Laurence Lou

Regional Strategy and Growth Manager @ JEB Group

About

Laurence is the Regional Strategy and Growth Manager at JEB Group, where he leads multi-million initiatives across the built environment in the APAC region. With over 8 years of business development experience, Laurence has worked with property developers, financial firms and multinational corporations to transform office spaces into high-performing, sustainable environments. Laurence holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (Accounting and Finance) from The University of Hong Kong, and studied at the University of Amsterdam Business School. He is also a Certified ESG Analyst.

Country

Hong Kong SAR

City

Hong Kong

Industry

Management Consulting

Skill

Strategic Business Development, Key Account Development, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Panel Discussions, Sales Target Management, Key Accounts, Customer Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Account Management, Solution sales, Business Development, Direct Sales, B2C, Client Education, Public Affairs, Internal & External Communications, Sales, Business-to-Business (B2B), Management

Experience

Regional Strategy and Growth Manager

JEB Group

2025-2 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Hong Kong SAR

• Drive growth of business • Develop and execute business strategies including Sustainability-as-a-Service • Pilot innovative sustainability related fit-out solutions (Cat A+), asset tracking services • Build and own major commercial partnerships

Business Development Manager

International SOS

2023-12 - 2025-1 · 1 yr 2 mos

Hong Kong SAR

• Closed multiple local and regional consultancy projects to drive revenue growth. • Led successful cross-border deals, contributing to increased group revenue. • Developed and implemented effective business development strategies in Hong Kong.

Strategic Account Manager

Sustainable Office Solutions (SOS)

2022-9 - 2023-12 · 1 yr 4 mos

Hong Kong SAR

Sustainable Office Solutions is a JEB Group’s Company. • Exceeded the assigned revenue target by closing large number of local and regional projects • Developed strategic long-term partnerships with major property developers and MNCs • Executed business development strategies in Hong Kong • Expanded significantly the NGO and school network as downstream partners • Panel Speak at ReThink HK 2023

Assistant to CEO

Optimix (Hong Kong) Limited

2018-12 - 2022-9 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Hong Kong SAR

• Handled business and political tasks directly assigned by the CEO • Dealt with public affairs with selected industry and political associations • Handled corporate communications with external stakeholders and commercial partners • Performed research on sociopolitical and business-related issues • Acted as company representative in the China Real Estate Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and International Chapter (CRECCHKI) and Urban Land Institute (ULI)

Sales Engineer

Optimix (Hong Kong) Limited

2018-12 - 2022-9 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Hong Kong SAR

• Managed strategic accounts of local developers, architects and selected major main-contractors • Expanded company client base mainly with own network and existing database • Worked with General Manager and COO to develop new product strategies

Wealth Management Manager

AIA

2016-7 - 2018-11 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Hong Kong SAR

• Acquired new customers and offered professional financial advice to clients • Provided training to new team members • Organized internship programs and strategic events to absorb fresh agents • Attended overseas business conferences • Attended local events as a business contest qualifier