Experience

Asia Sports Tech

• China
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founding Partner

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  Asia Sports Tech (AST) works with: ► Leading sports and sports tech businesses that want to disrupt the rapidly growing Asian sports, health and well-being ecosystems by providing Asia market entry, growth and innovation strategy and financial advisory services. ► Investors that already have interest in the Sport & Entertainment industry or that are interested to understand where the new investment opportunities are in this fast growing global sector. ► Event owners, teams, leagues, federations, stadium operators, real estate developers, brands who want to beat the competition by introducing new technologies into their value chain and implement Asia market best practices. ► Educational institutions that support knowledge sharing about the sports industry in Asia to support the develop of the new generation of sports executives for Asia Show less



AmCham HK

• Hong Kong
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair - Sports Committee - American Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  The Sports Committee explores all elements of the sports industry in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, China and the rest of the Asia Pacific Region. We connect executives from all parts of the sports ecosystem including federations, leagues, teams, esports teams, sports institutes, event organisers, stadiums, media platforms, brands, sports tech companies, sporting good manufactures, fitness and wellbeing companies, as well as those wanting to be part of and learn more about this rapidly growing industry in Asia. Show less



Stadia Ventures

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mentor, Cohort Advisor

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Advise early stage sports tech start ups as part of Stadia Ventures' world leading global Sports Innovation Hub. Advise early stage sports tech start ups as part of Stadia Ventures' world leading global Sports Innovation Hub.



The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School

• University Lecturer

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  - MBAC6100W Global Sports Management: From Passion to Business - Master's course - SSPA6306 Sport Development and Delivery - Department of Sports Science and Physical Education - - MBAC6100W Global Sports Management: From Passion to Business - Master's course - SSPA6306 Sport Development and Delivery - Department of Sports Science and Physical Education -



OMI Ltd.

• Entertainment Providers

• Founder

  • Dec 2007 - Present

  Founded a consulting company focused on strategy, sports marketing, business development. Previous engagements have included:selling broadcast sponsorship packages for a pay TV Operator for the Rugby World Cup and the Ryder Cup for a leading private bank; running operations and VIP ticketing at Molson Hockey House, a 5,000 person, ice hockey themed venue that hosted Team Canada and the International Ice Hockey Federation at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Founded a consulting company focused on strategy, sports marketing, business development. Previous engagements have included:selling broadcast sponsorship packages for a pay TV Operator for the Rugby World Cup and the Ryder Cup for a leading private bank; running operations and VIP ticketing at Molson Hockey House, a 5,000 person, ice hockey themed venue that hosted Team Canada and the International Ice Hockey Federation at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.



Richard Ivey School of Business

• India
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Regional Director, Executive MBA Program, Ivey Asia

  • Dec 2011 - Dec 2014

  Responsible for all aspects of the Ivey Executive MBA at Ivey Asia including developing the program's integrated marketing and sales strategy, recruiting world class executives into the program, and delivering a world class Case Method learning experience, with the goal of developing business leaders who think globally, act strategically and contribute to the societies within which they operate. Responsible for all aspects of the Ivey Executive MBA at Ivey Asia including developing the program's integrated marketing and sales strategy, recruiting world class executives into the program, and delivering a world class Case Method learning experience, with the goal of developing business leaders who think globally, act strategically and contribute to the societies within which they operate.



National Basketball Association

• Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director, NBA Asia Ltd.

  • Apr 2006 - Nov 2007

  Responsible for the strategic direction of the NBA brand in Asia Pacific, by leading a team of 32 in four offices, that was focussed on 5 key business segments: Television, New Media, Marketing Partnerships, Licensed Consumer Products and Events, in 6 key markets (Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia and The Philippines). Highlights included: Opening the NBA's first office in South Korea; managing the USA Men's Basketball Team Tour in Korea; creating a 6 country 20 city NBA Championship Trophy Tour with DHL and other global brands; and, launching the first jrNBA program in Asia in The Philippines. Show less



IMAX

• Graphic Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director, Imax Japan

  • Mar 2002 - Jan 2005

  Responsible for managing a team of 6 and revitalizing the Imax brand in the world’s second largest film market, and IMAX’s largest international market at the time (Japan), by creating and implementing market entry strategies for sales of a new theatre system to Japanese multiplex operators (Warner Mycal, Toho, Shochiku and Herald).

• Director, Distribution Asia Pacific

  • May 1999 - Feb 2002

  Developed successful strategies to sell 20 film titles to over 50 customers in 13 countries in Asia Pacific with a diverse customer base including: commercial multiplex operators, museums and theme parks and stand alone theaters. Created marketing and distribution strategies for IMAX films in Asia including Space Station 3D that broke box office records as the fastest grossing 3D film in history.

• Marketing Manager

  • Nov 1996 - Apr 1999

  Responsible for marketing the NBA brand in Korea, Hong Kong and The Philippines. Launched The NBA Shop in South Korea (opening 19 locations) and ran the first NBA promotion in The Philippines with Coca-Cola and local TV partners that increased Sprite sales by 35%.

• Marketing Assistant

  • May 1995 - Oct 1996

  Created and implemented NBA Asia's first Regional All Star Promotion in Hong Kong, Korea, and Taiwan incorporating the NBA’s retail, TV and newspaper partners. Wrote “Basketball in Asia” study for the NBA Commissioner, which assessed the level of interest in basketball, by country, and provided an overview of the professional basketball leagues in Asia.