GUEST OF HONOUR
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Christile Drulhe
Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau
The Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau
Christile Drulhe was appointed Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau by decree of the President of the French Republic dated 12 May 2022. Previously serving as DeputyDiplomatic Advisor to the Prime Minister (2020-2022), she took office in Hong Kong on 31 August 2022.
Upon entering the French diplomatic service in 2004, Christile Drulhe was assigned to the Directorate for Asia and Oceania at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (2004-2007), before being appointed Political Counsellor at the French Embassy in Beijing (2007-2012).
She also held posts in Brussels at the Permanent Representation of France to the European Union (2011-2012) and at the European External Action Service (2012-2015).
On her return to the central administration in Paris, she was appointed Head of the North East Asia Department (2015-2019). She then served under the French Permanent Representative to the Pacific Community (2019) and at the Directorate for Economic Diplomacy (2019-2020).
Christile Drulhe holds postgraduate degrees in Public Administration and in Sociology from Sciences Po Paris. She also majored in Philosophy at the Paris-Sorbonne University and in
Chinese Studies at the National Institute for Oriental Languages and Civilizations (Inalco).
She speaks French, English, German and Mandarin Chinese.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Divia Harilela
Principal
The D'Vine Ltd
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Divia Harilela is an established journalist and storyteller with over 25 years of experience covering fashion, culture, travel and luxury. Her work spans editorial strategy, brand storytelling and thought leadership across print and digital media.
She previously served as the fashion editor for Hong Kong's leading English language newspaper, The South China Morning Post, where she remains a contributing editor. A leading authority on fashion in Asia, she has written for a range of high-profile publications including Business of Fashion, Vogue China and Howtospendit.com, among many others.
In 2011 she founded her own boutique fashion and lifestyle consultancy, The D’Vine Ltd, offering specialised services such as content creation and strategy, public speaking, moderating and media advisory for clients ranging from global luxury hospitality groups, luxury brands and designers, to educational and governmental institutions.
SPEAKERS
Tom Andrews
Director and Head of Leasing & Operations of Central Yards
Central Site 3 Management Limited
With nearly two decades of experience across Asia’s most dynamic real estate markets, Tom Andrews leads leasing and operations for CENTRAL YARDS at Henderson Land. In this role, he is responsible for steering the leasing strategy and operational excellence of the landmark development, ensuring its position as a premier destination in Hong Kong’s commercial landscape.
Tom brings a bicultural perspective to the industry, having grown up in both Asia and the UK. His career has been defined by senior roles at Swire Properties and Hongkong Land, where he managed portfolios across Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand. A specialist in mixed-use commercial developments, Tom focuses heavily on office and retail repositioning & leasing, leveraging a strong passion for retail to transform assets and maximize value through comprehensive asset management.
Alexis Bonhomme
Founder & CEO
Trinity Asia
Alexis Bonhomme is a C-level executive and entrepreneur at the intersection of luxury, strategy, and technology. After working at Tencent in 2011 as GM premium brands for their Ecommerce division, Alexis founded CuriosityChina in 2013, building a bridge between digital and social CRM for international companies in China. Self-funded, Curiosity grew to 100 employees and was strategically acquired by Farfetch in 2018.
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Until 2024, Alexis served as Global Vice President of Industry Partnerships at Farfetch, where he also led in parallel the company’s growth across China and Asia Pacific. He was responsible for partner development across commercial, marketing, media, and strategic projects. Overall, Alexis managed a business exceeding USD 1 billion in turnover and a team of 700+ people in Asia Pacific, positioning Farfetch as one of the only Western companies to successfully scale in the region.
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Returning to his entrepreneurial journey in 2024, Alexis is now the Founder & CEO of Trinity Asia, a strategy, digital, and data company supporting international premium and luxury brands in scaling across China and Asia. He is also the Co-Founder of Luxe Intel, a next-generation media platform for the luxury economy, powered by both human expertise and AI.
Based in Shanghai, Alexis is also a guest lecturer at Institut Français de la Mode (IFM), a member of the France Asia Foundation and YPO, and an alumnus of INSEAD and Tsinghua University.
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Shin Hwee Chua
Regional Chief Executive Officer Asia Pacific
Ralph Lauren
Shin Hwee Chua is Regional Chief Executive Officer for Asia Pacific (APAC). She is responsible for strategic development, brand elevation and revenue activities across the APAC region. This includes the sustainable growth of all brands across retail, e-commerce, wholesale and local licensing, and leadership of the full regional team. Shin joined the Company in 2017.
