TEAM
Leadership Team
Yoshitaka Shinohara
- Cool Japan DX Summit Organizer
- Established Vpon Japan in 2014 as Representative Director
- Former Business Development Head at multiple technology companies
- Graduated from Gakushuin University, Japan
Nobuyuki Kinouchi
- Senior Director of Business Development
- Sales Director of Vpon Japan
- Sales Manager of InMobi Japan
- Graduated from Tokai University, Japan
Livia Liu
- Nearly 20 years in the big data industry, specializing in business models such as DaaS, SaaS, and Solutions in both B2B and B2C markets
- Sales Director at Dun & Bradstreet, Taiwan
- Taiwan Sales Director and Regional Operations Director at Vpon
- Graduated from National Taiwan University
Yoshitaka Shinohara
- Cool Japan DX Summit Organizer
- Established Vpon Japan in 2014 as Representative Director
- Former Business Development Head at multiple technology companies
- Graduated from Gakushuin University, Japan
Shino joined Vpon JAPAN when the branch office was established in Tokyo in 2014. In the past few years, Vpon JAPAN has been working on the Vpon Migratory Birds Traveler Database (Trata DMP), which is well-known among many Japanese cross-border passenger solutions. Brands and even government units establish long-term and stable cooperative relationships, such as the Japan National Tourism Administration and the Osaka Tourism and Tourism Bureau.
Nobuyuki Kinouchi
- Senior Director of Business Development
- Sales Director of Vpon Japan
- Sales Manager of InMobi Japan
- Graduated from Tokai University, Japan
Nobu has a long carrier in the Internet advertising industry with Yahoo JAPAN and InMobi JAPAN.
After a long career in the Internet advertising industry
He joined Vpon JAPAN at its launch in 2014. As Sales Director, he promoted the development and sales of solutions for foreign visitors to Japan. He then led the business development business in Japan and was involved in the launch of an advertising network for the domestic market and the development of partners. Currently leads business development and product marketing of new data solutions.
Livia Liu
- Nearly 20 years in the big data industry, specializing in business models such as DaaS, SaaS, and Solutions in both B2B and B2C markets
- Sales Director at Dun & Bradstreet, Taiwan
- Taiwan Sales Director and Regional Operations Director at Vpon
- Graduated from National Taiwan University
Livia has accumulated extensive experience in big data applications across various industries, from B2B to B2C. She is well-versed in sales strategies for DaaS, SaaS, and one-stop solutions, as well as cross-regional team management.
In leading teams through the digital transformation of companies and enterprise clients, Livia disassembles operational and business processes and leverages data and digital technologies to optimize and innovate workflows. This has enabled her to help organizations and clients achieve their transformation milestones and improve operational efficiency.
Yoshitaka Shinohara
Shino joined Vpon JAPAN when the branch office was established in Tokyo in 2014. In the past few years, Vpon JAPAN has been working on the Vpon Migratory Birds Traveler Database (Trata DMP), which is well-known among many Japanese cross-border passenger solutions. Brands and even government units establish long-term and stable cooperative relationships, such as the Japan National Tourism Administration and the Osaka Tourism and Tourism Bureau.
Nobuyuki Kinouchi
Nobu has a long carrier in the Internet advertising industry with Yahoo JAPAN and InMobi JAPAN.
After a long career in the Internet advertising industry
He joined Vpon JAPAN at its launch in 2014. As Sales Director, he promoted the development and sales of solutions for foreign visitors to Japan. He then led the business development business in Japan and was involved in the launch of an advertising network for the domestic market and the development of partners. Currently leads business development and product marketing of new data solutions.
Livia Liu
Livia has accumulated extensive experience in big data applications across various industries, from B2B to B2C. She is well-versed in sales strategies for DaaS, SaaS, and one-stop solutions, as well as cross-regional team management.
In leading teams through the digital transformation of companies and enterprise clients, Livia disassembles operational and business processes and leverages data and digital technologies to optimize and innovate workflows. This has enabled her to help organizations and clients achieve their transformation milestones and improve operational efficiency.
Kenneth Leung
- Over 18 years of regional experiences in business growth hacking
- Led Vpon to successfully expand from Hong Kong to South East Asia
- Committee of IABHK since 2022
- Graduated from University of Wales, United Kingdom
Queenie Chung
- Over 15 years of expertise in digital marketing strategy, digital transformation, media, data analytics, and sales management spanning from 4A to data companies
- Established Vpon HK Data Business Team in 2018 and led Hong Kong Sales Teams (KA, SV, and Data Channel Team) since 2022
- Committee of IABHK since 2024
- Graduated from Hong Kong City University
Hood Chang, Ph.D.
