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Prof Darren Thayre
Head of Innovation, Global Strategic Initiatives at GoogleOriginally from the UK, Darren has now worked overseas for 20 years, with the last 10 in Asia. A Board Advisor and Executive Leadership Coach. He is a Professor of Digital Innovation at one of Asia’s top business schools, Chairman of the ISCA AI committee and an advisor to the G20.
His focus is digital transformation and digital growth, with a particular specialisation on new business model innovation.
Prior to Google he was a Partner at Oliver Wyman and before that he ran an innovation business at Amazon Web Services.
Kevin Huang
Chief Operating Officer at South China Morning Post- Welcome Remarks by IAB HK Chairman
- VIP Luncheon: Legacy Meets Innovation: Hong Kong's Centenarian Brands Shaping a Glocal Narrative (By invitation only)
Kevin Huang is the Chief Operating Officer of the South China Morning Post, and leads the Advertising & Marketing Solutions unit within the organisation.
Kevin’s career spans 25 years of experience across the APAC region, during which he consistently spearheaded digital, mobile and advertising businesses through high growth and profitability.
Prior to joining SCMP, Kevin was the Hong Kong Managing Director of Carousell. Before that, he headed Birdie Mobile, Hong Kong’s first digital-only operator. Kevin was also Co-Founder and CEO of Pixels, during which he grew the company to become one of the leading home-grown ad tech firms in the region.
A founding member and current Chairman of IAB Hong Kong, Kevin holds a degree in Computer Information Systems from Pace University. Born in Malaysia, Kevin has been living and working in Hong Kong for over two decades.
Maaike Steinebach
CEO and Founder of FemTech FutureMaaike has over 20 years of business leadership in financial services and tech, having lived and held executive positions across Asia with Fortis Bank, ABN Amro and Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
In 2018, she co-founded the Fintech Association in Hong Kong and the Women Chief Executive Network in Hong Kong.
In 2019 she left banking for a more tech-orientated role at Visa as General Manager for Visa Hong Kong & Macau.
She is a fervent advocate for Equality & Inclusion and Tech - she believes that technology can democratize the mental, sexual, financial and physical well-being of women.
Early 2023 she resigned from Visa to pursue her passion for women’s health and Femtech, a category of products and services that use technology to support the health and wellbeing of women.
She started Femtech Future Limited, an advisory firm that consults to Femtech companies and MNCs on how to integrate women’s health into the workplace and educates leaders on the topics of Femtech and Innovation in Women’s Health. She is now a leading voice on Femtech in Asia, a region where Femtech and women’s health is underserved, underfunded and under researched.
Maaike has won numerous awards, including Jessica Women in Tech Award 2024 and Harper’s Bazaar Inspirational Women Award 2023. She did a TedxTinHauWomen Talk in 2023 on “the Femtech Revolution” and at SXSW on “the Future of Sex”, with global sextech expert Bryony Cole. She is frequently asked to speak at conferences and events on topics like Gender Health Gap, Femtech and the Female Economy.
Vishal Singhvi
Director, Strategic Initiatives, Generative AI of MicrosoftI am the Generative AI and Azure Open AI Lead for Microsoft. I lead a team focused on helping our customers deploy Machine Learning(ML) and Generative AI uses-cases responsibly in their critical business areas. I am a thought leader and regular speaker at various Gen AI and Advanced Analytics Industry forums and conferences. I have extensive experience in developing AI/ML Models for Commerce platforms. Prior to joining Microsoft in 2020, I led the AI & Data strategy for Mastercard in Asia
Gurmit Singh
General Manager APAC & MEA at QuoraGurmit Singh is the General Manager of Quora for the APAC region. Quora is the company that developed Poe, an AI-powered platform that allows users to interact with various AI models, including those from OpenAI and others. Poe extends Quora's mission of knowledge sharing and growth by enabling users to ask questions and receive answers from AI, enhancing engagement and providing diverse perspectives. Prior to Quora, Mr. Singh was the India VP & Managing Director of Yahoo. He is known for his leadership in the internet and media sectors, with extensive experience and significant achievements in areas such as advertising sales and technology, consumer marketing, user acquisition, sales, subscriptions, and product management. Jagran Lakecity University in India has recognized him with an honorary doctorate for his outstanding contributions to the internet and media industries.
Daniel Seah
Chief Executive Officer at Digital DomainDaniel Seah was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Digital Domain Holdings Limited (“Digital Domain”, Stock Code: 547) in 2014.
As one of the most influential Chinese executives in Hollywood, Mr. Seah plays a vital role in shaping growth strategies and development plans for Digital Domain. He has led the award-winning visual effects (VFX) studio, Digital Domain US to create many signature VFX works for Hollywood blockbusters, including the latest visual effects (VFX) projects for Avengers: Infinity War, Ready Player One and Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Mr. Seah has also led Digital Domain in the continuous development and introduction of a number of industry-first patented technologies which brought revolutionary changes to the VFX and immersive experience areas, including the groundbreaking Virtual Humans technology, which Digital Domain used to successfully "revive" the American legend Tupac and the Chinese superstar Teresa Teng.
