Jenghiz von Streng joins Zavala Civitas as Principal

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Jenghiz von Streng as Principal at Zavala Civitas, bringing over a decade of international public and private sector experience across Europe and Asia. 

Jenghiz von Streng principal of Zavala Civitas Executive Search

Jenghiz has developed his career at the intersection of government, infrastructure, and finance. He has held senior roles in the UK Government’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Department for International Trade, leading teams, managing large-scale projects, and driving strategic initiatives in the energy and infrastructure sectors.  

Earlier in his career, Jenghiz gained experience in corporate finance, business development and investment analysis, holding positions at Anteisin Group and Taishan Capital in China. Most recently, he served as Head of International Projects at dai AG, a brand accelerator agency based in Zurich. 

Jenghiz holds double MSc degrees in International Affairs from the London School of Economics and Peking University. He is a certified project manager and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA). Jenghiz is fluent in English, German and Mandarin Chinese, and proficient in French. 

Fernando Zavala, Partner at Zavala Civitas Executive Search, commented “We are thrilled to welcome Jenghiz to the team. He brings a wealth of international experience advising stakeholders at the highest levels and will significantly strengthen our capabilities across the DACH and APAC regions. 

We warmly welcome Jenghiz to Zavala Civitas and look forward to his contributions in strengthening our global practice and advising clients at the highest level. 

 

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