- Published over 20 papers in top international conferences and journals
- Over 10 years of experience in executing National Science Council and industry-academia collaboration projects
- Postdoctoral researcher at National Taiwan University
- Ph.D. in Computer Science from National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Kenneth Leung
- Over 18 years of regional experiences in business growth hacking
- Led Vpon to successfully expand from Hong Kong to South East Asia
- Committee of IABHK since 2022
- Graduated from University of Wales, United Kingdom
As the Vice President of Sales and Operations at Vpon, Kenneth Leung leverages over 18 years of experience in business growth hacking to drive data innovation across the Hong Kong and Southeast Asia markets, maintaining Vpon’s pioneering position in the AdTech and big data industry. Before joining Vpon, Kenneth played a crucial role at iClick Interactive Asia Group in driving new business growth through data-driven strategies. He is actively involved with IAB HK as a committee member for Ad Tech & Programmatic and believes that AI and MarTech have the power to drive data transformation and globalization.
Queenie Chung
- Over 15 years of expertise in digital marketing strategy, digital transformation, media, data analytics, and sales management spanning from 4A to data companies
- Established Vpon HK Data Business Team in 2018 and led Hong Kong Sales Teams (KA, SV, and Data Channel Team) since 2022
- Committee of IABHK since 2024
- Graduated from Hong Kong City University
As a female entrepreneur and digital marketing leader, Queenie possesses extensive client experience with global brands including Luxury, Banking & Finance, FMCG, Telecom, Skincare, and more, across Hong Kong and APAC. She introduced the first Data Licensing project in 2019, created the first pDOOH case in 2021 and built the first POI dashboard in 2023 in Hong Kong. Before joining Vpon, Queenie served as the digital director at Starcom, responsible for the signature clients P&G and Cartier in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Hood Chang, Ph.D.
- Published over 20 papers in top international conferences and journals
- Over 10 years of experience in executing National Science Council and industry-academia collaboration projects
- Postdoctoral researcher at National Taiwan University
- Ph.D. in Computer Science from National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Dr. Chang is the Chief Data Officer at Vpon. He leads the data science team in creating data value and developing various AI technologies, assisting in strategic collaborations with organizations such as the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau. The data products developed by his team received the National Brand Yushan Award in the Best Product category in both 2021 and 2022. The team has also helped the company obtain various certifications, including Google Technology Partner, Google Marketing Platform, and ISO 27001/27701. He was a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering at National Taiwan University, responsible for National Science Council projects and industry-academia collaboration projects. He is a lecturer in the field of Data Science and AI. He has over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, data science, and AI, and received the Best Paper Award from the IEEE Transactions on Education.
Kenneth Leung
As the Vice President of Sales and Operations at Vpon, Kenneth Leung leverages over 18 years of experience in business growth hacking to drive data innovation across the Hong Kong and Southeast Asia markets, maintaining Vpon’s pioneering position in the AdTech and big data industry. Before joining Vpon, Kenneth played a crucial role at iClick Interactive Asia Group in driving new business growth through data-driven strategies. He is actively involved with IAB HK as a committee member for Ad Tech & Programmatic and believes that AI and MarTech have the power to drive data transformation and globalization.
Queenie Chung
As a female entrepreneur and digital marketing leader, Queenie possesses extensive client experience with global brands including Luxury, Banking & Finance, FMCG, Telecom, Skincare, and more, across Hong Kong and APAC. She introduced the first Data Licensing project in 2019, created the first pDOOH case in 2021 and built the first POI dashboard in 2023 in Hong Kong. Before joining Vpon, Queenie served as the digital director at Starcom, responsible for the signature clients P&G and Cartier in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Hood Chang, Ph.D.
Dr. Chang is the Chief Data Officer at Vpon. He leads the data science team in creating data value and developing various AI technologies, assisting in strategic collaborations with organizations such as the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau. The data products developed by his team received the National Brand Yushan Award in the Best Product category in both 2021 and 2022. The team has also helped the company obtain various certifications, including Google Technology Partner, Google Marketing Platform, and ISO 27001/27701. He was a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering at National Taiwan University, responsible for National Science Council projects and industry-academia collaboration projects. He is a lecturer in the field of Data Science and AI. He has over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, data science, and AI, and received the Best Paper Award from the IEEE Transactions on Education.
