Who is Peng Zhao, the CEO with a PhD in statistics and why is he in the news?

Peng Zhao, the Chinese-American CEO of Citadel Securities, has risen to prominence through his academic prowess and strategic leadership. From Peking University to UC Berkeley, his journey culminated in leading a major market-making firm at a young age. Zhao’s influence extends beyond finance, as he champions AAPI advocacy and strengthens US-China relations.