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Carlos Díez de la Lastra
Chief Executive Officer
Les Roches
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Recognised by Forbes Travel as one of the 50 most influential figures in Spanish tourism and considered one of the “25 Top Tourism Leaders” by 150+ most influential tourism & hospitality professionals in Spain.
As CEO of Les Roches since March 2022, Carlos oversees the institution’s international campuses in Switzerland, Spain, and the UAE, along with an affiliated campus near New Delhi. His leadership focuses on driving the school's global expansion and strengthening its reputation as a worldwide leading institution in hospitality management education.
Prior to his current role, Carlos served as Managing Director of Les Roches Marbella (2014–2022), where he played a pivotal role in the institution’s expansion and global recognition. His career also includes executive positions at Universidad Europea de Madrid and Universidad Europea de Canarias within the Laureate International Universities network.
Beyond his work at Les Roches, Carlos actively contributes to the industry through various executive boards, foundations, and expert groups. He is a member of the UN Tourism Online Education Committee and has advised key industry initiatives, including Costa del Sol Tourism’s crisis response strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A sought-after speaker at international conferences, Carlos is known for his deep understanding of market trends and strong connections with industry leaders. He holds a degree in Economics and Business Administration from the Complutense University of Madrid and an MBA from IEDE Business School.​
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Igor Duc
Co-Founder & CEO
Native Union
​Creative person without creative talent, I had to surround myself very early with talented designers.
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At 23, I built a furniture brand around that : editing French designers, manufacturing in Asia, 2 stores in Paris, 100 stockists across Europe.
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That's how I learned manufacturing is brutal. I moved to Beijing to fix it.
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Then Hong Kong. A co-working space.
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We had an idea nobody had thought of: a retro handset that plugged into your smartphone.
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We called it MoshiMoshi. 3 million sold in under 3 years.
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But hyper-growth pulled us away from what we actually cared about.
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So we went back to the original question: What if the objects you use most said something about you?
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That's Native Union.
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The first design house for the digital age.
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Based in Paris, present in 40+ countries, making the objects you touch most worth owning, worth keeping, worth caring about.
Olivier Elzer
Founder
OE Group
Olivier Elzer comes from a fine dining background steeped in Michelin-starred kitchens, where precision and tradition are paramount. Yet his culinary philosophy is refreshingly, and often times surprisingly, grounded in value and accessibility. As a chef, entrepreneur, and creative director with a 30-year track record and experience from 33 Michelin stars, he remains committed to offering guests a rounded, incredible yet approachable dining experience, marrying the sophistication of deeply classic French techniques with the innovation of modern adaptations, marrying heritage, local flavours and produce. With an extensive background across all facets of the F&B business, his approach transcends food, drawing inspiration from culture, art, fashion, sport, and wellness. This unique mix of creativity, innovation, and expertise – underpinned by values of craft, mastery, and precision – sets new standards and pushes boundaries in the industry.
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Julien-Loïc Garin
Founder & CEO
Le Cercle Asia
Born in France, Julien-Loic Garin came to Hong Kong in 2011 to join Le French May Arts festival in Hong Kong as the CEO, bridging French and Hong Kong cultures through over 120 events organised every year, including major exhibitions of Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, the treasures from the Louvre Museum, or performances by Zingaro, Bordeaux Opera Ballet, Orchestre Philarmonique de Radio France, etc.
In 2017, he launched Lumieres Hong Kong, the city’s first light festival, dedicated to promoting Hong Kong’s art, culture and heritage to the general public.
Since 2019, Julien-Loïc Garin is the CEO of Le Cercle, a consulting and project lead company in the cultural field he founded, dedicated to support institutions, brands and corporates in the vision and implementation of cultural strategies and arts-related events between Europe and Asia.
In 2021, he co-founded the online platform cultureplus.asia, an initiative to make culture accessible to all thanks to a comprehensive calendar of the events and exhibitions happening in Hong Kong.
Julien-Loïc Garin is currently the Executive Director of the Fondation de France in Asia. He is also leading the development of the Hong Kong based Foundation for Art and Culture created by Arthur de Villepin, a connecting ecosystem of institutions and programmes, fostering exchanges and dialogues between Europe, China, and the other international cultural scenes.
Julien-Loic Garin is the President of the Creative Industries Committee and a member of the Executive Committee of the French Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. He is an honouree of the Tatler Asia “Generation T” 2018, and of the 2018 Prestige Magazine “40 under 40”.
