Vivien Yau

Brand & Retail Executive | General Management | P&L Ownership I Omni Marketplace Management I Wholesale I Merchandising I Store Development I Asia

Hong Kong SAR

About

Over 20 years of experience, including 10 years of management roles at global companies, I have developed my skills in retail business development and management, brand equity enhancement, consumer and community engagement. Gained extensive experience across the APAC and Greater China regions. My expertise spans direct-to-consumer, wholesale business, and brand management. I believe in a consumer-centric and brand-led approach to drive business forward. I enjoy collaborating with dynamic teams, business partners, and forward-thinking corporations with a growth mindset culture. Skilled in problem-solving, negotiations, identifying business opportunities, and managing net sales, margins, and expenses to deliver profitable business outcomes and long-term business growth.

Experience

  • Senior Director at Nike
    Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

  • New Balance ()
    • General Manager, Hong Kong & Macau
      Jan 2018 - Oct 2024 · 6 yrs 10 mos

      Responsible for leading with vision and mission, developing and implementing strategies to achieve company brand and business goals. Manage the day-to-day operations of the office, lead a team across various commercial functions to drive excellence in execution through cross-functional alignment and the implementation of integrated distribution, marketing, and merchandising strategies. Full P&L accountability and partner with finance to optimize cash flow, balance sheets, and inventory management. Work with HR to develop talent, nurture NB culture, values, and beliefs in the workplace, and build an organization to support business growth. Partner with IT as stakeholder for digital transformation projects in the market.

    • Regional General Manager, Retail
      Mar 2015 - Feb 2018 · 3 yrs

      Develop and implement DTC strategies for the APAC and Greater China regions. Oversee six retail functions: retail merchandising, store development, visual merchandising, store operations, retail training, and eCommerce. Create playbooks and supervise their execution in various markets to enhance retail brand presentation, consumer engagement, and sales performance. Collaborate closely with distributors and stakeholders in subsidiary markets to provide feedback to the global head office for new store concept development and influence the creation of global retail strategies to support business growth in the region.

  • General Manager, Hong Kong & Macau at Jurlique
    Jul 2013 - Dec 2014 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Manage Hong Kong subsidiary with full P&L responsibility. Oversee the daily operations of all owned retail stores and a 6,000 sqft SPA. Develop and deliver marketing campaigns to drive sales growth.

  • Head Of Retail, China at PUMA Group
    Aug 2010 - Jan 2013 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Manage owned retail store business and retail operations in China with full P&L responsibility. Crafting and delivering elevated consumer retail experiences for all franchised stores.

  • Senior Director, Polo Store Development Asia at Ralph Lauren
    Sep 2009 - Jul 2010 · 11 mos