Kelvin Gan Email & Phone Number

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

I was headhunted to drive full cycle strategic business management towards accelerating growth and expansion of 9 subsidiary companies across the medical & wellness, technologies, agriculture & handicraft, tours/travel & hotel, R&D of industrial hemp, business & corporate consultancy, F&B along with EV motorcycles & green mobility verticals.A major part of the role involves spearheading strategic business planning, marketing strategies formulation, business development, P&L monitoring along with collaboration and joint ventures.This includes developing, business proposals and investor decks, conceiving out-of-the-box ideas to lobby and win new projects as well as formulating strategic communications strategies covering PR, internal communications, employer branding to strengthen and safeguard the company’s reputation.In addition to developing and implementing media relation strategies, I also provide expert counsel for crisis communications while forging collaborative partnerships with various internal and external stakeholders encompassing media, vendors and partners. Lastly, I instil a high-performance working environment to ensure successful implementation.

Petaling Jaya

As a keen observer of trends and potential disruption in the marketplace, I next saw an opportunity to capitalize on the growth of digital assets. Along with two partners, I founded Ace Media Network (AMN) in providing omnichannel influencer marketing solutions to clients across diverse verticals.This included managing a team of 25 in conducting detailed market research as well as formulating and implementing digital marketing strategies to drive brand awareness and revenue increases.Besides that, I also defined and cascaded the mission and vision of the company while overseeing strategic business planning, P&L management along with performance monitoring.Additionally, I conceived and integrated seasonal sales promotion plans to support the sales force to deliver extraordinary sales results.Lastly, I developed strong rapport and long term relationships with clients’ key decision makers.

Empire Damansara

After cementing my reputation as a brand architect, I took the plunge and started my own brand design agency.This involved managing the day-to-day business operations in delivering holistic marketing, advertising, branding and digital communication solutions to major clients. Besides driving business development initiatives including creating win pitches while leading the conceptualization and implementation of brands, products and services launches, I also oversaw strategic business planning, client relationship management, business development, client retention.Additionally, I forged close collaboration with executives and members of the creative team in ensuring smooth deliverables.My agency was later welcomed into the WMB Group. The WMB group, an integrated ensemble of businesses encompassing digital creative technology, advertising, branding and communication, events, space design, media and more, provided me the opportunity to apply my expertise across a wide range of businesses.

During this tenure, I spearheaded the development and execution of sales and marketing strategies towards driving sustainable growth of the business directory across Malaysia.This involved working closely with the Managing Director in defining goals and objectives as well as rolling out winning strategies to deliver the highest revenue in the history of the directory.

Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

I joined GanForHire BrandSolutions (GFH), a bold and ambitious Malaysian boutique branding agency that specialized in bringing strategic, insightful and impact-driven solutions to life for local and global brands.Here, I directed the day-to-day business operations in delivering top notch branding and communications services to assist various leading brands including Resorts World Berhad, Auto Bavaria BMW, Adidas, Bukit Kiara Properties, Hong Leong Assurance, Great Eastern and Digi to tell true stories and transform respective brands.This involved engaging clients in mapping respective requirements while collaborating with the Creative Director in conceiving effective brand strategies and brand positioning.Additionally, I also spearheaded the planning and execution of campaigns for brands, products and services launches while leading the team in conceptualizing and winning pitches to sustain clients’ business.Lastly, I worked closely with Peter Gan, CEO & Malaysia’s branding guru in ensuring all business and campaign goals are achieving the set mission and vision.