Technological innovation under the ‘Dual Circulation’ Strategy

Anita directs Sinovation Ventures’ branding, entrepreneurs community and training programs, public relations, marketing activities, and new business development. With 12 years of large scale Internet media platform experience in the Greater China region, Anita has worked with Tudou, Google and Yahoo! in the Greater China region with responsibilities ranging from marketing management, business development, product management, P&L management, and data analytics. Between 2014 to 2016, she founded Taiwan Startup Stadium that work with tech startups to go global, training over 150 startup companies and built a network of 15 top global accelerators, investors, tech conferences in the ecosystem. Anita holds M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communications, Medill School, Northwestern University.

Huu-Hoi is Vice President and the Head of Manufacturing and Head of Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace and Life Sciences at Capgemini Invent, a global leader in consulting, technology services, and digital transformation.

With extensive expertise and experience in international markets, and based in China since 2007, Huu-Hoi has advised major MNCs in their market entry and digital strategies, as well as in cross-border M&A deals. Prior to joining CapGemini Invent, Huu-Hoi was lead partner for the automotive sector at a Big4 firm and Managing Director at a management and consulting technology company in China.

Mattie Bekink is responsible for the Economist Corporate Network’s China strategy, including programme development and client servicing across China. She also provides support to all Economist Corporate Network programmes worldwide with a China component.

Ms Bekink has extensive experience in the public, private and policy sectors. Prior to joining The Economist Group, she was the Executive Director of the Fulbright Commission in the Netherlands. She also ran an eponymous consulting business, advising senior executives from businesses, universities and non-profit organisations on China policy, strategy, public affairs, and corporate social responsibility. Ms Bekink practiced law at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, has worked with the US-Asia Law Initiative at NYU Law School and the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative China Program, and served in the legal department at General Motors China.

Ms Bekink has a BA in International Relations from Stanford University and a JD from the Georgetown University Law Center.

Alfredo is responsible for overseeing The Economist Corporate Network in Beijing. Based in China since 2013, he has focused on analysing the business implications of policy, economic and political developments for companies investing and operating in China, and in the broader Asian region. This with the aim of distilling complex issues and conveying clear takeaways on how to capture business opportunities and respond to emerging challenges.

Before joining The Economist Corporate Network, Alfredo was Associate Director for KPMG's Global China Practice, where he led and contributed to numerous thought leadership projects, including flagship reports, customised business briefings, and policy proposals for Chinese authorities. He also played a large role in events programming and outreach, including leading the design and coordination of high-profile events aimed at senior executives. Prior to that, Alfredo worked for J Capital Research, Eurasia Group and the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Alfredo has a Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) from Georgetown University, and a BA in Political Science and International Relations from Mexico's Center of Research and Teaching in Economics (aka. CIDE).