Cheng Lio
- Over 20 years of experience in Internet products and services
- Over 10 years developing AdTech products
- Awarded US patent for methods of detecting malicious botnets
- Graduated from University of Brighton, UK
Nancy Huang
- Chief Financial Officer, Eastern Marketing Integration Corporation
- Director of Finance & Executive Director, Groupon
- Associate Director of Finance at EY
- Graduated from Ming Chuan University, Taiwan
Claire Lin
- Director of Global HR at Cheetah Mobile
- Director of Global HR at TAL
- SVP of Human Resources at 17 Live
- Graduated from Soochow University, Taiwan
Claire Lin is a seasoned HR leader with extensive experience across industries from Web 1.0 to Web 3.0. She has worked at renowned companies such as HP, Microsoft, Schneider Electric, Cheetah Mobile , 17 Live, a, building her career across Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, and the U.S. Claire specializes in global HR frameworks, organizational transformation, and leadership development, successfully leading teams in Asia, North America, and Europe. She is highly adaptable to the evolving digital landscape, excelling in both large multinational corporations and startups, driving business growth and innovation.
Cheng Lio
- Over 20 years of experience in Internet products and services
- Over 10 years developing AdTech products
- Awarded US patent for methods of detecting malicious botnets
- Graduated from University of Brighton, UK
Cheng is currently the Vice President of R&D at Vpon, primarily leading the development and operation of the digital advertising platform. The product won National Yushan Award in 2022 and has obtained multiple industry certifications. He has many years of experience in network system architecture, data engineering, and marketing technology.
Nancy Huang
- Chief Financial Officer, Eastern Marketing Integration Corporation
- Director of Finance & Executive Director, Groupon
- Associate Director of Finance at EY
- Graduated from Ming Chuan University, Taiwan
Nancy Huang currently serves as the Chief Auditor at Vpon. Prior to this role, she was Vpon’s Chief Financial Officer, and had experiences as the Chief Financial Officer at Eastern Broadcasting Integrated Marketing Co., Ltd., and the Finance Director and Executive Director at Groupon.
Claire Lin
- Director of Global HR at Cheetah Mobile
- Director of Global HR at TAL
- SVP of Human Resources at 17 Live
- Graduated from Soochow University, Taiwan
Cheng Lio
Cheng is currently the Vice President of R&D at Vpon, primarily leading the development and operation of the digital advertising platform. The product won National Yushan Award in 2022 and has obtained multiple industry certifications. He has many years of experience in network system architecture, data engineering, and marketing technology.
Nancy Huang
Nancy Huang currently serves as the Chief Auditor at Vpon. Prior to this role, she was Vpon’s Chief Financial Officer, and had experiences as the Chief Financial Officer at Eastern Broadcasting Integrated Marketing Co., Ltd., and the Finance Director and Executive Director at Groupon.
Claire Lin
Claire Lin is a seasoned HR leader with extensive experience across industries from Web 1.0 to Web 3.0. She has worked at renowned companies such as HP, Microsoft, Schneider Electric, Cheetah Mobile , 17 Live, a, building her career across Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, and the U.S. Claire specializes in global HR frameworks, organizational transformation, and leadership development, successfully leading teams in Asia, North America, and Europe. She is highly adaptable to the evolving digital landscape, excelling in both large multinational corporations and startups, driving business growth and innovation.
Vicky Wu
- Chairman of New Economy Association
- Board member of Easy Card
- Taiwan “Outstanding Business Leader” at National YuShan Award, 2020-2022
- Graduated from Durham University, United Kingdom
Vicky Wu
- Chairman of New Economy Association.
- Board member of Easy Card.
- Taiwan “Outstanding Business Leader” at National YuShan Award, 2020-2022.
- Graduated from Durham University, United Kingdom
Victor founded Vpon Big Data Group in 2008. In his early career, he worked in IBM as a system engineer and he had also won the Blueprint Business Competition in England in 2007. He succeeded at raising US$10 million in Series A and B funding in 2011 and 2014 respectively. Vpon was voted as one of Forbes China’s Top 100 Privately Held Small Businesses in 2015.
He has been awarded the Gold Prize for “Best Mobile Marketing Company Leader” in the Agency & Advertiser of the Year Awards for three consecutive years from 2015-2017. Additionally, from 2020 to 2022, he has been consecutively honored with the National Brand Yushan Award for Outstanding Enterprise and “Outstanding Enterprise Leader”.
Vicky Wu
Victor founded Vpon Big Data Group in 2008. In his early career, he worked in IBM as a system engineer and he had also won the Blueprint Business Competition in England in 2007. He succeeded at raising US$10 million in Series A and B funding in 2011 and 2014 respectively. Vpon was voted as one of Forbes China’s Top 100 Privately Held Small Businesses in 2015.
He has been awarded the Gold Prize for “Best Mobile Marketing Company Leader” in the Agency & Advertiser of the Year Awards for three consecutive years from 2015-2017. Additionally, from 2020 to 2022, he has been consecutively honored with the National Brand Yushan Award for Outstanding Enterprise and “Outstanding Enterprise Leader”.
