Management

 

Kerry Kennedy

CEO & Executive Producer
ITV-Asia & ITV-Japan

 

Kerry Kennedy has more than 20-years of marketing/media experience in Asia Pacific - including print media, database/direct marketing, internet website development and internet webcasting. He was president of Direct Marketing Services Japan, one of Japan's first direct marketing agencies and conducted direct marketing for many leading companies including American Express, General Motors, Newsweek, Time Magazine and Northwest Airlines.

 

Since doing his first webcasting in 1999 he has been one of Asia's leading pioneers in the development of streaming media/webcasting through his websites, ITV-Asia and ITV-Japan. ITV-Asia is the largest Asia-focused business/video website and contains more than 400 interviews on the subject of doing business in Japan and China. Beginning in 2010 the site will start adding content on Southeast Asia and will provide its video content to websites in China, Hong Kong and Japan.

 

Kerry is from Hawaii and first visited Asia as a high-school student and then studied at the University of Hawaii, Sophia University (Tokyo) and National Taiwan University and the Japan-America Institute of Management Science. He currently resides in Shanghai, China.

 

 

Clare Cheng

Advisor & Representative / China

 

Born and raised in Hsinchu, Taiwan, Clare Cheng has lived and worked in New York City, Taipei & China and is now based in Shanghai, where she contributes more than 18 years of international branding and integrated marketing experience to both local and international clients.
 
Clare has been acclaimed by major media in Taiwan, China & overseas as one of the leading creative brand marketing specialists in Asia.  She is also a frequent speaker at Branding/ PR conference in China.  In 2003, she moved to China and founded the 4 IN GROUP- brand consulting, to respond to the strong desire of creative branding and lifestyle marketing in China.

4 IN Group specializes in creative branding and integrated marketing/PR programs, assisting multinational companies with their entry into Asia as well as assisting local brands with market launches. 4 IN Group has a specific focus in providing strategic brand total solutions to the lifestyle, Food & Beverage, entertainment and Arts industries.
 
Website:  www.4ingroup.com

 

Mark Navin

Advisor & Representative / Japan

After arriving in Japan over nineteen years ago, Mark Navin founded Forefront Technologies which is now in its 15th year and one of the oldest foreign-owned independent technology companies in Japan.

As an owner of a small business and long-time resident of Japan, Mark knows the potential pitfalls of both areas and in recent years he has been asked by a number of individuals and companies to create executive coaching programs.  In particular, Mark's passion is assisting Executives of both large and small companies with their business and personal growth within a framework of excellence.

With a diverse background multi-cultural background, Mark brings an unusual breadth of experience to his various coaching roles which includes technology mentoring. His approach and viewpoint is not in the traditional model. This can often opens up pathways that may not be explored within other frameworks.

Website:  www.4tech.com / prism-japan.com

 

 

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Staff

Jackie Chan

Jackie is a "Hongkie-Aussie", now settled in Shanghai. After graduating in 2004 from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, she completed one year in Shanghai, training in English and I.T. and holds a CELTA. Following a return to Australia, Jackie worked for a highly reknowned hotel and entertainment complex with a focus on customer service, and studied a Graduate Diploma in Graphic Design at RMIT. After 2 years in Australia, Jackie returned to Shanghai, and worked in training consultancy for such brands as Decathlon, and METRO. Since 2008 Jackie made a decision to return to her degree background of I.T., and is now responsible for maintaining and managing iTV-Asia's websites, graphic visuals, and video production department. Her main responsibilities include helping create the company’s online marketing, EDMs, design and web development. Jackie is the Creative/Production Manager for iTV-Asia in Shanghai, and diligently works towards producing more value added and consistent content for the viewers of iTV-Asia.

 

Catme Shi

Catme is Shanghainese, but as a student became highly accomplished in English, Spanish, and Japanese. After graduating from business school in Shanghai, she then worked in the marketing department of an international consultancy firm. This involved much interaction and relationship development with widely renowned high-end hotels. Following this, Catme moved to the HR department of a high-fashion brand management company that worked closely with brand names such as MaxMara, Seven, and Lancel. Her duties largely involved productivity devaluation and salary calculations and advice. Catme joined iTV-Asia in 2009 as Marketing Associate and now works diligently to improve both the company’s online and offline activities, as well as coordinating upcoming filming events both in China and Japan.

