THE TEAM
The value we offer:
- A fully-functional television studio with virtual set, and production capabilities ranging from graphic design to signature tunes
- A unique pool of experienced network television presenters and on-air talent
- A substantial network of online, mobile and out-of-home syndication channels, and
- In-depth skills and experience in strategic communications, social media and calls-to-action.
Chief Executive Officer
Mark is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster best known for reporting live from the floor of the Singapore Exchange on CNBC Asia, working alongside well-known personalities such as Martin Soong and Christine Tan. He has a reputation for fast, accurate and energetic stock reports.
Mark has lived in Singapore since 1997. His international credentials include an accomplished career as drivetime presenter on Australian Broadcasting Corp Radio and Singapore's 938LIVE, and Sydney Bureau Chief for CNBC.
He evangelises frequently about web television and is a sought-after conference moderator.
Presenter
Glenn has done nearly every job in print, radio and television in the US, Japan, Switzerland, Hong Kong and Singapore. He helped develop Asia's first pan-regional talk show produced for modern women, as Executive Producer of The May Lee Show on STAR World.
Prior to that he was News Editor at CNBC, where he oversaw the daily editorial content, direction and news coverage at the network's Asia headquarters and for bureaux around the Asia Pacific region. He was also a producer, anchor and reporter at CNN International, Wharf Cable Television in Hong Kong, and NHK in Tokyo.
Presenter
Tina is one of Australia's most recognisable TV personalities. News presenter, journalist, professional compere and motivational speaker with 22 years in the media industry, Tina is a popular and polished presenter who started her career in the media as a radio news journalist and, shortly after, moved into television - becoming the youngest TV newsreader in Australia. Tina made her screen debut at age 19!
Tina can now be seen on the Seven Network in Western Australia as a fill-in anchor for the high ratings public affairs program Today Tonight. Tina fronted Channel 9's nightly news bulletin for 8 years.
She was also a presenter on SkyNews Australia.
Tina has won numerous awards in the past two decades. The most prestigious being the presenter and associate producer for the National Walkley Award winning documentary "They Said Don't Worry - The Deborah Maybury Story."
Presenter
Yuka is better known by her maiden name Yuka Komaki. She has a high profile with Japanese audiences for conducting interviews on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards each year for the past nine years.
But she has a formidable career in television news under her belt, including six years as bilingual English/Japanese presenter of CNN Headline news on TV Asahi.
Her radio credentials include FM Yokohama LA Express, FM Japan J-Wave Music Delivery and FM Tokyo English for Millions.
Presenter
Sydney Representative
Most people who watch television news or read newspapers throughout Asia and the UK will probably have come across at least read one of Roger's stories.
This prolific journalist has produced hundreds of stories for CNBC, The Times of London, Singapore's Straits Times and many others.
He has also authored books, such as "Where's Peter?", his gripping account of the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio in Australia's outback in 2001.
Presenter
Shane is a seasoned television and radio presenter, reporter, producer and director with more than 20 years in the business.
In addition, he has trained politicians, business leaders and industry in all aspects of television and radio performance.
He specializes in international news, having worked the past nine years as Senior TV anchor for Deutsche Welle TV news in Berlin.
Before that he was principal news anchor for ABC-TV in Adelaide.
Shane also created Australia's first-ever lifestyle series about the Australian wine industry: The Wine Show aired on Network Ten Australia and Foxtel in 1997.
Presenter
Director, Hong Bao Media (Holdings) Pte Ltd
Chairman, Hong Bao Media (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Tom had a distinguished 12-year career with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. At age 28, he was the youngest ever ABC Senior Executive to be appointed to the position of Manager Regional Stations in Western Australia. He has also managed Perth's news, information and entertainment station, 720 6WF.
Tom has won several State and International broadcasting awards and in 1988 was the recipient of a Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship for Young Australians. In 1999, Tom was awarded a prestigious Vincent Fairfax Fellowship.
Academic qualifications include an Honours Degree in Agricultural Science from Adelaide University, a Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics from the University of New England and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Australia.
