Grace Ma currently holds the role of Deputy General Manager at ALBEN Investments, an Asian company headquartered in Shanghai that specializes in providing customized financial solutions in ag space. Prior to ALBEN, Grace served as Director of Communications & External relations in Cargill China responsible for the development and execution of strategic partnership programs with Chinese policy-makers on food security, food safety, sustainable supply chain. In 2013, Grace co-founded Verdura, a Shanghai company that produces high-end microgreen and herbs where she helps to provide sustainable income to local farmers and enrich the local community. Grace Ma also serves as Board Member of Enjoydesk, an office space version of Airbnb. In 2017, Grace founded Gralex Corporation, an investment holding company for her venture adventure. As an independent investor, Grace focuses on finding the disruptive technology companies that can change the traditional business models and create new value for users. Grace Ma was elected Member of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) of Jing’an District, Shanghai in 2016 representing economic category. Grace Ma graduated from Shanghai Jiaotong University in 2001 with dual degrees in English and Business Administration.