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About Akina Ho
I am a seasoned business executive with a talent for driving growth through digital transformation and innovation. With a proven track record of doubling and tripling businesses upon hire, I specialize in strategizing and executing change management for operations and new business ventures in a range of industries, including retail, F&B, asset management, real estate, hospitality, fintech, construction, and others.I am also a thought leader in the web3-related space, including Metaverse, NFTs, blockchain, DeFi, GameFi, and DAOs. My startup experiences include Product Management leadership roles with P&L responsibilities in the Silicon Valley to building a Unicorn valued at $1B USD in Hong Kong.My expertise in innovative technology and understanding operations allows me to execute marketing strategies, branding, increase new sales, operational efficiencies, and better customer experiences that result in measurable revenue results. I excel at managing corporate strategy, market expansion, and company-wide operations in shared service across different business entities, including account management, Sales, business development, e-commerce, IT, HR, Finance, Marketing, events/experiences, customer services, product management, solution architect services, deployment, development & etc.I have built and managed product management teams to create new products, such as mobile apps, big data, SaaS applications, and e-commerce solutions. Additionally, I have developed franchise business structures and digital footprints for growth in eCommerce, F&B, retail and wholesale sectors. I am a firm believer in team nurturing and creating a diversified culture for ultimate business expansion. I am a results-driven executive with a passion for digital transformation and growth and love to connect with like-minded professionals. I like to roll up my sleeves and lead with aspirations within my team and across the company.
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Adjunct ProfessorThe Hong Kong University Of Science And TechnologyHong Kong
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Venture Partner (Advisor)Pi Labs Nov 2023 - PresentLondon, England, GbI will be servcing as an advisor under the title of a Venture Partner to spearhead Pi Labs' expansion into the Asia-Pacific region. As an advisor, I will be connecting portfolio companies with customers in the Asia-Pacific region, and deepening the relationship with new and existing investors. Working with founding members of high value portfolio companies on their corporate, growth, product and services strategies. Providing industy trends and expansion strategies befitting Asia Pacific while keeping an eye on potential amazing proptech startups (web2 or web3) for investments. Pi Labs is a one of the largest VC backing the innovators who are transforming the relationship with the built world and its impact on people, business, and the environment. Founded in 2015, Pi Labs is actively investing globally at the early stages of the startup journey – from pre-seed to series A - with Fund 1 fully distributed with 10x gross return at the end of 2023. -
Adjunct ProfessorThe Hong Kong University Of Science And Technology Aug 2023 - PresentKowloon, Hong Kong, HkTeaching Executive MBA and MBA Students Around The World on Using The Art of War for Business Transformation and Change Management (Digital or Not). Also teaches MBA Students on what is a transformative leadership and how to manage the future of work under the everchanging technology landscapes, especially with Web3, GenAI and beyond. -
Advisory Committee Member For Cityu Department Of Computer ScienceCity University Of Hong Kong Dec 2022 - PresentKowloon Tong, Kowloon, HkAs part of the Departmental Advisory Committee member, I will be collaborating with other industry professionals and academic leaders in Hong Kong to act as an interface with public and private sectors and the community at large. Provide advice to the Head of Department on areas on consultancy and contract research, the need for any proposed new programme(s) or developments in existing programme, the needs of Hong Kong and China and how the programme(s) and Department support them, advice on practical training facilities, the promotion of programmes (undergraduate and postgraduate), the provision of part-time teaching, equipment, the award of scholarships, research and development, and joint study programmes.This is an amazing opportunities as my passion to support the higher educations for our younger generation can now be more impactful. -
Co-FounderAllstarswomen Dao Mar 2022 - PresentLondon, GbAllStarsWomen DAO"Bringing diversity and inclusion to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Web3 and AI space", by buiding true community support to help individuals and companies launch their businesses in around the world that deals with AI, blockchain, crypto, metaverse, NFTs, and other DAOs businesses. Our support to the community is compliments from the DAO leadership team. The long term goal of AllStarsWomen is launch its investment DAO that brings together 100’000 female and male creators, founders and entrepreneurs from various backgrounds and provides them access to capital, network and resources they need to succeed. The DAO’s mission is to help close the funding gap for women by shaping a more diverse and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. AllStarsWomen DAO is governed by its community members and has an investment fund that backs its own Token. The AllStarsWomen fund invests in projects and companies founded by female and male members of the community.Join our Linkedin community https://www.linkedin.com/company/allstarswomen-nft-club/?viewAsMember=truehttps://www.linkedin.com/showcase/allstarswomen-asia-edition/?viewAsMember=true Website https://www.ASWDAO.com -
