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Singapore

Founded at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1899, MIT Technology Review is a world-renowned, independent media company whose insight, analysis, reviews, interviews and live events explain the newest technologies and their commercial, social and political impacts.I am responsible for supporting MIT Technology Review’s ambition to strengthen its business through identifying profitable business opportunities and developing long-term business strategies for its thought-leadership programs, content syndication and brand licensing across the Asia Pacific region.The thought-leadership custom content offerings include reports, articles, whitepapers, podcasts as well as one-of-its-kind indices project developed by the editorial team of MIT Technology Review using econometric models and supported with in-depth analysis. Our event offerings include both customs as well as putting up our flagship events including the “EmTech MIT” as well “Innovators Under 35” series. Under syndication and licensing, I am responsible for expanding MIT Technology Review’s brand presence through content licensing allowing corporate and government bodies to republish or repurpose our high-quality journalism through copyright licenses. Our clients look to us to add expert thought leadership to their original content initiatives. I also work with local licensees to produce in-market editions of the magazines of MIT Technology Review that entice and engage local readers and advertisers while maintaining the journalistic commitment of the MIT Technology Review. These in-market editions supplemented by our licensees’ content leverage on our thought leadership expertise bringing together bold thinking and innovative ideas which examine how emerging technologies and global trends propel businesses and impact societies.

Singapore

Worldwide ERC® is the workforce mobility association for professionals who oversee, manage, or support U.S. domestic and international employee transfer. The organization was founded in 1964 to help members overcome the challenges of workforce mobility and is headquartered in Washington DC. My responsibilities include maintaining and expanding Worldwide ERC®’s APAC business relationships, assessing and leveraging the competitive environment, achieving growth targets and representing the organization at regional events. The role also oversees all work related to Worldwide ERC®’s APAC Leadership Committees and Councils in developing committee content and communications, recommending committee members and working with the committee chair.

Singapore

NYT Licensing is the content licensing arm of The New York Times. In addition to NYT content, NYT Licensing also partners with media companies including Harvard Business Review and Scientific America, Slate offering content packages to media organizations around the world. Leadership / Team Management: Formulate and set up and communicate the strategic direction for the Asia Pacific region. Lead the team in sales best practices including assessing team’s skill sets, providing ongoing coaching and feedback to meet objectives and provide guidance on career path direction. Represent The New York Times at regional conferences; engage regularly with clients and to identify and anticipate their changing needs and serve as champions for various products. P&L Responsibilities: Develop, implement and responsible for the budget of the region and to ensure funding to support strategic projects and make decisions that impact profitabilityPartnerships Development: Develop partners network and grow strategic partnerships in the Asia Pacific region. Responsible for the stewardship of the relationships of the partnerships; develop and manage reporting and financial tracking of partnership activities and agreements. Conceptualize and execute new initiatives with partners and leverage the relationships to greater collective impactSales / Business Development: Analyze marketplace and trends; synthesize findings and provide recommendations for new revenue growth opportunities, including marketing plans and pricing guidelines. Size market potential including identifying prospects, facilitating engagement opportunities, negotiation, implementation; and to ensure a consistent and robust revenue pipeline. Create business plans and P&Ls for new business ideas

Singapore

The Economist is a weekly international news and business publication, offering reporting, commentary and analysis on world current affairs, business, finance, science and technology, culture, society, media and the arts. Managed and developed South East Asia territories for advertising and sponsorship revenues in all media platforms including print and online advertising, new media sponsorship, events and customized research programs

Singapore / Hong Kong

EIU is the B2B arm of The Economist Group established in 1946. EIU provides geopolitical, economic, business analysis on 201 countries, as well as strategic intelligence on key industries and latest management practices. Economist Conferences is a division of EIU and produces international forums for senior executives and government round tables.Sold the full range of EIU range of products including integrated thought-leadership programs combining white papers, research and events, digital sponsorship and advertising in South East Asia and then in Greater China region

Singapore

Dow Jones Newswires is the real-time financial news service subscribed by the financial industry, world leaders and media companies. Responsible for identifying and bringing in new business/revenue through business alliance and direct sales and to maintain key accounts, developed and supervised sales / customer support team.

Singapore

AFX-Asia was previously part of AFX News Limited is a joint company by Financial Times Information (FT Information) and the Agence France-Presse (AFP). The company provides equity-oriented financial news services for the international, domestic financial and corporate communities across the 26 countries. The AFX Asia subsidiary is currently owned by Hong Kong’s Xinhua Financial Network.Sales & Account Management and developing strategic alliances with vendors and clients