Ariel Gentzbourger
Regional Managing Director ASPAC
Christian Dior Parfums
Since November 2021, I have been Managing Parfums Christian Dior in APAC covering 10 countries/affiliates excluding China. I have served as Executive Vice President Merchandising of DFS Group ltd from 2014 to 2021 overseeing 5 categories: Fashion, Watches/ Jewelry, Beauty, Liquor and F&G bringing new concepts and innovation to the network in versatile business conditions.
I had a long tenure with the Shiseido Beauty group from 1998 to 2014 where I was the head of WWD travel retail and European distributors. I hold an MBA from Columbia Business School in New York and am passionate about my family and love outdoor sports. I have been living in Hong Kong for the past 11 years a special place where I grew up as a child.
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Michael Groll
General Manager
Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong
A seasoned hotelier, Michael Groll brings nearly 20 years of dedication to Mandarin Oriental. After an apprenticeship as a hotel specialist in his native Germany and a Post Graduate Diploma from Les Roches, he started his career with Mandarin Oriental in 2004 as a Food & Beverage Management Trainee under the legendary 'school' of David Nicholls at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, together with his now-wife Sun Young, a Forever Fan.
Michael ventured to the Far East and gathered experience in Cambodia and Dubai before re-joining Mandarin Oriental as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage at the legendary Excelsior Hotel in Hong Kong in 2008. An amazing undertaking: looking after the significant F&B operations, managing over 250 colleagues and overseeing the F&B division on a temporary basis for the first time in his career.
During this period, in 2009 he was also assigned as a Cultural Exchange Ambassador for two months, to the then about-to-reopen Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta to train the Food and Beverage team.
The next opportunity arose in 2010 when Michael transferred to Mandarin Oriental, Singapore in a similar capacity, a formative step in establishing a more structured and strategy-focused approach. This greatly prepared him for his move to Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur as Director of Food & Beverage in 2013. Being involved in a major team restructuring, organizing Malaysia's first 3 Michelin star pop-up concept, and various renovations in a high-volume environment - among many other tasks - made the three years in Malaysia very memorable tor Michael.
Michael’s next assignment was the pre-opening of Mandarin Oriental, Doha in 2016, where he managed all operational and strategic aspects of the Food & Beverage Division, including equipment, recruitment, policies, budgeting, and marketing.
In 2017 he became the Director of Food de Beverage at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong and was promoted to Hotel Manager in 2021, overseeing all operational departments and focusing on quality and sustainability while collaborating with Finance, P&C, and Sales & Marketing.
The 7.5 year tenure at the Group's flagship property has been the most formative experience in Michael’s career, going through record years, years of disruption, large-scale renovation projects and significant changes within the hotel and the Group. One of his career highlights certainly includes the celebration of Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong's 60th anniversary in 2023, a very proud moment!
Michael also considers himself very fortunate and privileged to have been able to further his education with the support of the company, by graduating from the Global Executive Master of Science Program in Hospitality Leadership by Glion and ESSEC Business School in 2024.
Most recently, Michael was appointed General Manager of The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, another flagship property currently undergoing a major refurbishment to uplift its status; a thrilling opportunity for Michael’s first General Manager role.
Anthony Ingham
Chief Operating Officer
Rosewood Hotel Group
As Chief Operating Officer of Rosewood Hotel Group, Anthony Ingham oversees all operational and commercial functions for the Group’s global portfolio, including guest experience, CRM, retail, wellness, digital and e-commerce. He plays a key role in shaping the Group’s operations and strategy to achieve its vision of becoming a global powerhouse in luxury, travel, and lifestyle, and further enhancing its operational strengths.
Anthony brings over two decades of leadership experience in luxury and lifestyle hospitality. Before joining the Group, he served as Executive Director, Membership Services and Hospitality at The Hong Kong Jockey Club, directing the membership-club business, the hospitality operations of two world-class racecourses, and the Club’s brand, marketing and customer-experience strategy. Earlier, he held senior positions at InterContinental, Starwood, and Marriott International. He led the holistic brand transformation of W Hotels, and as Global Leader for the Luxury Collection Brand led the brand proposition, experience, and marketing for more than 120 unique luxury hotels. Anthony holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the University of Bath, United Kingdom.
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Bruno Lannes
Senior Partner Greater China
Bain & Company
Bruno Lannes is a senior partner in the Shanghai office, where he is based since 2006. Prior to joining the Shanghai office, Mr. Lannes worked in the London and Paris offices. In over 30 years of strategy consulting experience, he has led major consulting assignments in the consumer goods and retailing sectors, as well as in Private Equity.