Advisory Board MemberBeetc. Jan 2021 - PresentLondon, London, GbAs part of the Advisory Board member, I will be collaborating with other Marketing Executives around Asia to highlight technologies and business models that are disrupting and changing the way we market through the agenda-setting for the MarTech Summit Asia. The conference aims to bring together the best minds in marketing technology from a range of industries through a number of virtual and in-person summits.The virtual summits with a unique twist will cover a wide range of MarTech topics as well as specific ones focusing on the biggest areas. The hybrid summits will focus on main theme tracks across all locations, these are:Content Marketing StrategyDigital TransformationData-Driven MarketingCustomer Experience & EngagementGenerative AI and Marketing StrategyWeb3 Impacts to Marketing In addition to this, the summits will also cover from more traditional topics such as social media & customer-centric strategy to the more cutting-edge impact of 5G & the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, chatbots & more, to explore how technologies are helping to shape a meaningful digital experience. For details: https://www.themartechsummit.com/ -
Co-Founder & AdvisorHong Kong Proptech Alliance Jan 2020 - PresentOur PropTech Alliance supports the growth of future world-class cities in the areas of innovation and technology (I&T). Representing the voices of industry leaders, we provide collective views on the impact of policy, programmes and regulations on I&T; liaise with government bodies in relation to I&T as applicable to property sector; build contacts with interest groups; and encourage partnership and collaboration. By sharing information and insights from vendors, projects and innovative applications, we introduce vetted technology and startups to our network, and learn from one another’s experiences.Website: https://www.proptech-alliance.hk/
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Board MemberHong Kong Proptech Association Apr 2021 - Oct 2022Hong Kong, HkThe Hong Kong PropTech Association (HKPTA) goal is to create a collaborative ecosystem that brings together property developers, investors, and emerging PropTech startups. We are dedicated to foster communication, drive innovation agenda within the property industry, and encourage technology-enabled solutions to improve our lives, our businesses, our cities, and the environment.Directly addressing economic, environmental, and social issues matter to us and our community. The association is committed to advocating for and integrating the adoption of sustainable strategies that follow the below recommendations of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG). Above all, we are committed to the well-being and the greater good of the Hong Kong community and the solution providers and users coming outside of Hong Kong to Hong Kong and from Hong Kong to other countries. -
Head Of Digital Transformation & InnovationGreat Eagle Holdings Limited Jan 2019 - Aug 2022Wanchai, Hong Kong Sar, HkReport into the Board and the Chairman. Worked with the Board and Executives to strategize the Group's long-term sustainable growth through the latest technology adoption, marketing initiatives and innovative business ideas for the real estate arms, retail mall, F&B outlets, hotels, coworking space, consumer producst, eCommerce and other businesses. Initiated, lead and implementing group level cloud-based CRM, digital marketing cloud platform, ERP, Procurement, HR, Big Data practice, and etc. Recipient of various innovative and transformation awards. Lead, support, and advise each individual business units’ C-level executives on their digital transformation initiatives and innovative ideas to help streamline operations, increase business revenue, or create new revenue streams. Worked with different startups and companies providing leading-edge technology, including AI, Big Data, IoT, drones, chatbots, Kiosk, mobile payment, blockchain and other smart technologies to see how it fits with the company’s goals. As part of the Investment Committee, I also looks at different investment opportunities, specializing in new technologies and new business models to conduct initial due diligence and recommendations for the Board for investment. Also created the VC arm for the company and started a new eCommerce marketplace platform for curated experiences, products and services. -
Director Of Technology & Business SolutionsGreat Eagle Holdings Limited Nov 2017 - Dec 2018Wanchai, Hong Kong Sar, HkReporting directly to one of the Executive Director of the group, who is also a Member of the Board, to start a new department to execute digital transformation in marketing and operations at the group level and also across all the subsidiaries globally in the following industries: Property Development, Property Management, Retail and office leasing, Hotel Entities (Langham Hotels and Eaton), Co-Working Space, REIT investments, Sourcing and Procurement businesses. Also working with the Chairman and other Board Members to review and evaluate investment opportunities in new start-ups across different fields and businesses. Main goal is to assess which types of investments should they invest in, acquire for the business or just adopt. She is a frequent keynote speaker at international technology events, including CDO, CXO, CSO, HTNG, IHTF, WIT Hospitality Conferences and others globally. She has also appeared on Bloomberg and Fox Business Network for innovative software solutions development and offerings.
