I founded and maintain two LinkedIn groups that bring together professionals from around the world. Each group attracts experts from its respective field, creating vibrant communities where meaningful discussions and valuable professional relationships are formed. These groups were created to connect global talent, encourage knowledge sharing, and support professionals in their industries.
My long-term goal is to continue growing both the size and quality of these communities, expand the depth of the conversations, and eventually create resources that can be shared more broadly with the world.
Fashion Asia – Global Networking Group
Fashion Asia is an exclusive LinkedIn community for professionals across the global fashion industry. Launched in 2009, it was the first LinkedIn group dedicated to fashion professionals working in or connected to the Asia Pacific region. The group has since grown to more than ten thousand members worldwide.
Fashion Asia focuses on bringing together experts in apparel, luxury goods, cosmetics, jewelry, footwear, and other fashion-related sectors. Members share market-entry advice, best practices, strategies, and insights related to doing business across Asian markets.
The group consists of professionals based throughout the Asia Pacific region, with strong representation in Japan, Singapore, China, Korea, and Hong Kong. It also welcomes members from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and other regions who have an interest in Asia or wish to expand into Asian markets.
The objective of Fashion Asia is simple. Facilitate networking, encourage meaningful dialogue, and help members build strong professional relationships within the fashion ecosystem.
Global Trade & Supply Chain Professionals
This LinkedIn group brings together professionals with expertise in global trade, supply chain management, logistics, tax and customs, risk management, trade compliance, sourcing, and related fields. Members include international brokers, freight forwarders, merchants, exporters and importers, supply chain leaders, manufacturers, global trade professionals, and product owners.
The purpose of this group is to create a global community that helps members navigate the increasingly complex landscape of international trade. Our members actively share industry knowledge, connect with peers, and form relationships that support their work across borders and industries.
Our membership spans Asia, the United States, Europe, and many other regions. The strength of the group comes from its experienced members, their willingness to help one another, and the invaluable discussions that take place on the group’s discussion board.
Product owners can post their interest in entering new markets and connect with experts who can support them. Retailers and manufacturers can find guidance on trade automation solutions such as SAP, Oracle, Amber Road, and Thomson Reuters. Merchants and agents can make connections with partners who have access to distribution channels and local market insights.
The opportunities within the group are extensive. If you work in global trade or supply chain roles, we would be happy to welcome you into our growing global community.