Our Team
Steven M. Pae is co-founder and Managing Partner at YK39 Group. He has extensive experience as a technology leader in both domestic and international roles in digital transformation, AI, M&A, marketing, banking, capital markets and insurance working with diverse global teams. Most recently, Steve was the Chief Information Officer for Prudential International Insurance leading a global organization for development and execution of strategic initiatives to drive profitable growth in Prudential’s Japan and Emerging Markets businesses including Brazil, Mexico, and China. Earlier at Prudential, he was US Business Technology Officer for Individual Life Insurance and Retail Advisory Solutions, as well as Head of Enterprise Digital and Chief Technology Officer for Global Marketing.
Steve was formerly Senior Vice President at Goldman Sachs leading a technology development organization for Marcus. He was also Senior Vice President and Chief Information and Operations Officer, Business Capital Division, leading technology and operations for the capital businesses across CIT. This included technology and operations strategic direction, service delivery and overall alignment of technology and operations services with business unit goals and objectives. Earlier in his career, Steve was Executive Director and Global Head of Product Development for Electronic Trading at Morgan Stanley, was Managing Director and Global Head of Electronic Trading at Bank of America, and was Vice President and Head of Trading Technology at a large global financial services firm based in NYC. Steve received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from New York University Stern Business School. Steve is also currently an adjunct professor at NYU’s graduate school.
Nelson Lin is co-founder and Managing Partner at YK39 Group. He has extensive experience as a business advisor and IT executive. He’s consulted senior leaders in various businesses across several industries in business development, process re-engineering, technology strategy, merger integration planning and enterprise systems implementation. He’s also led business and technology teams to successfully deliver on their strategic objectives. His experience spans a range of industries, including publishing, telecommunications, consumer products, technology service provider, healthcare, and insurance. He’s also directed and mentored teams within North America, the Caribbean, Europe and Japan.
Prior to YK39 Group, Nelson was Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Prudential Financial for their US and International Businesses. Before Prudential, he was VP of Information Technology Services and Chief Information Officer for Konica Minolta Business Solutions, leading IT strategy and execution, program management and operations for the North American companies of Konica Minolta Holdings. Earlier in his career, Nelson was Senior Manager at Arthur Andersen Business Consulting, where he was a senior technology strategist and management consultant, with practice leadership responsibilities for SAP implementation and integration services and solutions for the Northeast Region. Nelson received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Rutgers College, and is working towards a Masters in Information Management at Stevens Institute of Technology.
