Deborah Biber 白碧仪
Chief Executive at AustCham ASEAN- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Indonesian Elementary proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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John Hamilton
Deborah worked with me on some career counselling after I was downsized from my job. Our conversations were immensely valuable and helped me gain greater clarity to move forward in a confusing time of transition. Her questions and ability to listen and distill what I said were invaluable in pointing out a direction that perhaps I knew but could not articulate myself. She is the consummate professional and I would not hesitate to recommend her service to anyone at a career crossroads or who is trying to reinvent and reposition their career. It has been a real pleasure working with her.
Drew Waters
Like most of the people who have had the pleasure of working with Deb, I place a very high value on her advice and council, and have always been able to rely on her sound judgement. Her experience in, and knowledge of, the Hong Kong business community allows her some extraordinary insight and a level of access to some of the regions foremost thought leaders. Deb is the consummate professional, generous with her time, and direct with her advice. Her involvement with the community is as energetic as her professional endeavors, leaving so many who have benefitted from her experience and guidance.
John Hamilton
Deborah worked with me on some career counselling after I was downsized from my job. Our conversations were immensely valuable and helped me gain greater clarity to move forward in a confusing time of transition. Her questions and ability to listen and distill what I said were invaluable in pointing out a direction that perhaps I knew but could not articulate myself. She is the consummate professional and I would not hesitate to recommend her service to anyone at a career crossroads or who is trying to reinvent and reposition their career. It has been a real pleasure working with her.
Drew Waters
Like most of the people who have had the pleasure of working with Deb, I place a very high value on her advice and council, and have always been able to rely on her sound judgement. Her experience in, and knowledge of, the Hong Kong business community allows her some extraordinary insight and a level of access to some of the regions foremost thought leaders. Deb is the consummate professional, generous with her time, and direct with her advice. Her involvement with the community is as energetic as her professional endeavors, leaving so many who have benefitted from her experience and guidance.
John Hamilton
Deborah worked with me on some career counselling after I was downsized from my job. Our conversations were immensely valuable and helped me gain greater clarity to move forward in a confusing time of transition. Her questions and ability to listen and distill what I said were invaluable in pointing out a direction that perhaps I knew but could not articulate myself. She is the consummate professional and I would not hesitate to recommend her service to anyone at a career crossroads or who is trying to reinvent and reposition their career. It has been a real pleasure working with her.
Drew Waters
Like most of the people who have had the pleasure of working with Deb, I place a very high value on her advice and council, and have always been able to rely on her sound judgement. Her experience in, and knowledge of, the Hong Kong business community allows her some extraordinary insight and a level of access to some of the regions foremost thought leaders. Deb is the consummate professional, generous with her time, and direct with her advice. Her involvement with the community is as energetic as her professional endeavors, leaving so many who have benefitted from her experience and guidance.
John Hamilton
Deborah worked with me on some career counselling after I was downsized from my job. Our conversations were immensely valuable and helped me gain greater clarity to move forward in a confusing time of transition. Her questions and ability to listen and distill what I said were invaluable in pointing out a direction that perhaps I knew but could not articulate myself. She is the consummate professional and I would not hesitate to recommend her service to anyone at a career crossroads or who is trying to reinvent and reposition their career. It has been a real pleasure working with her.
Drew Waters
Like most of the people who have had the pleasure of working with Deb, I place a very high value on her advice and council, and have always been able to rely on her sound judgement. Her experience in, and knowledge of, the Hong Kong business community allows her some extraordinary insight and a level of access to some of the regions foremost thought leaders. Deb is the consummate professional, generous with her time, and direct with her advice. Her involvement with the community is as energetic as her professional endeavors, leaving so many who have benefitted from her experience and guidance.
Credentials
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Certified Chair™ Executive Program
Advisory Board CentreJun, 2020- Oct, 2024
Experience
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AustCham ASEAN
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Singapore
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive
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Aug 2022 - Present
AustCham ASEAN is a network that assists Australian business engagement in the ASEAN region. With an established network of more than 2,000 Australian owned or operated businesses in ASEAN, AustCham ASEAN was founded by each of the premier Australian chambers and business councils in the region to inform, educate and advocate on behalf of Australian business across ASEAN. AustCham ASEAN is the officially recognised leader for Australia in engagement with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN BAC). AustCham ASEAN is the vehicle for a stronger relationship for the Australian business community in its continued engagement and partnership with the ASEAN Economic Community. Show less
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Founder & Chief Executive
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2019 - Present
Working with our clients ON their businesses. Working with our clients ON their businesses.
