As one of the founders of an international product marketing and licensing business, Tony Chak has a reputation for identifying, cultivating and securing lucrative business and product development opportunities across Asia and Europe. As Senior Manager for a Hong-Kong based gift and toy manufacturer established in the early 1990s, Tony co-led the creation, launch, marketing and licensing of a major brand. Offering a full-range of products, Tony directed all facets of business development including product development, marketing, contract negotiations, intellectual property, licensing, export trading, franchising and retail/wholesale channels. Against this backdrop, he propelled this startup brand to distribution across 18 countries, 300 retail customers in Hong Kong and 13 corporate/franchised theme shops and department stores. Today, as Managing Director for Kyosay Global’s Shunde office, Tony is a critical link between global businesses and sourcing opportunities in low-cost markets. Able to identify qualified suppliers offering significant cost efficiencies while maintaining product quality, Tony ensures Kyosay’s clients a track record with premium vendors in China, Thailand, Korea and other Asian countries.