 

Benedict Young

As a Canadian born Chinese, Benedict studied Economics at the University of British Columbia. Following graduation, he moved to China to take a law degree at Fudan University in Shanghai. After graduation he was hired by the China Centre for Labour and Environment in 2006, and performed a critical role as Chief Editor for the Environmental Protection Law Department. He soon decided to move in a more financial direction, accepting the position of Liaison Officer for the Asia Pacific region in the multinational conglomerate and financial corporation Triple Five. Having gained valuable experience, in 2008 he then moved to Fusion Systems to work as the company’s Product Manager. His responsibilities included spearheading and managing the company’s marketing, branding, sales, and customer relations. Benedict currently holds the position of Business Development Manager for iTV-Asia in Shanghai, and works hard at gaining new customers and penetrating new markets throughout Asia.

 

Isobel Yeung

Isobel was born and raised in the UK and is of British and Hong Kong Chinese descent. Having graduated from the University of Nottingham with a first class degree, she then moved to Shanghai to gain work experience in media and events. Isobel currently works as a content editor and television host for iTV-Asia. She is responsible for generating creative and felicitous content, both in written and visual forms. Her writing has also been published in highly acclaimed academic journals and magazines, including The China Quarterly, The Australian Economic Review, Shanghai Business Review, and Shanghai Scene. She is also employed as the Key Accounts Manager for Riviera Events in Shanghai, a French company organising high-end events for hospitality and fashion brands. In addition, Isobel is a successful model. Her latest work includes television commercials and print campaigns for Coca-Cola, Esprit, Sony, and Dickies.

 

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Partners

China Net Cloud

Based in Shanghai, ChinaNetCloud is China’s leading cloud computing and Internet management services provider. It covers the whole process of designing, creating, and managing Chinese Internet companies, running the entire infrastructure of web and back-end systems. Additionally, ChinaNetCloud provides a variety of consulting services, including critical advice on documentation, security, and performance.  www.chinanetcloud.com

 

DavYin Internet Solutions

Founded in 2007, DavYin Internet Solutions is a web-agency that combines a comprehensive understanding of programming and online marketing strategies. Having focused on building a reliable reputation as a platform from which online projects can reach their potential, DavYin offers a wide range of online services, namely graphic design, website localisation, web development, optimisation of search engine exposure, and consulting and training.  www.davyin.com

 

Emissary Computer Solutions

Emissary Computer Solutions is a Tokyo-based company that provides the installation of IT networks and the development of customer web-based applications. Boasting an impressive client list of both Japanese and foreign companies spanning twenty different industries, Emissary focuses on supplying effective and appropriate technology solutions and support. www.emissary.co.jp

  

 

Good Production

Founded in 2006, Good Productions is a Shanghai-based video production company that specializes in on-site projects and documentaries. Headed by Yebo Zhao, Good Productions has a staff of 10 bi-lingual Chinese planners, cameramen and editors who are available for projects in the Shanghai area. Good production has worked with iTV-Asia since 2007.  www.goodproduction.cn

 

 

Trotter Productions

Tokyo-based Trotter Productions travels throughout Asia arranging professional support for broadcast television, documentaries, corporate videos, and live events. The independent company focuses not solely on filming but also on providing an entire package of services, from supplying the necessary crew, to post-production interpretation and video conversion. Trotter Productions has worked with iTV-Asia / iTV-Japan since 2006.  www.trotterproductions.org

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All opinions expressed in commentaries and interviews created for iTV-Asia, iTV-Japan and iTVJapan are the sole opinions of the hosts and their guests. We do not assume any responsibility for those opinions or for the correctness of the information that hosts and guests provide.

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Thank you for coming to iTV-Asia, we hope you enjoy our programs and are both entertained and informed by them.

Kerry Kennedy

President & CEO, KI-Asia Ltd.

Executive Producer, iTV-Asia & iTV-Japan

kennedy@ki-asia.com