Ken Hong is an expert Chinese business leader who has studied, lived and built successful careers in both the US and China. Most recently, Ken spent seven years with Sina Weibo, one of the largest social media platforms in the world. Previously the GM of Commercial Operations and since promoted... Read more
Ken Hong is an expert Chinese business leader who has studied, lived and built successful careers in both the US and China. Most recently, Ken spent seven years with Sina Weibo, one of the largest social media platforms in the world.
Previously the GM of Commercial Operations and since promoted to General Manager of Corporate Strategy. Ken Hong joined Weibo in 2012 as a member of the core team to kickstart the platform’s monetization effort. Here, he oversaw the strategy that grew monthly active users from 80 million to over 400 million. Weibo was generating USD 65 million when Ken arrived and in 2018 generated revenues of more than USD 1.5 billion.
Ken’s deep marketing knowledge also comes from his years of advertising agency experience spanning from analytics, strategy and as the Managing Director for Razorfish and Digitas China. Over the last several years, he has been an advisor to the New Zealand government in order to help many New Zealand business enter and grow in the Chinese market. Simultaneously, he has been an investor and advisor in several startups in different sectors.
Ken Hong has given speeches in some of the top industry conferences and client summits, such as Cannes Lions, the Festival of Media Asia, iMedia Summit and Better by Design CEO Summit.
With a focus on dynamic audience engagement, he shares with audiences how to understand Chinese customers, develop effective go-to-market strategies, fully utilise the locally relevant social media channels to build brand and influence, and find the right partners to successfully expand any cross-border business.
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You can book Ken Hong through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Ken's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Ken Hong's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Ken tailored to your event.
Ken Hong speaks on Asia, Business & Management, Marketing, Social Media, Strategy. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Ken to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Ken Hong for events worldwide, subject to Ken's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Ken Hong is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Ken can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Ken Hong on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Ken can offer.
Ken Hong delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Ken Hong's areas of expertise include Asia, Business & Management, Marketing, Social Media, Strategy. To get a clear sense of Ken's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Ken Hong can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Asia, Business & Management, Marketing, Social Media, Strategy is relevant. Details of Ken's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Ken Hong is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Ken Hong, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Ken's current availability for your dates.