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 Kong2007
BBA - Marketing
Hong Kong University of Science And Technology
Hong Kong1996
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