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Advisory Board Centre
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Australia
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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CoChair HK Community
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2020 - Oct 2022
Helping to nurture the Hong Kong Community for Advisory Board Chairs. Helping to nurture the Hong Kong Community for Advisory Board Chairs.
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International IP Commercialization Council (IIPCC)
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Non-profit Organizations
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Chairman, Australia
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2019 - Oct 2022
The International Intellectual Property Commercialization Council (“IIPCC”) is a global, apolitical, non-partisan, non-profit, non-government organization (NGO) providing a platform for the innovator, entrepreneur/enterprise and intellectual property (“IP”) communities to increase their understanding of IP; and to gather resources for unleashing the value and realizing the commercialization potentials of their creative and innovative IP into products, services, and or processes to benefit societies worldwide. We call this “IP-Innopreneurship”™. Show less
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Pacific Basin Economic Council
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Hong Kong
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive
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Jun 2013 - May 2019
The Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC) is an influential, independent, invitation-only membership association. It was founded in 1967 with the objective of facilitating business in the Asia-Pacific region. Both PECC and APEC were born out of PBEC. It has it's International Secretariat in Hong Kong with chapters in Shanghai; Singapore; Kyoto and Tokyo. PBEC acts as an independent voice of business across the region.Independent, apolitical, and pro-business, it is a catalyst for the promotion of regional economic integration and growth. PBEC facilitates cooperation and the exchange of ideas between the private sector and government to promote growth and prosperity in the region. Members include CEO's and business owners from all 21 APEC economies and Europe. As Chief Executive I worked closely with the Board to research, curate and publish opinion pieces on main issues affecting business in the region. I facilitated information sharing and connections with vital thought leaders and provided access to government level regional & international summits. Show less
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Blue Moon Asia
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United States
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Restaurants
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Chief Executive
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1993 - 2019
Blue Moon is a strategic marketing consultancy with additional operations in Shanghai. We help our clients with marketing consulting, fully integrated marketing plan development, project implementation, market entry, marketing promotions, brand management, digital strategies and marketing, sponsorship and executive coaching services. Our clients come from varied industries including Business Aviation, Professional Services, Mobile apps, Sponsorship and Advertising Agencies to name a few. As Chief Executive, I work closely with our senior clients. Our clients also gain access to our extensive network located throughout the region and around the world. Show less
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AGSM @ UNSW Business School
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Australia
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Country Manager
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Nov 2011 - Dec 2013
Australia's leading business school was present in Hong Kong for over 20 years and delivered a masterful MBA program for busy executives. This was originally a six month assignment that grew into two years and was part of a portfolio of activities at the time. Australia's leading business school was present in Hong Kong for over 20 years and delivered a masterful MBA program for busy executives. This was originally a six month assignment that grew into two years and was part of a portfolio of activities at the time.
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AustCham Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive
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2003 - 2011
The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Macau (AustCham Hong Kong & Macau) was established in 1987 as the primary non-government vehicle for promoting Australian business interests. It achieved this by offering its members business development and networking opportunities. With 1,500+ members, It is the second largest of the 27 International Chambers of Commerce in Hong Kong and represents 500+ Australian and local companies within in Hong Kong and Macau. As Chief Executive, I led a team of 10 and was responsible for NGO Management to provide the most relevant services and support to members. During my time in this role I established AUSTCHAM in Macau, produced the first Asian AUSTCHAM conference, bringing together all 16 Australian Chambers in Asia including India and Japan. This facilitated the creation of Australian Business Asia (ABA), an affiliation of all Australian Chambers of commerce in the region. Additionally memberships grew by 60%, to it's largest ever level. Show less
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Hill+Knowlton Strategies
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President, Creative Director and Director, Special Services
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Oct 1988 - Jul 1991
Hill & Knowlton (now Hill+Knowlton Strategies) is a global public relations consulting company, headquartered in New York. The company has 90 offices in 52 countries and is owned by the WPP Group. As Vice President, Regional Creative Director and Director, Special Services, I led a team of 25 and held P&L responsibility for nine individual communications support businesses. These included English & Chinese Editorial, Information Management, Video Production, Graphic Design, Event Management, Media Clippings, Research and Translation. I also counselled and advised our regional clients which included Citibank, Hutchison Telecom, OOCL and Hutchison Whapoa on strategic, lateral solutions to their business development issues. In 1991, I was appointed Global Account Director for the launch of Lee Ka Shings StarTV, Asia’s first satellite TV station with its first six channels. These included BBC & MTV. Star TV was later sold to Rupert Murdochs MediaCorp Show less
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Education
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Sydney Girls High School
HSC Matriclation, Humanities/Humanistic Studies -
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Syracuse University
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