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Executive Vp Of Global Hospitality BusinessHi Inc. Oct 2016 - Sep 2017Hong Kong Island, HkAs the Executive Vice President of Global Hospitality Business at Tink Labs Limited, I am responsible for the GTM Strategy, eCommerce, Sales, Marketing, Account Management, Operations, Training, Strategic Partnerships, Product Management, and P&L for the handy mobile device and app with the eCommerce business & advertisement business. I created the business plan (Mobile Travel Guide e-Commerce Platform) to secure the largest funding ever in Tink Labs in October 2016, $125 Million USD. Bloomberg released a Press Release in early 2017 that Tink Labs maybe the first company in Hong Kong to reach $1 Billion USD in valuation. I managed to expand handy globally in over 90 markets within 9 months and grew the business in total 25 times from date of hire. I am a frequent keynote speaker at international technology events, including HTNG, IHTF, WIT Hospitality Conferences. She has also appeared on Bloomberg and Fox Business Network as an innovative thought leader. -
Vp Of Global Hospitality BusinessHi Inc. Feb 2016 - Oct 2016Hong Kong Island, HkWhile at Tink Labs, I expanded handy globally outside of Hong Kong and Singapore and quintuple Sales and market share within 9 months of hire. I overseed all aspects of the Hospitality business from strategy, marketing to restructuring market penetrations, business process, sales operations, product offerings, pricing, legal contracts, partnerships, training, product management and other aspects of the business units. I created the business plan to secure the largest funding Tink Labs has acquired to date: USD 125 Million in October 2016.
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Vp Of Strategy & Global Business DevelopmentFcs Computer Systems Aug 2010 - Feb 2016Singapore, SgI have P&L responsibilities while overseeing Corporate Strategy, Sales Operations, Technical Solution Architect, Global Marketing (Social Media Marketing, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, & Events Management), Products Management (Mobile App, SaaS, Big Data), Product Development, HR, Finance, Global Sales, Business Development, Training and Strategic Partnership for the FCS group. I am known for my excellent cross-functional team leadership and inspirational Enterprise software solution marketing strategy with a proven track record that has double to triple the market share and revenue within 1 to 2 years of hire. With the foresight to build solutions ahead of time for the hospitality industry, I am also invited to many summits in the hospitality sector to share my thoughts and visions. With agile product management skills acquired during my time in the Silicon Valley as a Product Manager, I was able to revivied the company with 5 new eSolution software for the hospitality sector within 2 years of taking over the initiatives, moving our solution fron on-prem to hosted in 2011. These solutions are now standards for Starwood, Marriott, Hilton, Jumeriah, Langham, Mandarin Oriental, Venetian, Wynn, and others globally. -
Global Sales And Marketing DirectorFcs Computer Systems Aug 2006 - Dec 2009Singapore, Sg*Winner of FCS Top Sales & Marketing Achievement Award for the Year 2007Manage global Sales, Major Accounts, Global Channel Distribution, Marketing, Sales Operations, OEM business with Avaya, & presales services. Double and Triple market penetrations and revneue within 1 to 2 years of taking over the business.
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Managing Director/Executive ConsultantA.H. Consulting Company Dec 2002 - Apr 2006VP of Business Strategy & Operations of Sincere Inc. USA – Construction Consumer Products - Mananged Corporate restructuring, strategy, sales, marketing, operations and digitalization. - Deployed new financial and ordering systems- Restructured Sales & Operational infrastructure for 3 subsidiaries to improve execution of new Sales and Operation initiatives. - Created the channel business model for their cabinet business to expand nationwide in the US. - Developed Sales & Marketing plans to assist subsidiaries to generate 20% annual growth over 3 years with new branding and marketing initiatives. - Established Company as the 5th largest Home Construction Supplier Company (2004) with over $60M USD in revenue.Senior VP of Sales & Operations for Lollicup USA Inc. – F&B Franchise & Wholesales - Manage Sales, Markeing, Finance, Operations, Strategic Partnership, logistics & Digitalization- Build the 1st eCommerce website selling conumer products for F&B outlets & franchisees-Strengthened international brand recognition for Lollicup USA through strategic partnerships with Honda, CNN, Tully’s Coffee & Miramax. - Helped formulate a new sales model & created operation infrastructure to triple sales in one year with new retail store concept & new target audience. - Created franchise business model and helped create wholesale business by creating the TeaZone brand that expanded the market share in the Food & Beverage business by more than 200%.