Today, Mr. Lannes is a senior member of the Consumer Goods and Retail practice for Greater China, focusing on the Retail, Consumer goods and luxury sectors in China. Mr. Lannes published multiple articles on China consumer products, luxury and retail sectors in Chinese and English business magazines. He is the main author of the China Shopper Reports, published twice a year since 2012, which describe China FMCG trends, as well as the China luxury report, published once a year since 2008.
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Mr. Lannes is a recipient of Shanghai Magnolia Silver Award which is the highest honor bestowed by the city on expatriates who have significantly contributed to Shanghai's economic performance, international relations, business environment, management standards and social development. Mr. Lannes earned an MBA with Distinction from the Wharton School, and is a graduate of Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Paris (France).
Bastien Le Coz
Co-founder & Board Member
La Bottega Collective
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Delphine Lefay Dultzin
CEO and Co-founder
OnTheList
Delphine Lefay Dultzin is an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader, best known as the co-founder and CEO of OnTheList, a pioneering members-only flash sale platform. With a passion for sustainable retail and a keen eye for business opportunities, she has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing the luxury retail sector in Asia.
Born and raised in France, Delphine studied in Paris Dauphine university. Delphine's journey in the retail sector began in Paris, where she gained invaluable experience working with brands like FAGUO.
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In 2016, along with her business partner and husband Diego Dultzin Lacoste, Delphine founded OnTheList, with a vision to create a sustainable way for brands to clear past-season merchandise without jeopardizing their image. The platform's unique business model combines luxury, sustainability, and accessibility, reflecting Delphine's innovative approach to business.
Under her leadership, OnTheList has grown impressively, expanding its footprint in 10 markets in Asia and Middle-East, transforming the flash sale landscape in these markets.
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A vocal advocate for sustainable fashion, Delphine is known for her commitment to reducing waste and promoting responsible consumption. Her work has not only made luxury more accessible but has also helped drive the fashion industry towards a more sustainable future.
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Marc Leplingard
Managing Director Hong Kong and Macau
Van Cleef & Arpels
Marc has 20+ years retail experience through all channels of distribution and joined the Richemont group in 2013 as Lancel Champs Elysees Flagship Store Director.
He was promoted to Managing Director – Mainland China and Hong Kong in 2015 and then moved to Hong Kong as Retail Director for Dunhill in 2017.
In 2020, he joined the Maison as Commercial Director in Middle East.
Marc joined last September 2024 Van Cleef & Arpels as Managing Director for Hong Kong and Macau.
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Alain Li
President
French Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
Alain served as Regional Chief Executive of Richemont Asia Pacific from 2006 to 2023 when he retired. During his 17-year tenure, Alain was responsible for overseeing and cultivating the presence of some of the world’s most coveted luxury brands in the APAC region.
Alain has a wealth of experience in business development and international finance, gained through a series of senior positions at various multinational corporations across Europe, Africa and the Far East. More significantly, his specialty throughout his career to date has been in distributing lifestyle products to mature as well as emerging markets in diverse sectors from pharmaceuticals to consumer electronics. Alain started his career in the UK and had lived and worked in Japan and France before returning to Hong Kong in 2001.
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Starting out as a Trainee Accountant in London, Alain eventually took his skills to Zimmer International Ltd (a division of Bristol Myers Squibb) where from Financial Analyst he became Director for Business Planning, Europe.
Alain returned to Hong Kong in 2001 to take up the position of Group Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of the Hong Kong-listed IDT International Limited (a manufacturer of innovative consumer LCD products), with special responsibility as President of IDT’s upscale “lifestyle electronics” brand, Oregon Scientific.
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The affiliation with Richemont was therefore a natural progression, with Alain's appointment in 2006. Alain’s familiarity with the Asia Pacific region – dating back to his early years spent growing up in Hong Kong, after which he continued his education in Switzerland and the United Kingdom, and professional career in London, Japan and Paris before returning to the Chinese city – only made him a stronger match for the highly specialised requirements of the European luxury brands purveyor.
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Alain holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Accountancy from City University of London, is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, and a Fellow of the Institute of Directors.
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Alain currently serves as President of The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong Kong, Director of Las Vegas Sands Corp., Independent Board Member of Rémy Cointreau SA, Non-Executive Director of Dynasty Fine Wines Group Ltd, Senior Advisor of SIA Partners, Director of Laureus Sport For Good Foundation Hong Kong, Member of the International Advisory Council in China of Singapore Management University.
