Duco van Breemen
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Francisco Widjojo
Duco is a strategic powerhouse. His expertise in market analysis, go-to-market strategy and execution and network building is unmatched. He brings fresh thinking and makes strategy development a collaborative, enjoyable process. I've had the opportunity to work with him and can attest to his exceptional capabilities. Duco has added great value to the strategic direction of Arkblu Capital, and his knowledge of business in Asia (including both East Asia and Southeast Asia) and Australia is unparalleled. Duco is one of the most networked persons in the Australian and Asia startup, investor and business ecosystems respectively, and his strategic counsel has been invaluable to us as a firm.
Andrew Heading
I've known Duco for a number of years during my time at Alibaba Cloud. His work at HHQ has been fundamental in helping Australian businesses understand and make an impact into the Asia Pacific region. He has continued to push the envelope through driving exciting, performance driven programs across the startup and accelerator space. Duco has a great ability to relate to businesses of all sizes and understand how they tick. He is the driving force behind the success at HHQ and developed a great team to support all the businesses based there. Duco would be a great asset to any business.
Francisco Widjojo
Duco is a strategic powerhouse. His expertise in market analysis, go-to-market strategy and execution and network building is unmatched. He brings fresh thinking and makes strategy development a collaborative, enjoyable process. I've had the opportunity to work with him and can attest to his exceptional capabilities. Duco has added great value to the strategic direction of Arkblu Capital, and his knowledge of business in Asia (including both East Asia and Southeast Asia) and Australia is unparalleled. Duco is one of the most networked persons in the Australian and Asia startup, investor and business ecosystems respectively, and his strategic counsel has been invaluable to us as a firm.
Andrew Heading
I've known Duco for a number of years during my time at Alibaba Cloud. His work at HHQ has been fundamental in helping Australian businesses understand and make an impact into the Asia Pacific region. He has continued to push the envelope through driving exciting, performance driven programs across the startup and accelerator space. Duco has a great ability to relate to businesses of all sizes and understand how they tick. He is the driving force behind the success at HHQ and developed a great team to support all the businesses based there. Duco would be a great asset to any business.
Francisco Widjojo
Duco is a strategic powerhouse. His expertise in market analysis, go-to-market strategy and execution and network building is unmatched. He brings fresh thinking and makes strategy development a collaborative, enjoyable process. I've had the opportunity to work with him and can attest to his exceptional capabilities. Duco has added great value to the strategic direction of Arkblu Capital, and his knowledge of business in Asia (including both East Asia and Southeast Asia) and Australia is unparalleled. Duco is one of the most networked persons in the Australian and Asia startup, investor and business ecosystems respectively, and his strategic counsel has been invaluable to us as a firm.
Andrew Heading
I've known Duco for a number of years during my time at Alibaba Cloud. His work at HHQ has been fundamental in helping Australian businesses understand and make an impact into the Asia Pacific region. He has continued to push the envelope through driving exciting, performance driven programs across the startup and accelerator space. Duco has a great ability to relate to businesses of all sizes and understand how they tick. He is the driving force behind the success at HHQ and developed a great team to support all the businesses based there. Duco would be a great asset to any business.
Francisco Widjojo
Duco is a strategic powerhouse. His expertise in market analysis, go-to-market strategy and execution and network building is unmatched. He brings fresh thinking and makes strategy development a collaborative, enjoyable process. I've had the opportunity to work with him and can attest to his exceptional capabilities. Duco has added great value to the strategic direction of Arkblu Capital, and his knowledge of business in Asia (including both East Asia and Southeast Asia) and Australia is unparalleled. Duco is one of the most networked persons in the Australian and Asia startup, investor and business ecosystems respectively, and his strategic counsel has been invaluable to us as a firm.
Andrew Heading
I've known Duco for a number of years during my time at Alibaba Cloud. His work at HHQ has been fundamental in helping Australian businesses understand and make an impact into the Asia Pacific region. He has continued to push the envelope through driving exciting, performance driven programs across the startup and accelerator space. Duco has a great ability to relate to businesses of all sizes and understand how they tick. He is the driving force behind the success at HHQ and developed a great team to support all the businesses based there. Duco would be a great asset to any business.