In 2016, Digital Domain acquired Post Production Office with studios at Beijing and Shanghai, which was the first Hollywood independent VFX studio to successfully enter the Greater China market to meet the escalating demand for premium entertainment experiences in the region. Now Digital Domain has locations in Los Angeles, Vancouver, Montreal, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Hyderabad, that marks our further footprint expansion in Greater China and to global, strengthening Digital Domain’s leading position in the industry.
Mr. Seah graduated from Peking University with a B.A. and Master’s Degree of Law. He previously worked as an investment banker at Barclays Bank and has extensive expertise and experience in securities, options, fund management and international businesses development.
Brian Hui
Managing Director and Head of Customer Propositions and Marketing, Wealth and Personal Banking at HSBC Hong KongBrian Hui is Managing Director and Head of Customer Propositions and Marketing, Wealth and Personal Banking, HSBC Hong Kong.
In his current role, Brian leads the Propositions and Marketing team of WPB to develop compelling customer propositions, cultivate segment growth and fulfilment, market HSBC brand and customer solutions, as well as enhance customer service delivery.
Brian is an industry veteran with over two decades of experience in marketing, customer experience and commercial roles across financial services, e-commerce and startups.
Previously, Brian has held global management roles in Faraday Future, LeEco and Amazon based in the US and China, where he took the helm of a wide range of functions including sales and marketing, customer growth, product development and customer experience. Earlier in his career, Brian also worked for Citibank and Standard Chartered Bank across Hong Kong, China and the UK in the areas of e-business, sales and marketing and channel management.
Andrei Postoaca
Chief Executive Officer at Ipsos.DigitalAndrei Postoaca, CEO of Ipsos.Digital, is one of the pioneers in online research and built the global Ipsos online capability. Author of 'The Anonymous Elect', one of the few books on online panels and in continuous seek to reinvent the research industry. Andrei is in charge of building the DIY business of Ipsos and understanding how digitalization and AI will transform Ipsos.
James Bacon
Head of Marketing at BMW Hong Kong, Macau, TaiwanJames has 18 years’ experience in Automotive and is currently responsible for Marketing for BMW Group in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. He oversees the Brand Strategy, Marketing Communications, PR and Operations within the region.
James is motivated by the current transformation of the Automotive Industry which he believes with the wave of Electrification, Autonomous Technology & Digitalization is facing its biggest disruption since inception.
Prior to BMW James worked in Global Marketing and Sales for Infiniti, the luxury brand of Nissan, as well as General Motors in Europe. He has a wide range of expertise and skills including Sales, Loyalty Management, CRM & Customer Journey, and Future Product Strategy.
James originally grew up in the United Kingdom, studied at the University of Warwick and has been in Hong Kong for over 11 Years, living here with his wife and two young children.
A passionate sportsman, James is a keen dragon boater and represented Great Britain at the 2019 World Championships.
Danielle Jin
SVP, Chief Marketing Officer, Asia Pacific at VisaDanielle Jin is SVP, Chief Marketing Officer for Asia Pacific in Visa. Based in Singapore, she oversees Visa’s brand and marketing strategies across B2C, B2B, and client marketing across Asia Pacific. Danielle has been on the Campaign Asia-Pacific’s Marketing Power List since 2021.
Prior to leading Asia Pacific’s marketing team, Danielle was Head of Marketing for Greater China, where she successfully supported business growth in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan through a strong focus on data-driven marketing approaches. She also led Visa’s Asia Pacific Centre of Excellence for Cross-Border strategy and campaign development, and was responsible for strategy, creative and delivery across the region. She joined Visa in 2016.
Before Visa, Danielle was Vice President, Beverage Category for PepsiCo China. In this role, she led the entire beverage category growth strategy, as well as the marketing and innovation agenda.
Before PepsiCo, she was Director of Marketing with Ghirardelli Chocolates in San Leandro, CA. Prior to that, she worked with McKinsey & Co. in Atlanta, GA. Danielle started her career with Unilever.
Danielle is a published writer with two books, numerous short stories, and essays, and is a guest lecturer on Strategy and Marketing topics. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing, from Fudan University, China and an MBA from Yale University, USA.
Stephanie Ng
Managing Director, Global Head of Marketing, Wealth and Personal Banking at HSBCStephanie Ng is Managing Director, Global Head of Marketing for Wealth & Personal Banking at HSBC Bank. Based in Hong Kong, she oversees HSBC’s Wealth & Personal Banking brand and marketing strategy, creatives and delivery globally. Stephanie is a Finalist for Campaign Asia’s Chief Marketer 2023 award, recipient of Women to Watch APAC 2023 and is also on Campaign Asia-Pacific’s Marketing Power List 2024. She is a juror for various marketing awards including the Effies Global Best of the Best Marketing Awards since 2022.
