Experience

GTSJ Asia (A member firm of InterSearch)

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

• Director at GTSJ Asia (A member firm of InterSearch)

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Chris’s experience spans executive search, retail, fast moving consumer goods and B2B business with organizations such as P&G, Scott Paper, Spencer Stuart, ICI, Shell and LVMH. He was based in Hong Kong, USA and London and has held various regional and global leadership positions in marketing, general management and manufacturing operations. Chris has hands on experience and has been successful in organizational transformation; leading high-performance cross-cultural teams through coaching and talent management.



LVMH

• France
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • May 2018 - Jun 2021

  Provide operational leadership to Heng Long (fully owned LVMH subsidiary) – a world class market leader that converts raw exotic skins to finish products for sale to international fashion houses (Hermes, LV, Dior etc.) and customers globally. Corporatized ‘the family run business model by effecting organizational and cultural change. Provide operational leadership to Heng Long (fully owned LVMH subsidiary) – a world class market leader that converts raw exotic skins to finish products for sale to international fashion houses (Hermes, LV, Dior etc.) and customers globally. Corporatized ‘the family run business model by effecting organizational and cultural change.



Criterion Catalysts

• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager - Asia Pacific

  • Mar 2013 - Apr 2018

  P/L responsibility in the Asia Pacific region for Criterion (part of the Shell Group and global market leader that supplies refining and petroleum catalyst and technical know-how). Also assume the role of Managing Director – CRI/Criterion Marketing Asia Pacific (CCMAP) and Chairperson of CCMAP Board. P/L responsibility in the Asia Pacific region for Criterion (part of the Shell Group and global market leader that supplies refining and petroleum catalyst and technical know-how). Also assume the role of Managing Director – CRI/Criterion Marketing Asia Pacific (CCMAP) and Chairperson of CCMAP Board.



Shell

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retail Global Fuels Portfolio Director

  • Aug 2009 - Feb 2013

  Lead and oversee the global strategy for Shell Retail brands (Shell V-Power and FuelSave) ranging from research & development; customer value proposition development to program implementation. Manage a team of senior marketing personnel worldwide (located in Europe/Pacific/US) to oversee the execution of brand activities by local marketing managers in 70 countries over 40,000 retail sites

• General Manager - Marketing, Asia Pacific

  • Aug 2006 - Jul 2009

  Led a marketing team (80 personnel) to implement marketing activities for over 5000 retail sites in 12 markets (Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Pakistan, Oman, India, China). Key member of Asia Pacific Retail Leadership Team that worked with Sales and Operations at regional VP and GM level to operationalize country strategies and plans.



ICI Paints

• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Manager (South Asia)

  • Jan 2002 - Jul 2006

  Provide operational leadership to the B2B and retail business for South Asia (Singapore, Brunei and Cambodia) with sales revenue of Sin$35 million. Oversee 100 personnel in sales, marketing, operations and manufacturing. Provide operational leadership to the B2B and retail business for South Asia (Singapore, Brunei and Cambodia) with sales revenue of Sin$35 million. Oversee 100 personnel in sales, marketing, operations and manufacturing.



Spencer Stuart

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director

  • Jan 1998 - Dec 2001

  Provide management consulting to client organizations to build their leadership capital through senior level executive placements. Act as advisor to provide judgement and insights to ensure 'win-win' fit between client companies and candidates. Provide management consulting to client organizations to build their leadership capital through senior level executive placements. Act as advisor to provide judgement and insights to ensure 'win-win' fit between client companies and candidates.



Seagram

• Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Director, Asia Pacific

  • Jan 1996 - Dec 1997

  Provide consumer and brand marketing leadership to 13 country affiliates. Guide regional and country marketing strategy and implementation. Provide consumer and brand marketing leadership to 13 country affiliates. Guide regional and country marketing strategy and implementation.



Scott Paper

• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager (Hong Kong)

  • Nov 1989 - Dec 1995

  Provide operational leadership to country B2B operations to achieve profitable growth. Oversee marketing, sales and manufacturing operations. Provide operational leadership to country B2B operations to achieve profitable growth. Oversee marketing, sales and manufacturing operations.



Procter & Gamble

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Brand Manager

  • May 1988 - Oct 1989