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Director Of Enterprise ProductsHomestore, Inc., Usa Aug 2001 - Aug 2002*Only Finalist for The Homestore Outstanding Sales & Product Rollout Process Award 2001- Hosted Online email and internet services for the Real Estate Industry (Cendant) national wide - Responsible for 150 Million USD P&L and Sales forecast of BrokerNet™ and BrokerMail™ for leading supplier of online media and technology to the U.S. real estate industry.- Quickly re-launched BrokerNet & BrokerMail, which involved complete Call Center setup in Scottsdale, Arizona with new Marketing support, Sales strategy, and client implementation process for Cendant/NRT Real Estate Division (200,000 users at Coldwell Bankers, ERA, & Century 21)- Product Management and Marketing for mass selling and distributions across the U.S.
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Director Of Messaging ProductsBroadband Office Jan 2001 - Jun 2001- Cloud Based Messaging Platform for Real Estate Companies- Responsible for $90 Million USD P&L and Sales Forecast of our Enterprise Messaging solution (Exchange out of the box) and re-launch the product for selling via new Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Delivery and Implementation Services. - Managed Product Marketing & Product Management for this Kleiner Perkins start-up that provided communications/computing services to 25% of America’s class ‘A’ MTU office buildings
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Head Of Strategic & Seeding Financial ApplicationsOutcome, Inc., Usa Jul 2000 - Dec 2000- Responsible for the $100 Million P&L and Product Management of the first online financial application for online payment and account aggregation. - Developed strategies with CIO and vice presidents for this Draper Fisher Jurvetson start-up to integrate Outcome products with business partners (Yodlee, Paytrust, & etc.)- Launched first interoperable eFinance portal and created prototype for Chase and E*Trade to allow account aggregation and bill payment. - Integrated how banking industry can use online to allow customers to buy stocks via their banking institution along with auto payment via the website.
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Senior Investment Specialist/Assistant Branch ManagerCharles Schwab Jan 1997 - Jul 2000Westlake, Texas, Us*Charles Schwab APS Outstanding Leadership Award for Year 2000*Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Annual Excellence In Service Award for Year 1999*Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Excellence In Service Award for 3rd Quarter of 1999*Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Excellence In Service Award for 4th Quarter of 1998- Brought in and retained over $1.5 billion in assets through strategic and product marketing campaigns while implemented Siebel (CRM) business application software to help standardized sales process for product rollouts, and created Schwab’s first phone etiquette training program- Co-managing Charles Schwab Asia Pacific flagship branch in San Francisco that brought in over $1 Billion dollars in new assets in 1999 and brought in over $120 million dollars for personal quota in year 2000.
Akina Ho Skills
Strategic Partnerships
Strategy
Product Management
Business Strategy
Product Marketing
New Business Development
Management
Solution Selling
Hospitality
Saas
Leadership
Cloud Computing
Marketing Strategy
Digital Marketing
Marketing
Team Management
Pre Sales
Sales Management
Crm
Integration
Strategic Planning
Lead Generation
Contract Negotiation
Outsourcing
Direct Sales
Start Ups
Business Planning
International Sales
Training
Investments
Competitive Analysis
Channel Partners
Business Process Re Engineering
Mergers And Acquisitions
Account Management
Executive Management
Consulting
It System Integrations
Corporate Communications
Press Releases
Social Media Marketing
Event Management
Operations Management
Sales Leadership Training
Project Management
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Enterprise Software
Go To Market Strategy
Business Development
Customer Relationship Management
Akina Ho Education Details
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University Of Southern CaliforniaGlobal Executive Mba -
UclaMajor In English & Minor In Business
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