Prior to HSBC, Stephanie was with Meta (Facebook) where she led the Financial Services industry APAC initiatives across the Meta’s family of apps (Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp and Messenger). She is passionate about building businesses, marketing innovation and digital transformation, helping brands keep up with technology and changing consumer behavior to drive business results. She joined HSBC in August 2022. Prior to her role at Meta, she was the Executive Director for Credit Cards at Standard Chartered Bank, having led successful teams in cards, payments and unsecured lending businesses in Singapore, Malaysia and globally for the Bank. She has also held senior level positions with Mastercard and AIG Insurance. Stephanie brings more than 20 years of experience in marketing, business strategy, strategic partnerships, product innovation, portfolio management and customer loyalty.
She holds a Master’s degree in Management and Strategic Information Systems from the University of Bath, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies (Marketing) from the University of Sheffield, both in the United Kingdom. Stephanie is an advocate for diversity and inclusion, volunteers at various women’s events and is an active Singapore grassroots leader.
Bharat Khatri
Chief Digital Officer, APAC at Omnicom Media GroupBharat Khatri is the Chief Digital Officer, APAC at Omnicom Media Group, one of the world’s leading global media agency networks, where he leads digital marketing operations, productization, commercials and governance efforts for the network in this region. With a future-forward and holistic approach to digital marketing, he spotlights his focus on leveraging technology to drive efficiency and creativity in digital marketing at scale.
A strategic digital marketer with more than a decade of agile experience in digital and sales across the EMENA & APAC markets, Bharat is a young thought leader with a knack for driving efficiency and creativity at scale in his projects. He comes with strong business acumen to leverage data, technology, and real actionable insights into lucrative solutions for brands. Armed with end-to-end expertise in delivering campaigns with programmatic stack development, omnichannel activation, performance marketing, and media commerce, Bharat loves accelerating the growth story of clients and partners.
Karen Cheng
Head of Social at 9GAGKaren Cheng is Head of Social of 9GAG, leading social business across 9GAG's social channels, expanding web2 and web3 business. 9GAG is a global digital and social media publisher with a 150 million global audience. It is also the #1 most-followed Entertainment brand on Instagram globally, distributing 2.8 billion monthly impressions. Memeland is a web3-focused venture studio. We are building and investing in social products for community, with community. We are connecting creators and communities together through creativity, $MEME, and NFTs. Memeland is the no.1 NFT project in Asia. With over 200K+ Discord members, we are here to build the web3 future. Karen also hosts The GM Show every Wednesday on X Spaces 9PM EST. With 14 years of social and digital marketing experience, Karen is a full-time digital junkie, fluent in memes.
Frankie Luk
Creative Strategist, Greater China at MetaFrankie Luk is a Creative Strategist at Meta, and before that he’s been with creative agencies for 18 years.
Joann Ngai
Head of Marketing Partnerships, South East Asia & Greater China at NetflixJoann is a creative marketer who specialises in helping high-growth, foreign companies to build brands and expand their businesses in Asia. Starting out as a strategic planner in advertising agencies, she eventually moved to the client’s side with Airbnb, WeWork, and most recently Netflix. Throughout her career, she has worked across multiple industries and marketing disciplines from traditional advertising, digital marketing, content generation & marketing, partnerships to experiential.
千月
Head of Global Business Solution at Xiaohongshu
Charlene Ree
CEO & Founder of EternityX Marketing Technology LimitedCharlene Ree is a renowned digital trailblazer and the Founder & CEO of EternityX Marketing Technology Limited. With over two decades of experience in digital advertising and a deep passion for Martech, Charlene has emerged as a leading expert in AI and hyper-personalization, particularly within the Greater China and APAC regions. Since its inception in 2018, EternityX has been at the forefront of the Martech industry, leveraging proprietary AI programmatic technology to navigate the complex digital media landscape in China. This technology harnesses over 100 billion audience data points to enable precise targeting and efficient ad placements, thereby optimizing marketing strategies and delivering valuable insights.
Kenny Chien
Chief Executive Officer at CherrypicksKenny is the CEO of Cherrypicks, a leader in mobile technology specializing in Digital Transformation, FinTech, Location Intelligence, Smart Retail, PropTech, HealthTech, and Blockchain. With over 20 years of experience in the Chinese ICT industry, he is a pioneer of ISP services in China. Before joining Cherrypicks, Kenny served as Director of Global Business at ESRI China (HK), where he managed business development and investments in mobile technology and eHealth projects.
Kenny is also the Chairman and co-founder of the eHealth Consortium and holds leadership roles in various organizations, including the Hong Kong Software Industry Association and the Internet Professional Association. He is a Council member of the Smart City Consortium and the Greater Bay Area International Info Tech Industry Association. Passionate about community engagement, he serves as Honorary Secretary of the Fu Hong Society and leads its Advisory Panel on ICT.
