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Main Conference Day One: Wednesday 1 June 2011

Ross O’Brien, Director, Economist Corporate Network, ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Ross O'Brien has been an analyst, consultant, writer and presenter of business intelligence in Asia for nearly twenty years (half that time in Hong Kong), with expertise in high technology and professional services sectors. For four years, Ross was a partner and Managing Director of a B2B market research consultancy, Intercedent Hong Kong, where he served as Practice Director for the Information & Communications Technology industries. He served as primary consultant and project manager on all client work related to information technology, telecommunications, and digital media service and equipment market, and remains a director in the firm. Prior to Intercedent, Ross worked extensively with Pyramid Research (once an EIU subsidiary), managing their Asia research practice and serving as primary analyst on Asia's markets for Pyramid's clients, the world’s largest multinational infrastructure vendors and service providers. Ross developed the "Information Economy" advisory service for Singapore's Strategic Intelligence. Ross was also with the management consulting practice of AT&T Solutions in the US and Indonesia, where he specialized in operational improvement and customer management solutions, for such clients as PT TELKOM. Ross spent two years engaged in next generation ICT projects in Indonesia. Ross brings over a decade’s worth of experience with the Economist Group: in addition to his work at Pyramid, he writes frequently for Business Asia and Business China, has authored many EIU studies in the technology space (including the annual E-Readiness report), chaired the Economist Conferences' Asian Roundtable on Telecommunications, and worked with Executive Services on consulting projects. He also contributes opinion and analysis pieces for TelecomAsia, serves as the Asia-Pacific Editor of VON Magazine (www.vonmag.com), and regularly comments on Asian technology for CNN and CNBC Asia. He is conversant in Mandarin and Indonesian, and has an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College (USA) and an MBA from the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley.

Jose Gomez, Vice President Business Development, MANGO Jose Gomez has been a noteworthy figure in the field of International Marketing in the fashion and textile industry since his first post in 1988. In 20 years Jose has gained far-reaching expertise in navigating markets in North and South America, as well as Asia and the Middle East. He has directed distribution, marketing and logistics efforts for a variety of international retail and textile brands. Currently, Jose manages the expansion and franchising of the Mango brand as Senior Vice-President of Business Development at that company.

Crystal Liu, Senior Director, Northern China, MANGO Crystal Liu joined Cushman & Wakefield Retail Department in 2005. As a Manager she was responsible for all international tenant representation in China. In 2009, she joined MANGO as Senior Director for expansion in northern China.

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES


Ross O’Brien, Director, Economist Corporate Network, ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Please see page 7

Ryan Reynaldson, Transaction Services Partner, KPMG Qualifications • Bachelor of Commerce • Member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Experience • Ryan joined KPMG China in 2002, initially focusing on serving the needs of KPMG’s multinational

clients investing in China and the Asia Pacific region, providing financial due diligence, valuation, structuring, integration and SPA / negotiation advice

• Prior to relocating to China, Ryan had more than five years experience in the US Transaction Services practice, providing advisory services for multinationals and private equity investors on transactions in North America, Europe and Asia

• Ryan’s industry experience includes technology, retail, consumer services / products and manufacturing. His technology experience includes work in both the electronics and software sectors in Asia, Europe and North America, including for both corporate and private equity fund clients. Past clients include HP, IBM, Liberty Media, Motorola, and Polycom

Boris Planer, Research Director & Head of Macroeconomics, PLANET RETAIL Boris Planer is a Research Director at Planet Retail and is based in the Frankfurt office. Having worked as a retail analyst since 1999, he began building Planet Retail's macroeconomic database in 2002 and since then has continuously extended its coverage. Having analysed the markets of Central & Eastern Europe for six years and setting up Planet Retail's EEO coverage in 2006, he now focuses on macroeconomics and is a regular speaker at retail events, usually with a focus on retail and economic trends in emerging markets.

Tony Shen, Investment Manager, MANDARIN CAPITAL PARTNERS Shen Shi Yi is now Investment Manager of Mandarin Capital Partners. He is responsible for Chinese operation and cross boarder deals, focus on Luxury good, fast-moving consuming goods and manufacturing relates to environment protection and energy. Before joining Mandarin Capital Partners in early 2008, Shan Shi Yi worked in Loan Department of China Development Bank, Shanghai Branch with 10 years experience in project financing area. He was responsible for project financing appraisal and management on manufacturing, infrastructure and SME loan. Shen Shi Yi, holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Shanghai University, and is an EMBA Student of China Europe International Business School. He speaks Chinese and English.


