Venus Lean — Global Business Strategist
A Story Worth Telling

Venus Lean

Global Business Expansion Strategist  ·  Founder of ABIA

A journey of vision, purpose, and enduring impact —
across Asia, Europe & the Middle East

About Me

Some stories leave a mark — this is one of them

With over 25 years of experience in cross-border market strategy, business opportunity integration, and high-level resource orchestration, Venus specialises in cross-industry collaboration, international project planning, brand globalisation, and strategic engagement between governments and institutions.


In recent years she has focused on providing full-spectrum "go-global" consultancy for enterprises — helping cultural, tourism, technology, and manufacturing brands successfully enter Korea, Europe, and the Middle East. Every chapter of this journey has been shaped by a quiet conviction: that meaningful work, done with integrity, becomes its own legend.

25+ Years Experience
3+ Markets Entered
ABIA Founded 2025
3 Languages
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Bridges between cultures are not built with contracts alone —
they are woven from trust, vision, and the quiet courage
to leave something worth remembering.

— Venus Lean

Experience

A path shaped by purpose — and the belief that every great story begins with a single bold step

2025 — Present

Founder & Secretary-General

Asia-Pacific Business Innovation Association (ABIA)

Founded and leads the annual APEC Digital Trade & Business Innovation Forum, connecting Asia-Pacific digital trade, cultural exchange, and innovation collaboration.
@abia.network on Instagram ↗

2024 — Present

Global Expansion Consultant

Independent Advisory

Provides end-to-end overseas market expansion services including market research, brand positioning, cross-border partnerships, and compliance guidance. Successfully assisted cultural, tourism, technology, and manufacturing enterprises in entering Korea, Europe, and the Middle East.

2014 — 2023

Founder

Legend V Global Communications & 虹本朗喬企業策劃

Provided strategic advisory and management services for cultural tourism and wellness industries. From 2019, expanded into metaverse and emerging technology business planning and implementation.

2003 — 2014

Business Planning Director

Strategic Consultancy

Delivered one-stop business planning and market services for overseas companies entering China, and Chinese companies expanding internationally.

Pre-2003

Senior Executive

Hong Kong Exchanges · HKUST · Ming Pao Media

Senior Executive in International Affairs at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), Director of Special Projects at HKUST, and Special Business Development Director at Ming Pao Media Group.

Expertise

Six pillars of cross-border excellence

Cross-border Market Strategy

Navigating international markets with precision and cultural intelligence

Go-global Consultancy

Full-spectrum advisory for enterprises expanding beyond borders

Brand Globalisation

Positioning brands for resonance across diverse cultural landscapes

Cross-industry Collaboration

Building bridges between industries, cultures, and institutions

International Project Planning

Structuring complex multi-market projects from concept to execution

Government & Institution Engagement

Strategic alignment between private enterprise and public institutions

Languages

Fluent across three languages and cultures

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English

Fluent

🇨🇳

Mandarin

Native

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Cantonese

Native

Get in Touch

Every great collaboration begins with a conversation.
Feel free to reach out for partnerships, speaking engagements, or strategic inquiries.

WeChat ID VenusLean

Representing the Asia-Pacific Business Innovation Association (ABIA)

Committed to a Better World

Venus Lean and ABIA are committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with a particular focus on SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).