Bruce Lam
Chief Executive Officer, Consumer at HKTMr Lam Kwok Shing, Bruce joined HKT in 2011 and was appointed as Chief Executive Officer, Consumer of HKT in July 2023. He is responsible for the overall strategy and business development of HKT’s Consumer Business Group, covering a wide range of individual products and service, including mobile, broadband, pay TV, education, smart living and Smart Charge. Prior to his current role, Bruce was Managing Director, Consumer Mobile. Under his leadership, the consumer mobile arm of HKT has maintained its leading position in Hong Kong’s wireless market. Driving the application of technical advancements to enhance the public's everyday life in the digital era, Mr Lam helps sustain HKT’s lead in contributing towards Hong Kong's smart city development.
Mr Lam is a seasoned leader in the telecommunications industry with more than 30 years’ experience, with a focus in sales and marketing. He has a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Windsor.
Howard Kwong
Chief Officer, MarTech and Digital at Prudential plcHoward Kwong has more than 20 years of experience in information technology and digital transformation for Fortune 500 as well as entrepreneurship in America and Asia.
Howard is the Chief Officer, MarTech and Digital at Prudential Plc, responsible for the overall MarTech and digital strategy, to transform Prudential to a digital enterprise and foster widespread innovation. Prior to Prudential, Howard led innovation transformation for large enterprises in Hong Kong and Taiwan as part of the professional services team at Amazon Web Services.
Prior to Amazon, Howard played a number of senior leadership roles at homegrown startups in Hong Kong across different industries: COO at Stakk, a leading millennial-focused video content and product platform in Hong Kong. CTO at Delivery Republic, the online-to-offline service provider that operates the biggest delivery network coverage in Hong Kong and CTO at Handheld Culture, a popular e-commerce platform for Chinese-language ebooks. Howard was the Assistant Director of Technology for SCMP Group where he led the technology and business transform to push the publisher of South China Morning Post into the digital-native and mobile-first era.
Agnes Lung
Executive Director & Group Chief Marketing and Digital Officer of Uni-China GroupAgnes is an accomplish C-suite marketing and business professional with over 25 years of experience in retail and Food & Beverage industries, specializes in "Retail Marketing" and "Brand Marketing". Currently the Executive Director and Group Chief Marketing & Digital Officer at Uni-China Group, she directs marketing strategies and enhances digital transformation. Agnes has previously excelled in key marketing positions at renowned international brands such as LVMH Group, L'Oréal Group, McDonald's HK, Shiseido HK & PRC, DFS Group, and Starbucks. Agnes also held leadership roles at Sa Sa International Co. Ltd, Café de Coral Holdings, and Tam Jai International Co. Ltd.
Edward Bell
General Manager, Brand, Insights and Marketing Communications at Cathay PacificEdward Bell is responsible for the development of brand strategy, consumer insights, loyalty marketing and marketing communications for the Cathay Pacific group globally.
Mr Bell has spent the majority of his career in marketing strategy and later as a CEO for marketing and communication consultancies across Asia and Greater China, working for a diverse set of brands and businesses.
A seasoned marketing professional, Mr Bell is the recipient of the prestigious IPA and Jay Chiat awards for marketing effectiveness and strategy and is a regular author and speaker.
Originally from Melbourne Australia, Mr Bell is married with three children, and happily calls Hong Kong 'home'.
Tania Lau
Vice President, Head of Brand & Communications, Consumer at HKT- VIP Luncheon: Legacy Meets Innovation: Hong Kong's Centenarian Brands Shaping a Glocal Narrative (By invitation only)
- Closing Key Panel : AI and the Creator Economy
Tania Lau joined HKT in late 2023 as the Vice President and Head of Consumer Brand & Communications. She oversees the company’s consumer brands and communications strategy, leveraging strategic insights to drive business objectives for the HKT Consumer Group.
Tania has rooted in digital across B2C, B2B, corporate communications, and consumer insights throughout her career span. From startups to Yahoo majorly, where she directed APAC marketing into the Web3 era.
A high-energy seasoned digital professional, Tania has a proven track record in leading complex marketing programs that align with business goals. Her efforts have resulted in significant accolades, market share growth, and increased revenue across the region.
Cheuk Shum
Managing Director, Head of Marketing, Wealth and Personal Banking at HSBC Hong KongCheuk Shum is Managing Director, Head of Marketing, Wealth and Personal Banking, HSBC Hong Kong.
Cheuk joined HSBC’s Hong Kong office in 2022. He oversees full-funnel marketing strategies across the segment continuum, from HSBC One and Premier to Private Banking, to deliver brand priorities and business growth.
Cheuk Shum started his career with Standard Chartered in wealth management, assuming various leadership positions in retail equities, platforms, business planning and investment products before switching career track to heading the bank’s strategic marketing function in 2012.
His business background and perspective have helped him shape campaigns that deliver strong marketing ROIs and win industry accolades. He will be leading the efforts to drive HSBC’s ambition to be the Number 1 brand in Hong Kong for customer advocacy.
JJ Eastwood
Managing Director of Carousell Media GroupJJ Eastwood is the founding Managing Director of the Carousell Media Group, Asia's leading Retail Media Network. JJ has also played an active role with the IAB SEA & India, starting by actively participating in the Commerce Media Council, then as a Board Member and finally as Board Chair and Board Sponsor of the Retail Media Council.
