers and industry partners. Max has held different leadership roles across different sectors. Max was the CEO of First Biotech Australia, which has established a formal strategic partnership relationship with world-leading universities such as the University of Melbourne to translate medical IPs into solutions that create a positive impact on people’s lives. Max also founded the XMBA Academy, which empowers business owners and young entrepreneurs through real-life learnings and practices. Max is also a serial entrepreneur with successful outcomes in various industries and keeps exploring changes, opportunities, and celebrations. Max’s ability to speak fluent Mandarin enhances his ability to create rapport with Asian clientele, which he combines with a broad knowledge of Asian culture. Complemented by his established international client database and connections, it consistently proves to be of great assistance in the business development process.Max is a humble philanthropist and has done a 200km charity walk during his Christmas Holiday for 5 years and is ongoing to raise money for charity organizations close to his heart. Max is a tri-athlete and Taekwondo black belt and won a silver medal representing Monash University at Australian University Games in 2004. Max loves golfing and cycling in his spare time. He also began to learn the cello in 2019 as an adult beginner student. Max has completed his MBA at Melbourne Business School, University of Melbourne, with a Dean’s Commendation in Marketing and a full scholarship in Industry Studies in Asia. He continues to improve himself by taking executive business courses at top business schools in the world once every year to stay ahead of the game.