Richard D.'s Location
Changning District, Shanghai, China, China
About Richard D.
Expert, author/ retail, luxury& commercial real estate, 20+ years of senior executive and entrepreneur plus public servant experiences in China and Canada. Keynote speaker and public opinion leader on retail and commercial real estate in China. Expert Member of the China General Chamber of Commerce.Expert member of GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group) since 2008, for retail/luxury/Ecommerce.Founder of topretailing.com, Empire. 7 years of public servant experiences in MOFTEC (the former Ministry of Foreign Trade & Economic Relations). Extensive network in retail, real estate, media and government organizations/associations.China Market Entry Services for luxury/premium brands, natural cosmetics/healthcare brands, consumer products.Regularly interviewed by mainstream media such as 第一财经、每日经济新闻、中国经营报、证券时报、中国房地产报、国际金融报、南方都市报、国际商报、中国商报、华夏时报、China Daily、Bloomberg、South China Morning Post etc.For updated interviews, pls. search Baidu or Google for my Chinese official name and pen name.Specialties: retailing/wholesaling, brand distribution, luxury/fashion/cosmetics/essential oil, outlets, commercial real estate, internet, restaurant, franchise, branding, hospitality,government liaison, NGO，cross border barter, ecommerce
Richard D.'s Current Company Details
Wanshan International Group
CEO, Riccardo Luxury/International Green Cosmetics Industrial Center
Richard D. Work Experience Details
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Founder, Chairman/Ceo Of Wanshan International GroupWanshan International Group Jan 2022 - PresentHkA conglomerate focusing on financial services and industrial development
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Chairman /Ceo, Shanghai Kunwo International Holding/International Green Cosmetics CenterKunwo International Holding Jun 2014 - PresentShanghai City, ChinaDistribution for Luxury/premium brands, natural cosmetics/healthcare brands （奢侈品、高端品牌，自然化妆品和保健品分销） Cross border Barter TradeCross Border EcommerceEmergency IndustryBulk Commodity Internatonal TradeWE HELP BRANDS ACCESS THE CHINA CONSUMER MARKET IN THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE WAY!
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ChairmanPerfume Foundation China Dec 2009 - PresentPerfume has been used since antiquity, in all regions of the world by all civilisations, it was made with resins, precious woods, plants and flowers and it was good for health and the environment.Perfume was precious and also used as remedies, using plants curative properties for prevention or therapeutic inhalation.In the middle of the 20th century the chemical industry found perfume an interesting and profitable market to produce synthetic copies of plants and flowers fragrances allowing brands to market perfumes worldwide at a cheaper cost. To stay healthy today humans need to reconnect with nature, and this is what the International Perfume Foundation is putting in place with all its projects and actions from Natural Perfumery Certification, to replanting, to preserving original seeds, to children's education programs creating the adults of tomorrow and to important DNA Research.Created in 1995, The International Perfume Foundation is a Belgian non profit organisation (ASBL)with representation worldwide.http://www.perfumefoundation.org/
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Md, CeoShanghai Zonfa Commercial Management Group Jan 2014 - Jun 2014ShanghaiShanghai ZONGFA Commercial Management (Group) Co., Ltd (ZFCG) is a commercial and investing conglomerate specialized in wholesaling and retailing of luxury goods as well as distribution of luxury brands. It runs business ranging from fashion design, brand marketing and communication, distribution and retailing of luxury goods/brands, which creates a fashion ecosystem integrating film and television, culture and arts, luxury auto mall, etc. The Global Shopping Park, located in Fengjing, Shanghai, with built consturction space of 370,000 sqm (land 600 mu) to be expanded to 800,000 sqm in the 2nd phase, will be the first project built in compliance with this ecosystem.The group owns four core businesses: Asia Premium Fashion Distribution Center (APFDC), self-run outletmart, brand incubation base and fashion education. Furthermore, the Group has established close partnership with multiple leading enterprises in luxury products, film and television, culture and arts as well as high-end auto dealers
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CeoCentral Soe Nov 2012 - Jan 2014Shanghai City, ChinaAs affiliate of one of China's biggest trading companies under the State Assets Committee, we provide special bonded trading and exhibition services to luxury brands, distributors and wholesalers, helping clients to achieve tax savings, improve cash flow, enhance supply chain efficiency and control shrinkage.We open bonded premium outlets (around 300 brands) in major cities, direct purchase of stock and self-operate the stores, under direct surveillance of the Customs, 1st of its kind in ChinaWe also provide bonded show rooms for luxury brands new to the China market, linking them to potential partners, investors and customers