Judy Liu
Co-Founder
Luxe Intel
Former President
Farfetch Asia Pacific
Judy Liu is a serial Entrepreneur, senior Executive, and Board Director in the fields of luxury, technology, and consumer innovation, based in Shanghai. She is currently Co-Founder of LUXE INTEL, an AI-powered premium intelligence platform designed for the luxury industry.
Previously, Judy served as President of Farfetch Asia Pacific and a member of the Group Executive Board, where she led the company's rapid expansion across Greater China and the Asia-Pacific region, scaling it into one of the largest luxury fashion e-commerce ecosystems in Asia. Prior to that, she co-founded CuriosityChina in 2013, a leading marketing technology company for luxury and premium brands, which was strategically acquired by Farfetch in 2018. Earlier in her career, she also played a key role in the rapid expansion of Groupon China (JV with Tencent).
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In addition to her entrepreneurial journey, Judy currently serves on the boards of Treasury Wine Estates (ASX: TWE), Acne Studios, and SHANG XIA. She holds an Executive MBA from Tsinghua University and is an alumna of Harvard Business School's OPM program.
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Keno Lung
Senior Vice President, Talent & Culture, Global
Rosewood Hotel Group
Keno Lung is currently the Senior Vice President of Talent & Culture at Rosewood Hotel
Group, overseeing the global Talent and Culture division, which encompasses talent
acquisition, employer branding, talent learning and development, employee experience
and engagement, total rewards, DEI (Diversity, equity & inclusion), as well as internal
communications.
With his diverse expertise, Keno has made substantial contributions to Rosewood's ongoing success and growth in luxury hospitality by establishing a centre of excellence for employee experience, internal communications and introduction of talent management capabilities, aligning with the organization's expansion plans.
Prior to joining Rosewood, Keno held senior positions with increasing responsibilities at Louis Vuitton (North Asia & Hong Kong), Lululemon APAC, and Apple, showcasing his extensive background and valuable skills in talent management and recruitment.
Keno was educated in Hong Kong, Singapore, Paris and Chicago. He graduated from the
University of Hong Kong with a degree in Arts and holds a Master of Business Administration from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
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Eva Ma
Managing Director North East Asia
Vacheron Constantin
Eva has over 20 years of experience across the luxury industry in Asian markets. She’s held key leadership roles across Marketing & Communication and later Commercial functions, built a strong foundation that culminated in her current brand management and regional executive responsibilities.
Eva began her career in hospitality where she developed a customer-centric approach and a global service mindset before transitioning into the luxury industry. Her commitment to Haute Horology stems from her passion for Heritage and Metier d’Art. She is now the Managing Director of Vacheron Constantin for North East Asia based in Hong Kong. Eva holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours from Queen’s University, Canada, and brings a multicultural outlook to her leadership and stakeholder engagement.
Sara Mao
Executive Director
Villa Haw Par
Sara is a distinguished leader in the international art world with nearly two decades of experience spanning auctioneering, education, and strategic art market initiatives. She has held senior roles at Christie’s in Hong Kong, including Vice President, Head of Sale for Chinese Modern Paintings, and Head of Strategic Growth Initiatives, and is a trilingual auctioneer in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
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From 2018 to 2025, Sara served as Director of Christie’s Education, where she led academic and professional programmes in Asian Art, Art Business, and Luxury Connoisseurship, with a particular focus on women artists and the intersection of art, technology, and sustainability. She curated and moderated Christie’s flagship summits on Art + Tech, AI and Digital Art, and Art and Sustainability, and co-convened Christie’s Education’s first online academic conference on the Chinese art market.
Sara holds an MLitt in Art History and Connoisseurship (Arts of China) and brings a rare combination of scholarly depth, curatorial vision, and market expertise to the leadership of Villa Haw Par.
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With extensive experience in the global art world and deep roots in Hong Kong’s cultural landscape, Mao will lead Villa Haw Par’s strategic, operational, and institutional growth. Her leadership will guide the transformation of the historic estate, foster key partnerships across the region, and shape programmes that will define Villa Haw Par’s role as a cultural, educational, and community hub.
Camille Maquin
General Manager China & APAC
AMI Paris
Alessandro Tomio
Managing Director Hong Kong & South APAC
Lacoste
Alessandro is a senior executive with over 20 years of experience across fashion, sport and food & beverage – he’s spent the last 15 years driving growth, innovation, and transformation across Asia Pacific.
