China's Women to Watch

R3's Sabrina Lee is Jean-Yves Naouri's 'Secret Weapon' in Beijing

R3's Sabrina Lee is Jean-Yves Naouri's 'Secret Weapon' in Beijing

The R3 General Manager has "helped me better understand the Chinese market," says the Publicis Groupe Global COO.

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With Vivian Chen, H&M Is Adapting Western Fast-Fashion for China

With Vivian Chen, H&M Is Adapting Western Fast-Fashion for China

Vivian Chen is helping H&M build a foundation in China's second- and third-tier markets, where disposable income, and fashion sense, are still in the early stages.

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McDonald's Christine Xu Is Helping Turning China Into a Nation of Big Mac Eaters

McDonald's Christine Xu Is Helping Turning China Into a Nation of Big Mac Eaters

Christine Xu, VP-marketing for McDonald's in China, brings a native's perspective to creating emotional links with consumers during a period of aggressive growth.

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Filmworks China's Sirena Liu Gives Chinese Brands Screen Time in U.S.

Filmworks China's Sirena Liu Gives Chinese Brands Screen Time in U.S.

Sirena Liu helps ambitious Chinese brands place their products in Hollywood movies and American TV shows.

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China Bridge's Cathy Huang Helps Marketers Retool Products for the Mainland

China Bridge's Cathy Huang Helps Marketers Retool Products for the Mainland

Cathy Huang helps Western companies retool their products for the Chinese market, or dream up new ones.

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IBM's Gill Zhou Is a Model for Working Women in China

IBM's Gill Zhou Is a Model for Working Women in China

During her 11 years at IBM, Gill Zhou has become a role model for Chinese women in business.

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Coke's Marina Palma Feels Right at Home in Fast-Paced China

Coke's Marina Palma Feels Right at Home in Fast-Paced China

Since arriving in Shanghai a year ago, Coca-Cola's Marina Palma has been struck by the speed at which things happen in China.

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Ruder Finn's Elan Shou Has a Lot to Teach Luxury Brands About China

Ruder Finn's Elan Shou Has a Lot to Teach Luxury Brands About China

Demand has increased faster than knowledge about luxury brands in China, creating vast opportunities for PR professionals such as Elan Shou, managing director, China and senior VP at Ruder Finn.

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With Rebecca Ip, Tiffany Is Changing How Chinese Pop the Question

With Rebecca Ip, Tiffany Is Changing How Chinese Pop the Question

Strolling through a Tiffany store in Shanghai or Beijing crystalizes just how quickly some Western trends have taken hold in China.

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Dorcas Lau Looks to Triple Unilever China's E-Commerce Sales

Dorcas Lau Looks to Triple Unilever China's E-Commerce Sales

Through her new role as VP-digital marketing and e-commerce at Unilever China, Dorcas Lau is working to "drive the synergy of digital marketing and e-commerce."

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Kraft's Haiyan Wang Knows Chinese Customers Are Hungry for Innovation

Kraft's Haiyan Wang Knows Chinese Customers Are Hungry for Innovation

Kraft's Haiyan Wang has a problem many marketers would envy. China offers so many growth opportunities that her toughest challenge is picking the right ones.

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Sophia Ong Is Building Tencent's Platforms Into Homes for Brands

Sophia Ong Is Building Tencent's Platforms Into Homes for Brands

Sophia Ong helps brands navigate the complex ecosystem at internet giant Tencent.

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Volkswagen's Melissa Bell Believes an Ad Campaign Should Be Like Dating

Volkswagen's Melissa Bell Believes an Ad Campaign Should Be Like Dating

A marketing campaign should unfold like a series of dates, said Melissa Bell, marketing director for Volkswagen Group Import in China. "You don't give away everything in the first moment. We want to build a long-term relationship."

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At OMP, May Tse Wing Yee Is Winning Western Brands Using Local Strengths

At OMP, May Tse Wing Yee Is Winning Western Brands Using Local Strengths

OMP's May Tse Wing Yee is adept at winning business from Western agencies because she spent much of her career at them.

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