With more than 20 years of professional experience across accounting, taxation, corporate advisory, and cross-border transactions, Jennifer Xu is a trusted adviser to business owners, investors, family offices, private equity groups, and multinational enterprises operating throughout New Zealand, Asia-Pacific, and international markets.
A Certified Public Accountant with extensive expertise in international tax, mergers and acquisitions, foreign direct investment, private equity, fund management, and investor migration, Jennifer is recognised for her ability to connect global capital with strategic opportunities. She has advised on transactions and investments exceeding NZD $100 million across a broad range of sectors, including property, healthcare, aged care, manufacturing, technology, retail, infrastructure, and immigration investment funds.
Jennifer specialises in helping clients navigate complex commercial, regulatory, and tax environments, delivering practical solutions that support growth, capital raising, business transformation, and successful exit outcomes. Her experience spans business acquisitions and disposals, transaction structuring, tax due diligence, investment fund structuring, shareholder arrangements, succession planning, and international expansion strategies.
As Head of Asia Business at Andersen in New Zealand, Jennifer leads the firm's engagement with Asian investors, family offices, private enterprises, and institutions seeking investment opportunities in New Zealand and the wider Pacific region. She also supports New Zealand businesses looking to expand internationally, leveraging her extensive professional network across China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and other global markets.
Fluent in both English and Mandarin, Jennifer is uniquely positioned to bridge cultural, commercial, and regulatory differences between Eastern and Western markets.
Known for combining technical excellence with commercial pragmatism, Jennifer is passionate about helping clients unlock value through strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, capital deployment, and international expansion. She is committed to delivering practical advice that creates long-term success for clients and their businesses.
Areas of Specialisation
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Corporate Finance
- Cross-Border Transactions
- Private Equity and Fund Management
- Investment Fund Structuring
- Investor Migration Advisory
Beyond the Numbers
Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys travelling and exploring different cultures, which reflects her passion for international business and global connectivity. She is an enthusiastic singer who enjoys karaoke, dancing, and yoga, and loves bringing family and friends together through cooking and shared experiences. Jennifer believes that successful business relationships are built on trust, integrity, and genuine human connection, values that underpin both her professional and personal life.