He is Managing Director Hong Kong & South APAC for Lacoste, where he oversees Hong Kong, South-East Asia, Oceania, and India. The South Asia Pacific cluster has become the largest zone within APAC and a major contributor to Lacoste's global performance. In most recent years, Alessandro’s mission has been to redefine Lacoste’s go-to-market strategy and restructure distribution partnerships, advance digital commerce and retail experience while elevating the overall Lacoste brand equity.
Prior to Lacoste, Alessandro joined Restaurant Brands International to drive the Burger King restaurant chain expansion across several Asian markets, operating from Singapore with additional bases in Ho Chi Minh City and Taipei.
He previously covered various roles in supply chain and finance within the global eyewear industry and holds an MBA from INSEAD Business School.
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Natalie Wang
Founder and Chairman of the Board
Fabrique
Natalie Wang is the founder and CEO of Fabrique, established in 2020 with thevision to connect creativity and culture through fashion. In just five years, Fabrique has grown into one of the fastest-rising premium fashion brands in China , expanding rapidly into the U.S. market and attracting a community of over 350 global designers. In 2025, Vogue Business named Natalie among its 100 Innovators, recognizing her influence in reshaping the global fashion industry.
Before founding Fabrique, Natalie launched Glamor App (2018), a media platform focused on female leadership and creative culture. Earlier in her career, she was an award-winning documentary filmmaker and journalist, whose works earned The International Emmy Awards and The Telly Awards. As an English-language anchor and reporter for China Global Television Network (CGTN), she hosted Dialogue, The Link, and The World Today, covering major global affairs and innovation stories. Natalie holds a Master of Journalism degree from the University of Hong Kong and a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from the Communication University of China.
Jennifer Woo
Chairman and CEO
The Lane Crawford Joyce Group
Ms. Jennifer Woo is the Chairman and CEO of The Lane Crawford Joyce Group, Asia’s premier fashion retail, brand management and distribution group. Jennifer spearheads Group strategy and oversees the operations of iconic, luxury department store Lane Crawford; cutting edge fashion boutique Joyce; and fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brand management and distribution business Imaginex Group.
The Lane Crawford Joyce Group operates more than 500 points of sale across 50 cities in Greater China and Southeast Asia. The Group works with more than 800 international designer brands to mutually build their business in the region through specialty department stores and boutiques, free-standing branded stores, and digital commerce.
Catherine Yu
General Manager Chow Tai Fook High Jewellery
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Company Limited
Catherine Yu is the General Manager, High Jewellery at Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group. She comprehensively oversees core business segments such as brand strategic planning, creative design, product R&D, marketing communication, and sales management. With her outstanding leadership and professional wisdom, she leads the Chow Tai Fook high jewellery to continuously explore and innovate.
Ms. Catherine Yu has lived in Paris for over 20 years and has dedicated over two decades to the luxury industry. Driven by her passion for the industry and forward-looking creative leadership, she has amassed rich and profound experience in leading luxury brands in Paris, Hong Kong, and the Asia-Pacific market. She excels in brand building, strategic planning, business expansion, high-net-worth customer group operation, and cross-cultural marketing. She can accurately grasp the characteristics and needs of different markets and formulate effective strategies for brand development.
Her distinguished and diverse professional trajectory includes roles as International Marketing Manager at Department Store Group Galeries Lafayette, Chinese Cliente le Director at Van Cleef & Arpels, and Head of High-End Clientele Development at Chanel in the Asia-Pacific Region, and International President of Wallace Chan. In addition to her professional roles, she has shared her insights as a guest speaker at various industry events, including Monaco Symposium (2018), Salon du Luxe (2016, 2017), Luxury Retail Convention (2015, 2016), Lux Pack Monaco (2014, 2015), and the Paris Chamber of Commerce (2013, 2014), as well as academic institutions like ESSEC and Sciences Po.
She graduated from the Department of World Economics at Wuhan University. Then, she went to the US for further studies and earned an MBA from Texas Tech University. She also holds professional certifications in diamonds, colored gemstones, and basic jewellery from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Fluent in English, French, and Chinese Mandarin and Cantonese, she has a cross-cultural perspective and in-depth knowledge of both Eastern and Western markets. This enables her to continuously drive the brand's strategic implementation and market breakthroughs in the high-end sector, helping it stand out in the fierce market competition.
For any enquiries, feel free to contact:
Victoria Eggermont,Senior Member Relations & Events Manager
(+852) 2294 7713