Experience
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Haymarket HQ
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Australia
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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May 2021 - Present
Currently enrolling the pilot batch of Singaporean companies for the Singapore-Australia Market Accelerator (SAMA)!Haymarket HQ (HHQ) supports technology companies, from startups to ASX-listed enterprises, to start, grow and expand into new markets. HHQ has supported over 800 companies to raise >$100m in capital to expand into 40+ new markets. ▶︎ Supported 800 companies to start, grow and expand into international markets. ▶︎ Attracted funding from Australia Post, Alibaba, Austrade, KPMG Wiise and various others▶︎ Created partnerships with organisations across the Asia-Pacific, including KPMG, UNSW, USYD, PWC, Alibaba, State governments and various trade and investment organisations ▶︎ Recruited and lead a small team and a network of 200+ investors and mentors. ▶︎ Sold and delivered 10+ accelerator programs and advisory services to governments▶︎ Successfully led the business through lockdown by developing new revenue channels
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General Manager
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Sep 2016 - May 2021
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CSIRO
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Australia
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Mentor
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Jan 2019 - Present
Mentor at the CSIRO ON program for deep tech entrepreneurs. Mentor at the CSIRO ON program for deep tech entrepreneurs.
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Launch Factory 88
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Product Manager
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Jan 2013 - Mar 2016
Launch Factory 88 (LF88) is an industrial incubator assisting companies to expand into China. LF88 is part of 98 Sparks, which has been active in China since 1998 and employs over 500 people locally. I built up LF88 from scratch and assisted multiple MNCs to successfully enter the Chinese market. ▶︎ Created a new company from scratch (LF88) for 98 Sparks ▶︎ Recruited 20+ international and Chinese candidates ▶︎ Created the corporate identity, branding & developed a new website ▶︎ Significantly increased parent company’s online lead generation ▶︎ Supervision of our clients' local employees & account management ▶︎ Managed all marketing activities of LF88 & 3 sister-companies
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Air France-KLM
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Airlines and Aviation
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700 & Above Employee
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Blogger
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Jun 2014 - Jan 2016
Blogger & China Expert at KLM Business Club China Blogger & China Expert at KLM Business Club China
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Jolo Fashion Group
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Netherlands
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Project Manager
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Aug 2012 - Mar 2013
I helped develop the China market-entry strategy for FashionWorks, a large children fashion brand owner. This was a challenging project that consisted of getting all the brands registered in China, setting up the local Tmall operations and meeting with prospects/distributors. ▶︎ Completed in-depth market research on the children’s fashion market in China ▶︎ Developed the go-to-market strategy to start selling into the Chinese market ▶︎ Set up an e-commerce presence on Alibaba’s Taobao
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Hangzhou Lande
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China
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Software Development
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Account and Relations Manager
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Dec 2010 - Jan 2012
Lande is a marketing and promotion agency in Hangzhou that mainly works with large corporations/institutions such as Alibaba and the Chinese government. I managed all foreign accounts and government relations. Lande is a marketing and promotion agency in Hangzhou that mainly works with large corporations/institutions such as Alibaba and the Chinese government. I managed all foreign accounts and government relations.
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Chidentity
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Furniture
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Founder
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Jun 2009 - Sep 2011
An online platform to help international students enrol in Chinese universities. An online platform to help international students enrol in Chinese universities.
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ESIA
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France
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Wholesale
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-owner
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Sep 2006 - Sep 2007
A company selling unique art objects directly from Thailand into the Netherlands. A company selling unique art objects directly from Thailand into the Netherlands.
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Education
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2011 - 2012
University of Nottingham
Master of Science (MSc), International Management -
2008 - 2009
Zhejiang University
Chinese Language and Culture -
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Haagse Hogeschool/TH Rijswijk
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Small Business & Retail Management
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