Experienced business development regional director in travel and hospitality industry; Strategic & hands-on team builder
Honolulu, Hawaii
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Director of Business Development - Hawaii Region, for Greater China & South East Asia Markets
June 2008 to May 2015
ITT Sheraton
Business Development Specialist
May 1994 to January 1999
Beijing City, China
OrienTech, LLC
Senior Consultant
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
OrienTech, LLC
Independent Consultant
July 2001 to May 2008
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Hawaiian Airlines
Regional Director Greater China
June 2015 to December 2018
Beijing City, China
Grew Greater China annual revenue for Hawaii region from $70K to $7 million, while leading Starwood Hawaii Region’s emerging market development efforts, and by creating and successfully implementing the new business development (Greater China market) strategic plan. This strategic plan model has been recognized and adapted by Starwood North America in its Greater China efforts. Spearheaded emerging... Grew Greater China annual revenue for Hawaii region from $70K to $7 million, while leading Starwood Hawaii Region’s emerging market development efforts, and by creating and successfully implementing the new business development (Greater China market) strategic plan. This strategic plan model has been recognized and adapted by Starwood North America in its Greater China efforts. Spearheaded emerging Asia’s MCI market strategy, and increased MCI revenue from emerging Asia market from less than $100K to multi-million dollars. Was selected as North America Best Sales Person for 3 consecutive years, 2010 - 2012.
What company does Liwei Kimura work for?
Liwei Kimura works for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
What is Liwei Kimura's role at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.?
Liwei Kimura is Director of Business Development - Hawaii Region, for Greater China & South East Asia Markets
What industry does Liwei Kimura work in?
Liwei Kimura works in the International Trade and Development industry.
📖 Summary
Director of Business Development - Hawaii Region, for Greater China & South East Asia Markets @ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Grew Greater China annual revenue for Hawaii region from $70K to $7 million, while leading Starwood Hawaii Region’s emerging market development efforts, and by creating and successfully implementing the new business development (Greater China market) strategic plan. This strategic plan model has been recognized and adapted by Starwood North America in its Greater China efforts. Spearheaded emerging Asia’s MCI market strategy, and increased MCI revenue from emerging Asia market from less than $100K to multi-million dollars. Was selected as North America Best Sales Person for 3 consecutive years, 2010 - 2012. From June 2008 to May 2015 (7 years) Business Development Specialist @ ITT Sheraton Core member of the team that developed business case and acquisition strategy leading to over 100% growth of Sheraton brand on China-based properties within 5 years and brought in the first and only equity investment of ITT Sheraton (later as Starwood) in China (St. Regis Beijing). Being in the only Chinese team member on hotel development and brand acquisition team, led project leads due diligence, managed the coordination among related teams such as technical service, design team, legal team and hotel management team, managed the liaison with potential and existing owners of hotel projects. From May 1994 to January 1999 (4 years 9 months) Beijing City, ChinaSenior Consultant @ OrienTech, LLC Management consultant on new business development strategy in travel and hospitality industry. Key services include turn-key service for small-mid size business' Emerging Asia Strategy (market feasibility study, business planning and budgeting, strategy implementation, market representation, ROI evaluation, etc), cross-cultural bi-lingual (English & Mandarin) sales and digital marketing plan and management, etc. Honolulu, Hawaii, USAIndependent Consultant @ OrienTech, LLC Recognized independent consultant on China business development in business strategy, strategic alliance and business development. Successfully led the development of Starwood Hawaii’s China Strategic Plan, which was implemented in Hawaii and in North America division. Successfully created and managed the Sister Festival relationship between Hawaii International Film Festival and Shanghai International Film Festival (the largest international film festival in Asia) for 6 years, which resulted in 100% growth of Chinese film portfolio in HIFF, and multi-million-dollar benefit to Hawaii economy through co-production agreement, government & film industry cultural exchange programs, and creative media education exchange programs; Other clients included Hawaii High Tech Development Corp, State of Hawaii’s Department of Business Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT), etc. From July 2001 to May 2008 (6 years 11 months) Honolulu, Hawaii, USARegional Director Greater China @ Hawaiian Airlines Increased Hawaiian Airlines China core market share by 120% over 3 years as the leader of China commercial team, by effectively leading the team through strategic distribution restructuring and pricing strategy realignment. Served as Hawaiian Airline’s Chief Business and Legal Representative in China, managing government relations and regulatory compliance in China. From June 2015 to December 2018 (3 years 7 months) Beijing City, China
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