Presenter
Singapore's Chinese-speaking television audience knows Carol well from her 14 years as newscaster and interviewer at MediaCorp's Channel 8.
Fluent in English and Mandarin, she has interviewed hundreds of people, including former Chinese Ambassador to Singapore Zhang Jiuhuan, the former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore Ow Chin Hock, the former President of Singapore Ong Teng Cheong, Chinese famous celebrity Gong Li, as well as local and international political figures and professionals.
While continuing her work in television she also teaches Mandarin and media and public communication skills for CEOs of companies which are listing on a stock market.
Presenter
A Hong Kong native, Irene has lived in Singapore many years. She writes for numerous publications, including SPH magazines and newspapers.
She is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, and she holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, a Specialist Diploma in Translation from Nanjing University, China, and a Diploma in Translation from the Chartered Institute of Linguists (IoL), United Kingdom.
Presenter
Katie has been a writer, producer and senior producer for more than 20 years in television and radio news.
She has extensive experience in international and US domestic news coverage, with a strong reputation in New York and Washington in the political arena.
She has also traveled throughout the Asia Pacific to direct coverage of breaking news in the region.
Associate Editor
Jin San writes and sub-edits news and reports for Hong Bao Media's own web television channel, Investor Central.
He has more than 3 years experience in writing and sub-editing for online and print publications. His work has appeared in The Business Times, The Edge and Asia Inc.
Before his career in writing and editing, Jin San was an English teacher in China for two years.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from RMIT, taken at Singapore Institute of Management.
Presenter
General Manager, Hong Bao Media (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Shareena is a popular radio and television presenter in Malaysia. She hosted breakfast radio show in 2003, and became a host on The Breakfast Show on NTV-7 some years later.
Having received a scholarship to complete her MBA in Boston, she initiated the school's first Marketing Association in collaboration with the American Marketing Association.
She worked at State Street in Boston before returning to Malaysia to join CIMB in the Private Banking marketing division, where she wrote the submissions that won the bank its first award from Asiamoney and Finance Asia for Best Private Bank in Malaysia.
Producer/Presenter
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Senior Phonecaster
Editor, Special Projects
Serene's hallmarks of diligence and perseverance shine through in her thorough reports, with sharp reporting and strong attention to detail.
A graduate from Ngee Ann Polytechnic in Singapore with a Diploma in Mass Communication, she has been with Hong Bao Media since January 2004. Prior to that, Serene flew with Singapore Airlines as cabin crew and spent two years at 938LIVE's business desk.
Serene is fluent in English and Mandarin and is conversant in Spanish.
Director of Operations
Chris has many years of experience, ranging from news and documentaries, to reality TV shows.
He has been the Expedition Filmmaker for the China Exploration & Research Society (CERS) since 2007, and has produced programs for the Discovery channel, The Amazing Race Asia and Womad Singapore.
He was a part-time lecturer at The Puttnam School of Film.
He has also sat and passed with full merits the Professional Qualifying Examination for the British Institute of Professional Photography.
Chief Image Stylist
Moira is an image stylist with more than 20 years experience, and has particular expertise in makeup for High Definition Television.
She has worked as a makeup artist and wardrobe stylist for major networks in news, as well as film, commercial and corporate productions.
Chief Graphic Designer
Nancy was formerly a senior designer and regional art director with over a decade of print, publication, multimedia and broadcast graphic work experiences. She has a Fine Arts degree, majoring in Advertising Arts.
Among the companies which have benefitted from her expertise and creativity are P&G, CNBC, GSK, Chevron, Burson Marsteller and HP.
Composer
Sean Nerney is a musician, songwriter, producer, engineer, and recording artist based in New York City.
Born and raised in Singapore, Sean later moved to the US, where he received a BFA in Music with a concentration in Audio Technology from The City College of New York.
An active musician from a young age, Sean has experience with full-scale album productions, video game soundtracks, corporate branding and broadcast sound. Previous corporate clients include the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and the Singapore American School.