Lelio Gavazza, Country Managing Director, Greater China, BULGARI Lelio Gavazza is CMD of Bulgari Commercial (Shanghai)Ltd, has 8 years experience in the Chemical field, focusing on activities in the Supply Chain, with responsibilities in different roles (Production Planner / Logistics Manager / Business Analyst / Customer Service Manager / European Supply-Demand Coordinator). Moreover he has 4 years experience in Strategic Consulting, focusing on e Commerce (B2B) / Supply Chain / Account Management with major international clients with subsidiaries in Italy. He has 7 years experience in Luxury fashion business with strong focus in manufacturing of men’s formalwear and accessories for man and women. He has also developed, successfully, strong relationship with some top fashion brands. He has also been Chief Operations Officer ( C.O.O ) of Mantero Seta SpA for 5 years, with the responsibility to coordinate the activities of 5 business units (Planning / Logistics / Purchasing / Technical / Production) with about 600 headcount. He has been a member of Board of Directors, leaded the C.E.O. and part of Board of Directors of Mantero Orient, operating in Shanghai (China). Since two years he lives in China ( Wenzhou ), where he was initially appointed as General Manager and Sales Director, and today he is the Chief Executive Officer ( C. E. O. ) of SharMoon / Ermenegildo Zegna Garments Ltd,

Cathy Hau, Deputy General Manager, SHANGHAI TIMES SQUARE Born in Shanghai and raised in Hong Kong, Cathy Hau graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and furthered her education in the United States, by obtaining MBA in Marketing at Southeastern University. Cathy first joined Hong Kong’s Lane Crawford, the largest high-end retailer in Hong Kong, and started her career in PR and Marketing. Later she joined the Mission Hills Group, the world’s largest Golf Resort and luxury property developer, as the Group Director of Corporate Communications. In 1999, at the birth of the I.T. industry, she joined Chinadotcom Corporation as the Group Marketing Director. Now Cathy is the Deputy General Manager at Shanghai Times Square since 2001. This commercial property possesses of shopping mall, office Tower and serviced apartments, planned and developed by the Wharf Holdings Ltd which was founded in 1886 and has been successfully managing commercial properties in Hong Kong such as Harbour City and Times Square. In 2010, Cathy was bestowed “the Order of the Italian Star of Solidarity” by the President of Italy for her outstanding contribution to the reconstruction of Italy.

Mirko Wormouth, Managing Director, TWICE Mirko hails from former East Germany where he left after the country's reunification to study law in Hamburg. Nine years, three law degrees and a book published on Chinese bankruptcy law later, he started to work as an associate lawyer for a large UK law firm only to discover that being a lawyer is the last thing he wanted to do. To the dismay of his mum he left law practice behind and has since been involved in a number of different ventures. Inspired by similar brands overseas, Tina and Mirko founded TWICE Fashion Accessories in January 2006. Mirko is mainly responsible for strategic direction, business development and investor relations. If not in the office, Mirko is spending time at home and in nearby Chaoyang Park with his wife Tina and their son Magnus. He is also an avid sportsman with a long history in semi-professional competition in soccer and tennis since his early childhood. He's a passionate runner and has participated in international triathlons in New York and Beijing. Mirko loves reading, mostly on business (Jim Collins, Marcus Buckingham and Verne Harnish are his heroes) and self-improvement (books by Brian Tracy and Tony Robbins - he's been to one of Tony's "Walk-on-hot-coals-seminars" in London!). If he's on that rare holiday, a great Kurt Wallander detective story by Henning Mankell allows him to forget about all the trials and tribulations of a typical entrepreneur. Mirko is also the Beijing Chapter Membership Chair of global entrepreneur network EO (Entrepreneurs Organization).


Irene Du, Vice President of Sam’s Operations, WALMART CHINA In 2011, Irene was named Sam’s Operations Vice President of Walmart China. Irene joined Walmart China in December, 1995. As the first group of associates of Walmart China, she was promoted three times over a short span of three years. In 2000, Irene was promoted to General Manager of Shenzhen Sam's Club for her talent and dedication to her career. Her brilliant performance and leadership has subsequently won great acclaim from the other associates. She trained a very engaged and efficient team for Shenzhen Sam's club and led them to create a string of sales miracles both in China and the world. Irene was awarded the Heroine of the Year 2001 by Walmart Global in the United States and became the first Chinese associate to receive this honor. In July of 2003, Irene was appointed Sam's Club Regional Operation Manager and was responsible for the operation of all Sam's clubs in China. In 2006 she was promoted to Senior Director of Sam's Club Operation. In June of 2008, Irene was named one of the best annual retail managers in China, by issued by the China General Chamber of Commerce and China Business Herald. In March of 2009, Irene received the "Servant Leadership" award issued by Walmart China CEO at the company’s Year Beginning Meeting. Irene Du finished her Tsinghua MBA course in October of 2007.

