I have 18 years experience in the import and wholesale industry as a business owner and founder of "Shanghaied", a bespoke homewares and furniture business based in Melbourne.I wear many hats as a business owner and an active supporter of the homewares industry serving on the board of the Australian Gift & Homewares Association since 2002.As a former advertising executive, my career covered over 15 years across global agencies in Account Service and General Management working in Australia, Hong Kong and China.Expertise across: Import & wholesale operational management, general business operations, product development, design & procurement, supply chain logistics, sales & marketing including creative direction of print, digital and social media campaigns.