Chief economist for Asia Pacific at Natixis, based in Hong Kong, and adjunct professor at HKUST. She keynotes on the Chinese economy, global macro trends and Asia-Europe relations.
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Business Keynote Speakers in APAC (2026)
Hong Kong runs on deals, capital flows and the judgement calls made at 8 a.m. breakfast keynotes — so it is no accident that business speakers are the backbone of PodiumHK. This category gathers thirty-two of the most in-demand corporate voices in the Asia-Pacific: founders, investors, economists and operators whose names fill ballrooms from the Asian Financial Forum to Davos side events. Allan Zeman, the 'father of Lan Kwai Fong', and AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes speak the language of founders who scaled from nothing; Ho Kwon Ping (Banyan Tree) and Claire Chiang bring Singapore's brand-building craft; Charles Goddard, formerly Shell's Asia-Pacific strategist, and Shirley Yu, who speaks English and Mandarin, decode China's economic transition for boardroom audiences. Former Amazon executive Porter Erisman tells the inside story of Alibaba's rise, while economist Arthur Kroeber keeps his feet in Asian markets. On the India-Australia axis, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (Biocon), Gurcharan Das, Naomi Simson, Janine Allis (Boost Juice) and Mark Bouris (Wizard Home Loans) give APAC corporate conferences an honest operator's view: unit economics, cash flow, hiring in a downturn. Wolfgang Lehmacher, a supply-chain specialist who presents in German and English, is the speaker procurement teams call when the theme is resilience and logistics. Book these speakers for investor days, leadership offsites, and industry summits where the audience will fact-check every claim — their value is credibility earned in real markets, not motivational gloss.
Hong Kong businessman, founder of the Lan Kwai Fong Group; former Ocean Park chairman; speaks on entrepreneurship.
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Beijing-based China economy analyst (divides time between Beijing and New York); founder of Gavekal Dragonomics; speaks on China's macro economy.
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Business speaker listed on the Speakers Connect Hong Kong roster.
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Editorial Director Asia-Pacific at the Economist Intelligence Unit; speaks on sustainability, environment and the economy.
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Hong Kong-based business speaker listed on the Speakers Connect roster.
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Co-founder of Banyan Group and former Singapore Nominated MP; speaks on business, sustainability and corporate governance (London Speaker Bureau Asia profile).
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Hong Kong-based marketing and advertising veteran. He speaks on Asian consumer trends, brand strategy and the future of marketing.
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Business speaker listed on the Speakers Connect Hong Kong roster.
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Co-founder and creative force behind G.O.D. (Goods of Desire), Hong Kong's iconic lifestyle brand. He speaks on design, branding and creative entrepreneurship rooted in local culture.
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Delhi-based author of "India Unbound"; former CEO of Procter & Gamble India; speaks on business and society.
Founder and chairman of Banyan Group; hospitality and leadership speaker (SICC Leadership Series guest speaker).
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Hong Kong-based economist and market strategist, managing partner of Lotus Asset Management. Known for high-profile market calls, he speaks on China markets and investment strategy.
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Founder and chairman of Crown Worldwide Group, the global relocation and logistics company headquartered in Hong Kong. He speaks on entrepreneurship and building a global business from the city.
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Bain & Company partner based in Hong Kong and co-author of The Founder's Mentality. He speaks on profitable growth and founder-led leadership.
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Sydney-based entrepreneur; founder of Boost Juice; bestselling author; business speaker (London Speaker Bureau Asia profile).
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Manila-based entrepreneur and Apprentice Asia winner; speaks on business and leadership.
Bengaluru-based biotech entrepreneur; founder of Biocon; leadership and innovation speaker.
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Hong Kong-based entrepreneur and business speaker. Her AmCham profile notes her ventures in the city's food and hospitality scene.
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Sydney-based entrepreneur; founder of Wizard Home Loans and executive chairman of Yellow Brick Road; keynote speaker on finance and business.
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Sydney-based entrepreneur; founder of RedBalloon and co-founder of Big Red Group; former Shark Tank Australia investor; keynote speaker.
Hong Kong-based business author and speaker listed on the Speakers Connect roster.
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Hong Kong-based negotiation expert, author and facilitator. His eSpeakers marketplace page publishes indicative fee bands (on-site from USD 3,000, virtual from USD 500) — guidelines, not quotes.
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Hong Kong entrepreneur and sustainability speaker (AAE profile; travels from Hong Kong).
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Shanghai-based former Alibaba vice-president; author of "Alibaba's World"; speaks on China e-commerce and entrepreneurship.
Business speaker listed on the Speakers Connect Hong Kong roster.
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Bilingual moderator and China business speaker listed by China Speakers Agency; base city unconfirmed.
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Former French Foreign Legionnaire who went on to lead Hutchison Whampoa and chair Glencore. The Hong Kong-based business veteran keynotes on leadership forged in extreme environments.
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Serial entrepreneur and investor who has lived in Hong Kong for two decades. The Chartwell-represented speaker keynotes on entrepreneurship and building businesses.
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Kuala Lumpur-based entrepreneur; co-founder and CEO of AirAsia/Capital A; speaks on business leadership (London Speaker Bureau profile).
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Chairman and CEO of PAG and economist, author of the memoir Out of the Gobi. He speaks on China, private equity and leadership through volatility.
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Hong Kong-based supply chain speaker; former Head of Supply Chain & Transport Industries at the World Economic Forum.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book a business speaker in Hong Kong?
Most corporate bookings go through a speaker bureau or directly via the speaker's agent: shortlist two or three names, then submit your event date, venue, audience size and format through PodiumHK's enquiry form. Bureaus handle availability, contracts and logistics. Lead times for top names run 2–4 months before major summits.
What do business speakers charge?
Published bands are guidelines, not quotes. Of the speakers with AAE-published bands (Oct 2026), Wolfgang Lehmacher sits in the $10,000–$20,000 in-person band. For all other business speakers here, pricing is enquiry-based and moves with date, format and travel — expect senior founder and economist names to price above the mid-five-figure band for HK engagements.
Can these speakers present in languages other than English?
Among this category, Shirley Yu presents in English and Mandarin, and Wolfgang Lehmacher presents in German and English. Bookings for bilingual HK corporate audiences commonly mix English keynotes with Mandarin Q&A; confirm language needs in the enquiry so the bureau can advise.
What topics do business speakers cover for APAC events?
Common briefs include China's economy and US-China trade, scaling a company from seed to IPO, supply-chain resilience, leadership through downturns, and investing across Asian markets. Many of these speakers — from Tony Fernandes to Arthur Kroeber — tailor case studies to the audience's industry.
Is a virtual keynote cheaper than an in-person one?
Generally yes, though the gap varies. Published examples from this directory's other categories show virtual fees often land well below in-person bands (e.g. Sam Cawthorn's virtual band is under $10,000 versus $10,000–$20,000 in person — published bands, guidelines, not quotes). For business speakers, ask the bureau for both formats when you enquire.