Asia

Renee Conklin’s commitment to delivering on her promises has enhanced her reputation and widened her client base. What’s your story? I’m an independent Coach and HR Consultant with more than 15 years’ experience. I coach individuals through successful career transformations, and consult with small-to-medium sized businesses to optimize their HR …

Comfortable outside her comfort zone and refusing to be constrained by limits, Siri Pekasut has grown her small web design agency into multiple businesses What’s your story? After living in Sydney, Australia and working for an IT company for years, I decided to quit my job and come back to …

Shawn Lee’s commitment to good design stems from the belief that there are still too many businesses that under-value it. What’s your story? My story hasn’t changed all that much since the last interview with Callum. I would say there are additions that have happened over the last few years. …

Sharon Tsang is using her experience in the fashion industry to enhance her commitment to improving the lives of women and to sustainability. What’s your story? Born in Hong Kong and raised between Hong Kong and Vancouver, I always had an affinity for fashion. After 16 years and burnt out …

Yungyi Su has turned his diverse approach to the fashion industry into a business. What’s your story? I am a Taiwanese who established a new type of consultancy studio, Ruleless Studio (RLS), for textiles/fashion industry in Tokyo, Japan in 2019. Our vision is to build up the new OxO(Online mix …

Growing up in a family of hairdressers did not limit Vince Ho’s interest in expanding the model. What’s your story? I am from a family of hairdressers. Having literally grown up in a hair salon and seen the inner workings of it, I’ve always dreamed of tweaking the business model …

Airline sales to interior design is not a conventional route, but it is the one Peter Reid took and he loves what he is doing now. What’s your story? Having started my working life in sales for an airline, I was able to see the world on business trips and …

A sensuous experience in a cinema gave Zac Chua the incentive to start his own popcorn business, using the flavours of Asia. What’s your story? I’m Zac, Founder and CEO of popcorn distributor and manufacturer The Kettle Gourmet. Having always wanted to be my own boss, I started the company …

The Covid pandemic reducing opportunities for his floral events has not deterred Michael Pritchard; one of the many ways he has continued his business was with artist designed floral masks. What’s your story? I’m a Floral Events specialist and my story since our first interview 2 years ago, has concentrated …

Kamil Foltan has spent 21 years in F&B and his commitment to providing what the client wants has not abated. What’s your story? Hi, my name is Kamil Foltan and I am an F&B Coach & Mentor, Bar Consultant, Alcoholic & Non – Alcoholic Beverage Consultant as well as bar …