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Provide consultancy services to companies on M&A, IPO and market development opportunities

We are a leading global event technology services company providing organizations with the ability to connect, communicate and effectively engage with the people who matter to them. We are a trusted partner to our customers, helping them meet business and communications objectives by providing interactive event and meeting experiences that educate, excite and inspire audiences utilizing state-of-the-art tools such as Audio-Visual, Lighting, Staging, Rigging, Creative Services, Internet and Power Distribution Solutions, Mobile Applications, Virtual Meetings and Event Management.

teaching part- time for the Master program at the School of Communicatons

Part of the Australian Staging Connections Group, our company produces over 30,000 events globally each year from luxury gala dinners, press conferences, seminars to exhibtions for over 20,000 participants. In addition to events management and concept development, our speciality lies with our extensive partnership network with many of the 5-star hotels as well as owning the AV equipments needed for any events. We have 200 staff in China with offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

Responsible for all aspects of the custom publishing department for the Sands Magazine in Macau, Singapore and Las Vegas as well as the LANDMARK Magazine. Responsible for the sales, marketing and events functions of Edipresse publications such as Hong Kong Tatler, Revolution, Home Journal, Best Restaurant Guide, hongkongtatler.com and all their brand extensions.

Manage a team of general managers, sales and administrative professionals across the region to promote our multi-media format products to all media companies including national news agencies, newspaper groups, portals, mobile phone companies and operators, corporate, magazines, publishing groups etc.Maintain senior relationships with key clients such as Xinhua News Agency, Kyodo News, Yonhap News Agency, Sina, Australian Associated Press, Aflo, Press Trust of India.Plan and implement re-organization of regional sales and administration team. Conduct multiple market reviews to identify and implement partnerships and distribution channels.Represent AP in the Secretariat committee to plan and organize the World Media Summit, attended by President Hu Jin Tao and 170 media companies from around the world.Plan and carry out change in business model from a 60-year old direct sales operation in Japan to a partnership model. Plan and launch new products such as AP Mobile across Asia PacificAs a member of the International management team, attend regular planning meetings to steer the company's direction on product development and sales strategy

Seconded and relocated to Beijing, reporting to President and CEO of China/Taiwan, my responsibilities areManaging the entire operation of the newly formed joint venture between DDB's holding company Omnicom group and Citic Guoan.Plan and implement new workflow and systems of 4A standard.Hire key staff including the Executive Creative Director, Business Director, Account Director and Financial Controller to strengthen and upgrade existing teams. Replicate and transfer knowledge of DDB's best practice and through integration, re-engineering of business model, transform a fundamentally local design shop to an idea driven 4A standard communication company.Led and successfully won 4 clients out of 5 pitches on Hong Kong Henderson Land, Citizen Watch, Merck and Qumei Furniture.Worked with transferred staff on improving relationship and efficiency on transferred clients such as Kappa and Li Ning, while actively working with the Chairman of Citic Guoan to pursue affiliated business like Citic Bank, Citic Travel etc.As a member of the China Management Team, attend planning meetings to lay down development plans for the China operations on clients, talents and strategy.Facilitate regular meetings amongst representatives from Omnicom group, DDB and Citic Guoan for review and future planning on all matters related to the JV.

my responsibilities areDriving the overall company to be more profitable, efficient and future ready for the new advertising and communication industry via integration, streamlining of operations and workflow, re-structuring and improved relationships with clients.Oversee and manage the entire agency operation including account servicing, planning, finance, talent management, HR, administration, and IT while providing overall P & L and strategic directions to the Heads of Rapp Collins(Direct Marketing division) and Tribal DDB(Interactive arm).Working with the Group Creative Chief to manage the studio, traffic and production department to make it more business focus, efficient and productive including the assessment, adaptation and implementation of a global white paper developed by HQ. Worked with various internal teams and clients to improve our overall relationships and work process like ParknShop, Cheung Kong Holdings, MTR Corporation, Volkswagen while providing strategic directions and resource planning for other clients of the group such; Participated and successfully won pitches on MTR Corporation merger campaign and HK Housing Society campaigns.Worked with other DDB regional offices to consolidate and improve DDB Asia network and any regional clients or pitches.Acted as the chief liaison officer with the Chairman of the Citic Guoan company in Beijing, which is a joint venture company owned by DDB's holding company, Omnicom Group and China's Citic Group.

Raising the profile of BBC Worldwide and BBC Motion Gallery in Asia focusing on the advertising agencies, design and production companies, broadcasting companies, and corporations.Creating country plans and an agent strategy for Asia and the terms under which they operate.Identifying all required agent support activities including training, web affiliation plans, logistic, product fulfilment, marketing tools Creating a 5-year business plan for Asia including revenue projections, costs, headcounts, sales strategies, country development

Responsible for entire operation of North Asia region, including P&L, sales and SGA budgets, promotion strategies. Worked closely with global emerging markets team in the US and UK, regional IT, Marketing, Facilities and Finance. Based in Hong Kong and reported to Asia Pacific Vice President in Australia. Getty Images is a US listed company and is the largest visual content creator and provider in the world.Met and exceeded overall annual sales targets year-on-year, and grew the North Asian business from HK$15M in 1999 to HK$60M in 2004.Worked with agent companies in Mainland China market - consistently generated 50%-100% year-on-year products and services growth over last 4 years.Transformed business in Taiwan from an operation of various licensees and distributors to the appointment of a Master Delegate operator, Managed South Korean distribution network of 10 companies and increased sales by 50% in less than 12 months. Subsequently researched, evaluated and appointed a Master Delegate company.Negotiated with various business partners. Persuaded them to participate in joint venture promotion, exhibitions, sponsorship, advertising and seminars.Negotiated sales contracts and serviced key customers.Handled all aspects and details including legal, HR, and financial implications associated with company acquisitions, integration and re-structuring.Managed a sales, market development and research team. Promoted and launched international brand names like Stone (Tony Stone), The Image Bank, PhotoDisc, Allsport, Hulton Archive, EyeWire, Image Bank Film, FPG, and Getty Images News plus other third party brands to clients and prospects in companies such as international advertising agencies, design and production houses, large and small corporations, newspapers and magazines, web companies, TV stations and movie companies.Implemented and enforced global revenue recognition policy as stipulated by S.E.C. in the US.

Devised and executed marketing and promotional strategies for clients, including advertising campaigns in various media, direct mailing, premium design and production, data analysis and marketing research.Responsible for the profit and loss of the company.Negotiated with electronic and print media on advertising packages and budgets on behalf of clients.Performed various market research and data analysis functions for Chinese Government Agencies.Coordinated with electronic and print media to arrange interviews, write-ups and advertorials for clients.Recruited and trained all personnel.Headhunted to join Getty Images and sold ownership to co-founder.

Reported to the Deputy Publisher/Chairman and responsible to formulate advertising and business packages to increase revenue and market share of the Oriental Daily News, the weekly magazines and other publications of the Group with an annual total turnover of HK$2.2 billion.Set parameters to improve client service quality with the aim to attract higher share of budget allocation and more favourable terms in advertising contracts from 4A advertising agencies and corporate clients.Participated in regular management meetings to formulate long-term strategies of the Group.Oversaw the sales, booking, and traffic divisions to monitor market trends.Monitored outstanding accounts and negotiate repayment schedule with overdue clients.Recruited and deviced training programs and incentive packages for staff.Resigned due to lack of career development and to pursue career change.