THE TEAM
Hong Bao Media's team of experienced television professionals add professionalism and credibility to your productions.
Chief Executive Officer Presenter Mark is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster best known for reporting live from the floor of the Singapore Exchange on CNBC Asia.
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.
Since leaving CNBC, he has built a blue-chip client list of companies looking to benefit from the television experience of Mark and his team
He evangelises frequently about web television and is a sought-after conference moderator and emcee. Please click here for further details.
Languages: English, German
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.
Languages: English, Italian
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.
Language: English
Presenter
Philippa Lett is a television host, actor and former international fashion model. The former Elite model lived in Paris, New York and London where she walked the runway for many famous designers and brands including Dior, Givenchy, Tommy Hilfiger, Valentino, Lanvin, Chanel and Vivienne Westwood.
Her magazine covers include Cosmo, Elle, Vogue, Cleo and Harpers, among others, and she has been voted in FHM Magazine's Top 5 Sexiest Women.
Her move into TV started with commercials for brands such as Lynx, Motorola, Trident and Diamondmark, and a hugely popular series of commercials for Murphys. She quickly moved to live event hosting with Premier Model Search and The UK Club awards.
By 2000 she was producing a hit dance music show for Channel 4's "Superstar DJs" and "Streamline", and "Streetstyle" for Reel Time.
She presented 57 live episodes of a magazine show for Bravo, where she interviewed guests such as Mike Tyson and Victoria Beckham.
Language: English
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.
Language: English
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.
Languages: English, Mandarin
Presenter
Sports reports, fashion programs, legal TV, game shows - Catherine is a versatile presenter who can react fast, and build a connection to her audience.
She produces and presents sports news for Al Jazeera Sport, interviewing some of the world's top tennis players.
Her track record includes Sky Vegas on BSKYB, The Official Music Download Chart Show on MTV, Celebrity Fear Factor and ESPN Star Sports.
Her Honours Degree in Law from London's City University served her well during recordings of 'The Legal and Business Hour' for Enteraction TV.
Language: English
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.
Language: English
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.
Languages: English, Japanese
Presenter
Miki Noriyuki is a popular bilingual English-Japanese event moderator and a sought-after interpreter for business meetings between high-level executives at the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Singapore.
Born to Japanese and Chinese-Singaporean parents, Miki grew up in Japan and graduated as a Bachelor of Science (specialising in Pathology) from the University of Melbourne, Australia.
Miki returned to Singapore and continues to utilise her experience in teaching Japanese to businesspeople and corporate clients.
She has also lent her voice to announcements on inflight entertainment systems.
Languages: English, Japanese
Presenter
Carol Yip is our specialist presenter for personal finance matters. As Asia's Suzie Orman, her vision is to see people become better managers of their money.
Her forte is intertwining human pyschology into money matters. Carol has been an active personal finance advisor, speaker and columnist for newspapers, magazines and media since 2000 and she has authored two books, Money Rules and Smart Money-User.
She uses her 14 years of real-world experience working as an auditor and management consultant for one of the Big 4 international accounting firms to help individuals surmount the personal challenges related to managing their finances.
She holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration (Majoring in Finance with Distinction) from the University of Hull, United Kingdom, a Bachelor's Degree in Economics (Honours) from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, and she is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) from the Financial Planning Association of Malaysia.
Languages: English, Malay
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.
Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese
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.
Language: English
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 Perths 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.
Language: English
Stock Market Reporter/Editor
Kiran writes and edits news and reports for Hong Bao Media's own web television channel, Investor Central.
He holds an MBA degree with specialisation in finance. He has been associated with financial markets for the last 5 years.
He has worked as a Senior Analyst and Vertical Manager, with rich experience in fundamental and technical analysis.
Prior to joining Investor Central, Kiran worked as a Manager and Trader at Edelweiss Financial Advisors in the Indian currency derivative segment.
Stock Market Reporter/Editor
Ashish holds a MBA in Finance from IIPM, India and attended a Professional Certificate Program in Wealth Management by NUS Extension.
He worked as a Freelance Investment Advisor, Project Consultant, Investment Analyst & Writer for two years in India before joining Investor Central as a Stock Market Reporter/Editor.
His international exposure includes a number of industrial visits to European nations.
Ashish tracks various economies and aspires to master the study of global economy.
Content Manager
Mattina supervises editing and production design, as well as the syndication of content through HBM's numerous channels.
She graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, specialising in digital film making.
She also participated in an exchange programme in Germany at Stuttgart Media University in 2009.
As a film maker, Mattina aspires to create mesmerizing images for her audiences escape in the world of cinema. Her first short film, Devoid (2008) was screened at the 21st Singapore International Film. Her involvement in the art department includes The Crowbar Gold Award winner, Mu Dan (2009) and as a production designer for Grieving Conscience (2010), a finalist for the Panasonic Digital Film Fiesta.
Producer/Presenter
Sarah produces and presents Investor Central PropertyHunt, and distinguished herself in our MTV-style stockmarket game coverage for Malaysia's OSK Securities, building a substantial fan base.
Of Indian and Malay decent, Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the State University of New York at Buffalo, from which she graduated cum laude.
Sarah is an aspiring documentary maker which a special interest in natural history.
Senior Producer
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.
Languages: English, Mandarin
Director of Photography
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.
Director, Second Unit
John Flatt is an experienced journalist, broadcaster and video producer/director with a 16-year track record in Asia.
After a long career in British television as producer and executive producer of news, current affairs and entertainment programmes for Granada Television and Television South, John's current role is to advise Asian companies and organisations on their broadcast strategies to fully exploit all the branding and public relations opportunities available in the region.
He has created broadcast campaigns for government departments in Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines and advised international companies such as Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Intel, Sony, Phillips, JVC, Audi, Volvo, Citibank and many others on the broadcast scene in Asia.
Go to the Gallery and click B-roll for examples of his work.
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.