Before Carousell, JJ led Rakuten Advertising’s expansion in Asia-Pacific. He was also the Chief Executive at HuffPost Australia and held senior leadership positions at eBay, Microsoft, Fairfax Media and News Corp.
Joe Chang
Director, Enterprise Partnership & Solutions of BytePlus
Lyubomir Minkov
Head of Retail Media at DFI Retail GroupLyubomir is leading the Retail Media business for DFI Retail Group. His focus is on designing effective marketing solutions for DFI partners. His team offers advertisers precise targeting and segmentation, engaging and contextual ad units and closed-loop sales attribution.
Lyubomir is a seasoned marketing leader with 17+ years of functional expertise in retail media, performance marketing, CRM personalization, e-commerce, customer analytics and digitization. His experience lies in retail, telecom and ESG covering marketing across the entire consumer funnel from acquisition to engagement and retention.
Prior to joining DFI, Lyubomir held leadership positions for a large-scale grocery retailer and a global management consulting company in SEA and Europe. He also served as General Manager for a Rocket Internet e-commerce business.
Ryan Lai
Chief Executive Officer at foodpanda Hong KongRyan Lai is the Chief Executive Officer of foodpanda Hong Kong, overseeing the market’s business operations. With extensive experience in big data and tech innovation, Ryan leads the growth and strategic development of Hong Kong’s leading online food delivery platform. Prior to foodpanda, Ryan was Head of South East Asia and Head of Category Management of Automotive in Greater China at eBay, where he had successfully built the cross-border commerce ecosystem in Asia, enabling thousands of traditional retailers, distributors, and traders in Hong Kong, Taiwan, China and Southeast Asia to reach and connect with an unprecedented global audience. Ryan also channeled his passion and lent his expertise to building and coaching multiple incubated start-ups at the Hong Kong Science & Technology Park on key areas such as omni-channel commerce, big data and micro-influencer marketing.
Ben Chien
Managing Director, Greater China of AnyMind GroupWith over 15 years in media and technology, Ben Chien stands out as a leading figure in Greater China’s Adtech landscape. As Managing Director at AnyMind Group, he has been instrumental in expanding the company’s presence across the region, driving innovation in influencer marketing and direct-to-consumer businesses. Ben’s career is marked by his pioneering work in advertising monetisation in Hong Kong, which led to his startup’s acquisition. Today, he is also an active angel investor and mentor, dedicating his time to supporting early-stage ventures and nurturing the next wave of entrepreneurial talent.
Leona Ho
VP, Growth Strategy & Operations at Crypto.comLeona is the VP of Growth Strategy & Operations at Crypto.com. She has been a key member on the Growth Team since formation, building and growing the user base to over 100 million users. From her 5-year journey with Crypto.com, she held various positions from performance marketing to growth analytics. In her current role, she leads go-to-market strategies for new product and market launches, as well as oversees the marketing data science operations to aid data-driven decision making.
Prior to Crypto.com, she worked in a specialist role on SEM at Expedia Group and investment projects with the Shangri-La Group.
Leona holds a master’s degree in Data Science & Business Statistics from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and a bachelor’s degree in Business Information Systems from the University of Hong Kong.
Yang Gao
MarTech & Experimentation at KlookYang is an experienced partitioner of performance marketing and analytics with a heavy bias towards data and automation. He has successfully launched products, built platforms, and scaled businesses. Currently he is the VP of Marketing Technology at Klook where he leads user growth and retention. Prior to Klook Yang has held senior positions at several companies, including CompareAsiaGroup, Expedia Group, Samsung Electronics, and Upwork, where he led digital marketing and analytics teams, developed automation tools for SEM optimization, migrated to cloud-based analytics solutions, and managed customer acquisition and activation. He holds engineering degrees from MIT as well as an MBA from INSEAD. Outside of work, he's the proud father of 2 boys and the owner of numerous unfinished books.
Johnnie Leung
Senior Director, Business Development of The Trade DeskFrom finance to telco, Johnnie has over 15 years of global experience, working in diverse industries to improve marketing strategies and business operations. In his current role at The Trade Desk, Johnnie has assisted brands with their digital marketing needs. Whether it is to improve their data utilisation, omni-channel integration, or develop a post-cookie strategy. Johnnie’s passion is collaborating with partners to improve their overall digital marketing sophistication.
Andy Ann
Co-founder of YAS Digital- Measurement Panel: Growing Your Business in the Digital Privacy Age with AI-Driven Predictive Modeling and Enhanced Data Quality
- Empowering Enterprises with Secure AI: A New Era of Intelligent, Protected Operations
Andy Ann is a serial entrepreneur, impact investor, and venture builder with a deep passion for innovation, media, and tech. He began his journey by co-founding Y5 HotMedia, a major Wifi and Digital Media Network in Hong Kong, and went on to found Hot Mob, one of the largest mobile ad networks. Andy also launched Darizi.com, a leading luxury wedding platform in China, and Klarity Analytics, a major social media data analytics platform acquired by Meltwater in 2017. Andy has venture-built companies like GoImpact, YAS Insurtech, Respond.io etc, along with over 30+ startups in AI, Blockchain, ESG and Fintech.
