Dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager with a strong track record in strategic partnership development, revenue growth, and market expansion across education, immigration, investment, and international trade. Proven ability to establish 0-to-1 business channels, drive cross-border partnerships, and lead commercial negotiations. Extensive experience working in Australia, China, and Japan, with a deep understanding of education, professional training, and high-value client engagement.
Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, Shanghainese, and English, enabling seamless engagement with global stakeholders. Adept at identifying business opportunities, structuring innovative education solutions, and fostering long-term industry collaborations.
Education Business Development:
Led high-value student placement programs and established strategic partnerships with Education Institutions ie: AEAS, Wesley College, and St. Leonard’s College, successfully enrolling 10+ high-net-worth families into Australia’s top private schools.
Immigration & Industry Partnerships:
Developed professional immigration channels from scratch, collaborating with Montic Migration and F&Y Migration, securing 20+ migration applications within two years.
Market Expansion - Japan:
Spearheaded market entry into Japan, successfully established a subsidiary from 0 to 1 in Osaka and formed solid partnerships with OBIC (Japan Chamber of Commerce), JETRO, and leading industrial institutions, ie: Pressance, Kansai’s largest property developer.
Event & Stakeholder Management:
Organized and hosted corporate events, including Business Anniversaries, stakeholders events across Australia, and a Tasmanian whisky launch in Shanghai and Beijing (2025) with support from Austrade.
Customer Relations and Concierge Services:
Led a dedicated customer relations team to provide comprehensive settlement and lifestyle services for overseas clients, primarily from Southeast Asia. Established long-term client relationship management strategies, ensuring seamless transitions and ongoing engagement with VIP clientele.
Business Negotiation & Translation:
Served as the CEO’s key business negotiation partner, providing bilingual (English & Mandarin) translation in commercial discussions and internal meetings.
Executive Support:
Managed executive schedules, organized high-level meetings, and coordinated business travel logistics for senior management.
Corporate Business Relationship Management, Corporate & HNW Partner Relations:
Maintained and expanded long term dcorporate partnerships, continously developing new relationship in the education and investment sectors.
Corporate & HNW Partner Relations:
Established and maintained relationships with corporate partners and high-net-worth investors, enhancing collaboration opportunities.
Business Event Planning & Hosting:
Organized and led corporate networking events, investor forums, and strategic partnership meetings to strengthen brand positioning.
New Business & Subsidiary Expansion:
Led the company’s new business ventures and successfully established subsidiaries in Sydney and Queensland, while assisting in setting up a Singapore subsidiary.
Business Advisory:
Successfully introduced a Western-owned law firm to the local Asian market, securing 10+ major business partnerships.
Cross-Cultural Consulting:
Provided strategic legal and business advisory to high-net-worth clients, ensuring smooth navigation of investment and migration processes.
Education Market Expansion:
Led student recruitment efforts in China, Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand, increasing enrollments by 30%.
Strategic Partnerships:
Built long-term collaborations with education institutions and corporate partners, strengthening the college’s market presence.