David Law Man Co brings over two decades of experience in Asia, leveraging business acumen and deep knowledge of China’s industrial and technology sectors. A key member of Boyden’s China/Hong Kong Industrial Practice, he focuses on Diversified Manufacturing, Energy, Automotive, Chemical, and Technology sectors.
Professional Focus
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Nearly 20 years’ experience in executive search and leadership consulting, with an additional 10 years in executive roles in the Greater China region
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Broad expertise in the industrial and technology sectors, covering whole value chain of corporate, commercial, manufacturing, supply chain and engineering operations within automotive, diversified & high-tech manufacturing, semiconductor, aerospace, infrastructure, chemicals, energy, natural resources and logistics services subsectors
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Extensive experience partnering with multinational, mid-cap, and Chinese organizations to build leadership teams across corporate, commercial, manufacturing, and engineering functions
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Extensive background in recruitment and leadership assessment, as well as business development, sales & marketing, PR/media and consumer electronics
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Fluent in French and English and proficient in Mandarin
Business Expertise
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Head of Greater China and Head of Industrial Practice APAC in a leading global boutique executive search and leadership consulting firm.
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Principal in the Global Industrial practice of another top global executive search and organizational consulting firm; earlier roles included Head of Search, Industrial & Technology and Market Leader, Industrial & Technology
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Director in the Greater China office of a leading executive search firm
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Freelance Consultant specializing in sourcing, supply chain and audit
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Head of Sales & Marketing at HighView Electronics, a supplier of consumer and automotive electronics
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General Manager at Adkom Taiwan, publisher of consumer and luxury lifestyle custom magazines
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General Manager at Telcom Network Multimedia, a start-up in telecom services
Practice Membership
Global Industry Practices
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Industrial
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Private Equity & Venture Capital
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Technology
Additional Expertise
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Automotive
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CEO & Board Services
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CFO
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Energy
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Human Resources
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Industrial Manufacturing
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Mining & Primary Materials
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Professional Services
Education & Certifications
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General Management Program at the Harvard Business School, USA
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Master’s degree education in Finance and Accounting at the Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III, France
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Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at the Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III, France
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Business Administration Certificate from Cape Technikon, South Africa
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
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