Beyond his entrepreneurial successes, Andy is dedicated to giving back, mentoring young entrepreneurs, and supporting underprivileged children through his non-profits, Daddy's Promise and Project Moses. Andy is a respected figure in the tech industry, committed to driving positive change through innovation.
Olivier Kuziner
Managing Partner APAC at EkimetricsOlivier Kuziner is Managing Partner, APAC at Ekimetrics. He oversees all the operations in Asia. Ekimetrics is a global leader in data science and AI-powered solutions. Olivier has worked for +20 years in technology & management consulting. He has spent +10 years in Asia, based in Singapore and Hong Kong.
He acts as strategic advisor for multinational organizations in formulating their data strategies and implementing AI solutions, with objectives to drive sustainable business performance in the areas of Marketing, Operations and Sustainability. He is specialized in the Financial Services, Luxury and Retail sectors.
Olivier holds a master’s degree in engineer and MBA from INSEAD Business School.
Dominique Rose Van-Winther
Chief AI Evangelist, CEO of Final Upgrade AI- Fireside chat: Bridging East and West: Global AI Adoption in Marketing and Beyond
- AI Multi-Tooling for Business Leaders
Among her many executive & advisory roles, Dominique’s AI business is consolidated within Final Upgrade, a thought leadership, training & AI-powered consultancy. Final Upgrade also provides marketing & communications solutions, matching needs of businesses & agencies alike to optimize while using AI to simultaneously deliver quality & quantity results.
She is a seasoned marketing & communications consultant with a strong tech foundation, bringing over two decades of experience leading operations & teams at global premier consulting firms, including within IPG, McCann WorldGroup & WPP, as well as having run D-Central, her own AI, high-end bespoke consultancy, & previously also led Asia-Pacific for The Hoffman Agency, the renowned global tech-focused integrated marketing communications agency globally headquartered out of Silicon Valley.
Dominique is a public speaker on AI, having trained & spoken in front of thousands in the past year alone. She has focused on helping companies to build their AI strategy & upskill executives, with certifications in AI Strategy & Governance (UPenn) & IBM’s AI Program.
James Lee
AI & Emerging Tech Consulting Leader at PwC Hong KongJames is a management consulting leader and senior technology executive specializing in advising global financial services organizations on “cloud-first, data-driven” digital transformation with data and analytics, AI, and intelligent automation. He has over 20 years of strategy consulting and technology operation experience in North America, Asia, and Europe that spanned across various industries including insurance, banking, asset and wealth management, private equity, and telecommunications.
Eddy Dong
Managing Director of Technology at WPP ChinaData/AI-driven creative, marketing and operating expert. Patent holder in customer data analytics. WPP Managing Director. Ex-Head of Accenture Ventures & Open Innovation. Ex-Accenture Senior Consulting Manager & Data SME. Tech startup cofounder. General-purpose AI algorithm and music theory researcher and developer. Master of Finance from Peking University.
Arthur Chan
Founder and CEO of Snowball- Keynote Presentation - Navigating the Generative AI Revolution: Practical Lessons for Driving Sustainable Transformation
- Closing Remarks by IAB HK Vice Chairman
Arthur Chan brings in over 15 years of experience in the Asia markets in the start ups and digital business fields.
He is currently the Founder and CEO of Snowball Limited, focusing on growing startups with operations and capital support. Aim to build up the start up ecosystem in bridging GOV, universities, investors, startups and global talents.
Arthur is also the current Vice Chairman in IAB Hong Kong in leading the non-profit making digital industry association in enhancing digital knowledge and standard in the region. Organized the biggest AI marketing event C23 in Sep, 2023 in the region with 800+ industry leaders participants.
Before Snowball, Arthur joined Vpon in 2016 and worked as COO to develop the company to an Asia grade big data company covering Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan & SEA markets with nearly 200 talents. Vpon has completed its series C funding with USD40M in 2020 supported by Cool Japan Fund, STIC Investments and Beenos. Also being the key driver of the company in launching different data/AI products like Wee (Data Marketplace), AppVois (app market BI tool), InVnity (Generative AI platform) and Vnity ( O2O digital ad platform).
Arthur has a proven track record to develop iClick Interactive Asia (Nasdaq :ICLK) as the Asia leading digital marketing company with proprietary Programmatic Marketing Platform. Started the work in iClick from day 0 (2009) and demonstrated great commitment with the company by leading operations, business development and account management teams. The all-round experience in serving Global Digital Leaders like L’Oreal, Citibank, Bupa, Bloomberg, Air New Zealand, MetLife…etc. allowed him to drive the company towards global standard and successfully built-up personal reputation in the industry as an executive leader.
Matthew Chan
Head of Advertising Business at Yahoo Hong Kong and Yahoo TaiwanMatthew Chan is a seasoned business professional with over 20 years of extensive experience in digital advertising, operational management and business analytics in both local and international markets.
