Mr Lien participates in acquisition, value enhancement and realisation activities with a special focus on hospitality-related investment opportunities throughout the region. 

Prior to joining SC Capital Partners, he co-founded Octagon Capital Partners in 2003 as an Asia Pacific focused hotel investment and advisory firm. Prior to founding Octagon, Mr Lien was the Asia-Head of Acquisitions & Development for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc, where he was responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of growth and development for Starwood in the region, including acquisitions, joint ventures and contract growth. Mr Lien led Starwood’s (and earlier Westin’s) growth in Asia for eight years at their headquarters in Tokyo and Singapore. As a prelude to heading growth activities for Westin/Starwood, Mr Lien was responsible for Development Planning activities for Westin from 1989-92. 

Mr Lien has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University.