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Christian Göttker

Christian moved to China in 2013. He was hired by a German packaging company to establish and manage their subsidiary in Ningbo, Zhejiang. Fluent in Dutch and Mandarin, he was recruited by a Dutch-German education company in 2017 as Vice President to oversee the APAC (Asia-Pacific) business with a strong emphasis on marketing, business development, and personnel development. Through continuous dedication to his studies, Christian obtained a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) and earned certificates in Group Coaching and Psychology from the University of Oxford. In 2020, he relocated to Shanghai. As the Managing Partner of East & West Consulting, he guides international companies on all matters related to conducting business in China. In September 2022, he accepted an offer to lecture in Business Management at The Sino-British College, USST.

Gabrielle Roberts

Gabrielle is one of the very few women working in virtual production and is using her advanced technical and creative skillset to revolutionize the film industry. She has worked with Oscar-winning filmmakers, pioneered the virtual human industry at the LA startup Brud, was the main virtual production operator and technical artist for one of Netflix's most expensive productions to date, and recently worked as a Virtual Production Lead at The Third Floor. Gabrielle received the Diana Award for founding the international nonprofit Code Your Chances, the most prestigious award a person under 25 can receive for humanitarian work. Gabrielle is a Schwarzman Scholar and is currently collaborating with companies across China to build up their virtual production capabilities.

Jordan Loo

A Canadian-born Chinese yoga teacher who is passionate about guiding others on their wellness journey: with more than a decade of experience, Jordan currently holds the position of Senior Teacher and Brand Culture Trainer at Prakāśa Yoga in Shanghai. Alongside this, Jordan specializes in teaching family and kids yoga, ensuring the practice is accessible and enjoyable for people of all ages. It’s worth mentioning that Jordan has collaborated with Lululemon as a Brand Ambassador to promote well-being as more than just an idea but as a way of life. Together, both have dedicated themselves to inspiring others to make wellbeing an integral part of their daily lives for the past 6 years. Jordan's primary focus is to help individuals cultivate a profound connection with themselves through the harmonious integration of movement, meditation, and breathwork. Recognizing the transformative power of yoga, Jordan endeavors to create a safe and nurturing environment where students can explore their mind, body, and spirit.