As the Head of Advertising Business, Yahoo Hong Kong, Taiwan and China, Matthew leads the overall Yahoo Advertising strategy, ad products and marketplace development, and strategic partnerships for these regions. He is known for his ability to drive digital transformation, identify and cultivate strong partnerships, both internally and externally, which has led to significant business opportunities and success.
He joined Yahoo Hong Kong in 2007 and has taken on various key roles throughout the company. In 2014, he joined the sales leadership team and spearheaded the company's expansion in the native advertising market, while continuing the development of Yahoo search advertising business. Under his leadership, his team successfully drove market growth and elevated advertising revenue for the company.
Before joining Yahoo, Matthew worked in the banking and logistics industries in Canada, Hong Kong, and the Asia Pacific region. He has a stellar track record of driving business growth and has demonstrated his versatility and adaptability to different business environments and cultures.
Matthew enjoys preserving, fixing and riding old motorbikes in his spare time and he appreciates the solitary moments that riding brings.
Roger Kan
VP, Strategic Partnerships at Cosmose LimitedI am a digital marketer with 12+ years' experience, I am currently with Cosmose specializing in AdTech and mobile solution to brands and phone manufacturers.
Beside I am an instructor at Preface & HKU SPACE, focusing on developing syllabus and teaching professional diploma and executive cert. at College of Business and Finance and Hull University. I am committed to equipping individuals and enterprises with digital expertise, , and dedicated to custom program development.
I am actively engaged as a co-lead in IAB Hong Kong's Education & Career Committee in 2023, hosting career talks and mentoring students and facilitating the course with HKU Space . I am passionate about using technology for positive change and eager for growth opportunities and connections.
Helen Cheung
Managing Director of Omnicom Media GroupWith over 25+ solid experience in advertising field, Helen is renowned for its dedication to drive digital acceleration for her clients, and with the achievement to get GSK HK being mentioned in the Think With Google APAC version on digital maturity. Helen builds a lot of successful digital cases with her clients, and have been actively participated in webminars hosted by Google and Verizon to share her successful digital journeys and stories with the marketers. (Google Unbox link : https://lnkd.in/gh76T2v )
Helen also has attended as guest speaker in the Chinese University of Hong Kong, as well as helping Publicis Media group to host the internal digital trainings.
Alex Lo
Senior Director, Client Service of The Trade DeskAlex Lo is experienced in digital marketing, e-commerce, advertising technology and statistical analysis across the Greater China region. He has comprehensive experience in various industries including hotel, fashion, entertainment and luxury giving insights from different angles of vision. He is an experienced, hands-on digital advertising and marketing guru accountable for idea development, execution, data analysis and management of innovative, results-oriented, cross-channel digital marketing campaigns.
Ricky Lau
AI Specialist Lead at Google Cloud Hong KongSeasoned IT executive with 20+ years driving revenue growth and solution implementation across diverse industries and regions. Proven track record delivering AI solutions to enhance business processes and outcomes for clients in FSI, Retail, Media, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Education sectors in Hong Kong and across Asia.
Zoe Cheng
Commercial Director APAC of EkimetricsAn entrepreneur, commercial, digital and marketing leader, Zoe has +13 years of experience in growing and commercializing businesses in media & advertsing, tech, food and data. With an innate understanding and passion to help brands to succeed through marketing + advertising an data, Zoe has been working with global brands to deliver results through omnichannel touchpoints from businesses in a vast industries like luxury retail, F&B, adtech, ecommerce, startup tech, automotive and FMCG in APAC.
Ivan Yuen
Expertise and Innovation Manager at fifty-fiveBeing in the digital marketing industry for more than 13 years, He has helped numerous international brands such as Shangri-la Hotel, Cigna, and Cathay Pacific to grow their digital marketing performance and maturity throughout his media experiences in 4As media agencies and data consulting in 55.
From helping the brand to build solid data collection architecture in media and web/app, to establish advance use cases such as attribution analysis and audience strategies. Ivan is not only a technical expert in product implementation, but also carry extensive experiences in the complex business environment and challenges.
Donna Chiu
App & Measurement specialist at GoogleDonna Chiu leads the Measurement & App efforts for Google. She works closely with technical partners in the region and key clients like Crypto.com, Klook, HSBC, Casetify to drive data maturity through 1PD strategy and durable measurement solutions.
Charis Lee
Head of Public Policy Programs, Greater China at MetaCharis leads Public Policy Programs for Greater China at Meta, driving strategic initiatives that promote online safety & privacy, digital literacy and innovation. She collaborates closely with governments, chambers, NGOs, and industry partners to create an innovation-friendly policy environment.
With a passion for harnessing technology to drive social and economic impact, Charis works tirelessly to create opportunities and improvements that foster a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable digital future for all.
Prior to joining Meta, Charis specialized in philanthropic projects and event marketing at J.P. Morgan and UBS, where she gained expertise in the intersection of technology and social impact across APAC.