Lelio Gavazza, Country Managing Director, Greater China, BULGARI Please see page 9

Kasper Leschly, Managing Director, D:FUSE Experience 2006 – now D:FUSE

Managing Director, Asia

Beijing, China

2004 – 2006 NOVO NORDISK International Product Manager, NovoMix, International Marketing • Responsible for strategy development, market analysis and product

business plan for the premix analogue insulin expected to reach DKK 3B of sales in 2005

• Main responsible for updating and ensuring company-wide buy-in to the Novo Nordisk diabetes strategy, reflecting changing market environment and challenging clinical data

• Developed life-cycle management plan for Novo Nordisk’s 3 new insulins •

Copenhagen, Denmark

2003 – 2004 MCKINSEY & COMPANY Associate • Managed team of consultants (JEM) on lean transformation of

manufacturing operation for one of Denmark’s biggest industrial companies; the project is estimated to improve EBIT DKK 350 M in 2005

• Developed China strategy for same company including fact-based recommendations on manufacturing, R&D setup and acquisition targets

• Lead the working capital optimization program and worked on purchasing models resulting in total recurrent savings of more than DKK 15 M for a middle sized Danish industrial group

Copenhagen, Denmark


1998-2000 IKEA trading General Manager / Chief Representative, Southwest China • Managed 8 people and developed furniture procurement from 0 to $ 5 M

in 20 months • Developed purchasing strategy for Southwest China; analyzed all

significant purchasing opportunities for IKEA, and reported these to top level management both in Asia and Sweden

• Responsible for all legal, financial and HR issues including training, appraisal and compensation negotiations; managed expenses budget of $ 400,000 / year

• Built and created new relationship with 5-10 core vendors; analyzed and negotiated price, quality and delivery issues and evaluated each vendor

Kunming, China

1996-1998 THE East asiatic company One of Denmark’s biggest and oldest trading and industrial conglomerates with annual sales of more than $ 500 M Area & Multinational Sales Manager, Packaging Division • Established and ran the Kunming office. Recruited and managed 6 person

staff and managed sales budget and personal with sales growth of 40% and installing equipment worth more than $ 10 M

• Analyzed the specific customer needs of multinationals in China and implemented a sales drive, which contributing more than $ 1 M

Beijing/ Kunming/ Shanghai, China

Crystal Liu, Senior Director, Northern China, MANGO Please see page 7

Vincent Wan, Chairman, WAN CORPORATE SERVICES In the early 1970s, Mr. Vincent Wan successfully launched PERRIER and VOLVIC natural mineral waters in Asia/Pacific. Since then, Mr. Wan has been in the brand building and distribution business of high-end consumer wellness products in Asia/Pacific, particularly Hong Kong, China, Japan and ASEAN countries. Mr. Vincent Wan’s businesses and portfolio include: Business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) distribution networks and brands includes PERRIER, CONTREX, VITTEL, VERA, APPLETISER & GRAPETISER, as well as AIR SUPPLY, SP+, SECURITY, CHAGA, SPA VITALIZER, KIKO, SURFCERA, among others. China Team International (CTI) - Human capital consultancy and executive search, with over 30 consultants and six offices in China, assisting multi-national clients. CTI is a member of the Cornerstone International Group (CIG), one of the ten biggest networks of search consultants in the world, with a comprehensive presence in America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. The Chairman of WCS/CTI was the President and COO of the global CIG network.


Samuel Huynh, Research Analyst, EUROMONITOR INTERNATIONAL Samuel is a Research Analyst at Euromonitor International, which he joined in October 2009. He manages a dedicated team of analysts based in Vietnam, and specialises in research spanning a number of industries, including beauty and health care, packaged foods and drinks, consumer finance, travel and tourism, and retailing. He is directly responsible for the content and quality of Euromonitor International’s research output on the Vietnam market, and has in depth knowledge on retailing trends across the Vietnam industry and beyond. Samuel holds a degree in Business Management from Singapore Management University, where he attained a double major in marketing and organisational behaviour.

Ross O’Brien, Director, Economist Corporate Network, ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Please see page 7

Mary YY Chan, Director, STYLECENTRAL & Business Partner, PECLERS PARIS: HK/SINGAPORE/THAILAND Mary Yan Yan CHAN is Founder and Director of StyleCENTRAL Ltd., a multi-facet company and a business partner of Peclers Paris: Hong Kong/ Singapore/ Thailand. She is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of New York’s FIT in Fashion Design and Fabric Styling.

Fabia Tetteroo-Bueno, Segment Director Retail & Hospitality, PHILIPS Brazilian. Business management bachelor. Later specialized in marketing. 14 years in Philips, in different businesses. First in TV business and since 2001 in Lighting. Already outside Brazil for 11 years, mixing a South American flavor to functions around the world : Germany, The Netherlands and China. In this period had built up a broad experience in key segments value chain going from commercial functions up to strategic functions in those segments. In May 2009, moved to Shanghai as responsible for the Retail & Hospitality Segment in Asia aiming to build up a local organization and share experiences learned in other regions. Since then have built up a dedicate strategy and team for the segment in the region, considering the local ‘lighting & retail’ requirements.

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