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Stephanie Yau

Richmond Hill,ON

Summary

Results-driven economic development and international business development professional with over 18+ years of solid experience in attracting MNCs, SMEs and startups setting up and seeking expansion in HK/China in InvestHK. Possessing a hands-on approach and a comprehensive understanding of the entire economic development service delivery journey. Recently joined George Brown College as the Business Development Officer, leading student recruitment and partnership development efforts in Asia (except Korea and Vietnam). A collaborative team leader and team member with exceptional interpersonal skills. Skilled in directly engaging senior executives of target companies, offering tailor-made market entry analyses and strategies.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Officer

George Brown College
01.2023 - Current
  • Lead the student recruitment initiatives in Asia (except Korea and Vietnam), by leveraging the agent network and direct recruitment.
  • Responsible for institutional partnerships by proactively reaching out to potential partners.

Senior Manager, GBA Business Development

InvestHK
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Regional Market Development: Responsible for attracting international investors by restrengthening the proposition of HK + Greater Bay Area (GBA).
  • Successfully built the ecosystem of a HK+GBA community and launched the new dedicated GBA website.

Senior Manager, Business and Professional Services

InvestHK
11.2010 - 03.2021
  • Sector and Startups Development: Responsible to attract overseas Professional Services companies setting up and expanding in HK/China.
  • Successfully advised 2000+ overseas companies and senior executives and helped 200+ companies set up and further expand in HK/China. Built the Proptech and Professional Services tech ecosystems in HK.

Manager, Advertising and Communication

InvestHK
11.2009 - 11.2010
  • Marketing and Event Management: In charge of InvestHK's 10th Anniversary Publication and Marketing Campaign.

Manager, China Business Development

InvestHK
07.2005 - 11.2009
  • Market Development and Event Management: Responsible for InvestHK’s investment promotion activities in Mainland China.
  • Successfully opened 2 new offices in Sichuan and Shanghai, and 4 new investment support centres.

Education

LLB - China Law

Tsinghua University
China / Hong Kong
2007

BBA - Marketing

Hong Kong University of Science And Technology
Hong Kong
1996

Skills

  • Stakeholder and C-level Relationship Management
  • International Business Development
  • Partnership
  • Economic Development
  • Community Building
  • Strategic Business Analysis

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Business Development Officer

George Brown College
01.2023 - Current

Senior Manager, GBA Business Development

InvestHK
04.2021 - 12.2021

Senior Manager, Business and Professional Services

InvestHK
11.2010 - 03.2021

Manager, Advertising and Communication

InvestHK
11.2009 - 11.2010

Manager, China Business Development

InvestHK
07.2005 - 11.2009

LLB - China Law

Tsinghua University

BBA - Marketing

Hong Kong University of Science And Technology
Stephanie Yau