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ChairmanEmpire Luxury Brands Ltd, Hangzhou Jul 2010 - Nov 2012Empire is set up to help top-notch luxury brands/services/products access the Chinese high income consumers as well as investors and partners, at considerable less cost with adequate risk control. Empire positions itself as a European Brand Expert. It partners with Zhejiang Enterprise Confederation and Zhejiang Entrepreneur Confederation, China’s largest organizations for entrepreneurs, including among its members more than 170 of China’s top 500 companies. Empire convening annually the European Top Brand Cooperation Summit, has received venture funding from Li Yuan Group, a 2 billion Euro conglomerate in Zhejiang province. -
ChairmanShanghai Zhujibiz Holding (Topretailing.Com 第一零售网) Mar 2003 - Nov 2012Shanghai Foundation Biz Holding provides China market entry services for foreign brands and companies in consumer products, luxury and pan-retailing industry. It owns, topretailing, topsooo, topeflyer, toptflyer.China Market Entry Services: Business potential assessmentMarket investigation and analysisDevelop market entry strategyAssist in developing business plans and co-operation scenariosInitiate and arrange meetings with potential partners Assist in deal structuring and negotiationAssist in drafting contract Deal closingPost-deal servicesTopretailing is one of the most influential portals for retail and commercial real estate industry in China
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Managing Director, CeoRoyal Cypress Group Oct 2010 - Jan 2012Royal Cypress Group includes Royal Commerece, Royal Real Estate, Royal Hotel, etc. Providing comprehensive services to commercial real estate developers
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Managing DirectorMetro Green Holding Corp. Jun 2010 - Sep 2010Metro Green (http://www.unifbuscable.com/J/index.php ) is the key distribution platform under the China Green Food Association of the Ministry of Agriculture, set up to promote distribution of organic, green and natural products both in China and abroad. The platform establishes multi-channels including Metro Green club, Metro Green Local, wholesale, key account/group sale, import/export, online shopping, green chain restaurant, distribution to hypermarkets, supermarket chain, etc, with officially recognized quality check centers.
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CeoOutdoor Depot May 2007 - Jul 2008Vancouver, Canada AreaOutdoor Depot is a Canadian controlled private corporation incorporated in the Province of British Columbia. The Company is operating with a clear and unique retail concept: Outdoor Living and Beyond. It helps to create the new, enjoyable lifestyle and bring all the comforts of indoor living to the outdoors.
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Managing DirectorWumart Hypermarket, China (物美) Apr 2000 - Jan 2003Mr. Ding is the founder and main architect of the hypermarket arm of the Wumei group, one of China’s leading retailers with annual sales exceeding 3 billion USD and publicly listed in Hongkong (HK 8277).As an independent profit center, Mr. Ding was in overall charge of the Wumei Hymermarket Corporation, setting up and heading a team of 12 director-above level senior managers comprised of retail veterans, who used to work for major industry players such as Carrefour, Walmart, Metro, Lotus, Rt-mart, etc.
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National Development DirectorCarrefour, China Apr 1996 - Apr 2000Mr. Ding became the first member of Carrefour China’s national management team in early 1996. Mr. Ding’s position of national development director entails responsibilities for functional areas including development, construction and equipment procurement, legal affairs, shopping mall leasing, public relations and investment evaluation.
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Program ManagerCicete (Undp) Sep 1989 - Apr 1996China International Center for Economic and Technical Exchanges (CICETE), affiliated with the former Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations (MOFTEC), is UNDP's counterpart agency in China.
Richard D. Education Details
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The Chinese Academy Of Social SciencesJournalism And Mass Communication
Frequently Asked Questions about Richard D.
What company does Richard D. work for?
Richard D. works for Wanshan International Group
What is Richard D.'s role at the current company?
Richard D.'s current role is CEO, Riccardo Luxury/International Green Cosmetics Industrial Center.
What schools did Richard D. attend?
Richard D. attended The Chinese Academy Of Social Sciences.
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