Fanko Yim
Chief AI Trainer at One MarketingFanko is a digital transformation expert with over 15 years of experience in data-driven business strategies and AI innovation. Currently serving as the Head of Data and AI Transformation at Socialink and Chief AI Trainer at One Academy, he continues to lead the charge in integrating cutting-edge AI solutions into business processes.
As an AI transformation consultant and GenAI trainer, Fanko has been at the forefront of artificial intelligence integration, creating numerous GenAI business cases over the past two years. His dual roles allow him to shape both organizational strategies and educate the next generation of AI professionals.
In 2023, Fanko made significant strides by developing innovative GAI business use cases in visual creative and implementing GAI solutions with major music platforms. His work has been instrumental in helping industries adapt to and leverage the transformative power of GenAI.
Fanko's expertise spans personalization, predictive purchasing behavior, and marketing automation strategies, continuing to shape the digital landscape. He drives the development of business data solutions and products to meet evolving industry demands across various sectors.
His passion for AI-driven transformation and ability to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical business applications make him a sought-after consultant and speaker in the field of digital marketing and AI.
Mary Tse
Head of Hong Kong Region at TaboolaMary is a highly accomplished and seasoned Sales Management Professional with over 20 years of experience in the digital marketing and media advertising industry. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of omnichannel solutions, including native, display, video, programmatic, and search advertising, as well as content marketing and publisher monetization.
Currently, she serves as the Head of Taboola Hong Kong, where she oversees the full spectrum of business operations in native advertising and publisher solutions. In this role, she leads a team of skilled professionals dedicated to empowering advertisers and publishers through the innovative capabilities of Taboola’s AI platforms, driving business success and fostering growth in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Prior to her tenure at Taboola, Mary was the Head of Advertising Business at Yahoo Hong Kong, where she played a pivotal role in leading her team launching the first Native Advertising Solution successfully in the Hong Kong market 10 years ago. This groundbreaking achievement marked a pivotal moment, providing advertisers and agencies with an innovative solution that transformed their marketing strategies.
Clement Lee
Digital Strategist at Prizm GroupA seasoned Digital Strategist at PRIZM Group, Clement advises the agency on a strategic approach that combines analytical rigor with creative insight. With seven years of experience in the industry he brings multifaceted expertise across various sectors. Clement specializes in contemporary digital marketing innovations, including advanced applications of AI, CRM systems, and robust loyalty programs to digital O2O2O solutions.
Jensen Hon
AI Solution Consultant at Votee AIJensen is a versatile professional with expertise in marketing, business development, product design, and consultation. With over 7 years of experience in the startup sector, particularly in generative AI, Jensen has gained a profound understanding of product design complexities and the critical role of strategic consultation in a startup environment.
She has a proven track record of identifying user needs, developing innovative solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring these ideas to market. Throughout her career, Jensen has successfully developed and executed marketing strategies that align with business goals, enhance brand visibility, and drive customer engagement. Her extensive experience has sharpened her ability to navigate the unique challenges of fast-paced startup environments, driving growth and fostering innovation.
Alison Shih
Business Development Director, International Business of iClick Interactive AsiaAlison is an accomplished digital marketing professional possessing extensive experience in sales and business development for more than ten years. She is currently the Business Development Director at iClick, where she has a dual role in client services and business development. She spearheaded the strategy and execution of digital marketing initiatives to help GBA and overseas marketers enter the Chinese market. She is passionate about digital advertising. She has established close relationships with different MNC brands and local companies, allowing them to transform their digital marketing strategies to deliver real business impact.
Jaky Kwong
Manager, Solution and Consultancy at CherrypicksJaky Kwong is currently the Solution and Consultancy Manager at Cherrypicks, with over 8 years of experience in mobile solution development and business development across various industries, including retail, healthcare, event marketing, government, NGO etc. His expertise encompasses digital transformation, location intelligence, smart retail, HealthTech, digital loyalty programs, gamification, and augmented reality.
Doris Wong
Vice President, Advertising, Advertising & Interactive Services at HKT Limited
Ray Lee
General Manager at JCDecaux TransportI currently serve as the General Manager at JCDecaux Transport Hong Kong, the leading outdoor media company in the region. My role involves overseeing the MTR, AEL (Airport Express), and Programmatic Sales Team. With a robust background in the media and advertising industry, I embarked on my digital media journey with DoubleClick HK in 2000. Over the years, I expanded my expertise in OOH, various media channels, and eCommerce. In January 2017, I established and operated as the CEO of Shimba Digital Ltd under the Sing Tao Group. Alongside driving sales and marketing initiatives for the Group's diverse media platforms, I played a pivotal role in developing new social media and eCommerce channels for the organization.
I aspire to leverage my comprehensive expertise encompassing management, strategic planning, business development, and sales and marketing strategies to add value to IABHK. My goal primarily involves establishing best practices and guidelines for the Programmatic DOOH sector, utilizing my skills in strategy execution to pave the way for its success.
Recognizing the scarcity of young talent in this field, I aim to dedicate my skills and time to help recruit and nurture fresh talent, addressing a crucial need within the industry.