Henek L.

I am currently serving as a Board Member and also Chairman of the Risk Committee + Renumeration Committee. Octopus, as a successful homegrown business, takes pride to operate and develop one of the world's leading electronic payment systems, at the same time bringing the technical expertise abroad. We bring convenience and inclusive electronic payment choices to our customers, applying them to the various facets of life. Today, Octopus not only powers many of Hong Kong's payment systems, but also provides building access services and supports a number of school-related functions. Leveraging our achievements in Hong Kong, OCL strives to export our solutions in system implementation and operations support to other countries. Our technology and experience have already been successfully exported to the Netherlands, Dubai and New Zealand.

GOAT Group is the world’s largest marketplace for authentic sneakers. Its brands offer the greatest selection of sneakers available through company-operated retail stores, e-commerce sites and mobile apps under the GOAT and Flight Club brands. Through its innovative technology and service, GOAT Group has changed the landscape of sneaker commerce and has quickly become the world’s most trusted source to discover, buy and sell authentic sneakers. The company is backed by strategic investor Foot Locker, Inc. as well as some of the leading names in venture capital including Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, Ashton Kutcher, Index Ventures, Matrix Partners, NEA, SV Angel, Upfront Ventures, Webb Investment Network and Y Combinator.

HYPE is a team of passionate Venture Builders that help Startups demystify, unlock, and succeed in Asia. By leveraging our local market expertise, operation networks, and proven experience we partner with Founders and Investors to scale their business into pan-Asia markets. We expand the addressable market potential for our partners and work hand-in-hand as stakeholders to build long term winning businesses.

Growth Advisor for Carousell Hong Kong to build out their landing team's operations in Hong Kong; managed offline marketing, digital marketing, PR, sales and overall operations. Carousell Hong Kong experienced 3X hyper growth in 2017 and is the fastest growing market. Carousell is one of the world’s largest and fastest growing mobile classifieds marketplace, with over 80+ million listings and a presence in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Australia. Carousell is backed by leading international venture capitalists Sequoia Capital, Rakuten Ventures, 500 Startups, Golden Gate Ventures, and Quest VC.

Our mission is to revolutionize the way people learn, buy and sell watches.

HYPE is partnering with the fastest growing Hong Kong based education startup Snapask to launch in S. Korea. Snapask is bringing tutors into the digital age. When students are stuck on a question, they simply snap a picture of it, and are connected with a qualified tutor who can help them work through it.

Homage is a complete in-home caregiving solution that combines the best trained care professionals with smart technology to manage and provide on-demand home caregiving to seniors, allowing them to age at home with grace, control and dignity. We're backed by investors including Golden Gate Ventures, HealthXCapital, 500 Startups and Seed Plus.

+ Part of the landing team in Q1 2016 to help hire and grow our presence in APAC ex. China + Launched 5 new WeWork locations in Seoul, Hong Kong and Sydney in H2 2016 + Lead Sales, Community and Operation teams in the region + Worked in matrix with Real Estate, Construction, Marketing, PR and Legal teams + Lead team to close the HSBC deal in Hong Kong

[02/2014 - 01/2016] General Manager - China, Hong Kong and Taiwan: Took lead to run operations in China for their landing to formulate our entry strategy to Greater China markets. Managed a matrix organization in Partnerships, Policy, Brand & Social Marketing, Field marketing, Community, Supply Management, PR and GR efforts. In early 2015, I was also part of the team to work on our investment strategy in Asia. We went through a detailed due diligence process of identifying financial and operational partners that lead up to our latest round of funding in 2015. [06/2013 - 02/2014] Senior Manager - Greater China Region: Switched roles from Sales to general business management. Main purpose was to start explore markets that was not our focus at the time and which had large growth potential. Identified Greater China to target and scale growth. Did in-depth micro and macro research in market for Airbnb's business, proposed strategy to Airbnb executive staff on a market entry plan for China. [10/2012 - 06/2013] Sales Director - Northeast Asia Region First employee to be hired out in Asia region in Hong Kong. In charge of selling the platform and growing Airbnb's inventory in North Asia. Recruited and managed a team of 10 sales agents. Relocated to Singapore after 4 months, helped build the office from grass roots.