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Kenny Ho

Kenny Ho

Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Seasoned professional in Networking Marketing and Chain Store business with proven leadership skills and track record of driving organizational growth. Experienced in strategic planning, business development, operational management, and team leadership. Notable success in capitalizing on new business opportunities, increasing profitability, and managing business relationships. Instrumental in achieving corporate goals through hands-on involvement in all aspects of business operations.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Consultant

ODO International
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
01.2024 - Current
  • Conducted research and analysis of client business operations, goals, and objectives to develop effective solutions.
  • Developed project plans for implementation of corporate strategies and initiatives.
  • Provided guidance on organizational structure design, change management, and process improvement.
  • Facilitated workshops to gather requirements from multiple departments within the organization.
  • Revamping project for an existing MLM company.
  • Founded in 2020, stopped operating in early 2024. Restarted June 2024: Strategy reengineering, profit plan, product strategies, new market expansion.

Corporate Consultant

Vii Nutrition
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
10.2022 - 05.2024

Consulting fields, including the following:

Acquisition of an existing organization, and completed restructuring, repositioning, rebranding, and relaunching.

Regional Business Development: Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan.

Singapore

Marketing:

Market segmentation and positioning.

Strategies and marketing programs.

Training:

Products training program.

Distributor training program.

Business previews.

Recruitment activities.

Overseas expansion

Executive Director

Astar World: Online and Offline Network Marketing
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
07.2019 - 08.2022

•From scratch to hatch: Mainly the plan and products range (including the application of direct selling license- AJL)

•Established the IT (online shopping sites, payment gateway) and logistics system; Human Resources system.

Financial budgeting, cash flow planning.

Short-term and long-term Business Development strategies.

Pre-launch activities and campaigns.

Ongoing business development activities, including marketing and sales.

Overseas market development: Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Japan, etc.

Online business preview and training programs.

Member and shopper development plan: through both online and offline.

Regional General Manager

Gano Excel
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
06.2016 - 06.2019
  • Developed regional marketing strategies to increase sales and brand awareness.
  • Recruited, trained, and managed staff across all regional locations.
  • Implemented standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across all stores.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
  • Synergized the key resources and strengths within the group.
  • Formulated a new business model, concept, and direction.
  • Formulated the periodic P&L and plan for the board.
  • Fully responsible for the overall turnover and distributor base.
  • Planned and secured new business opportunities and ventures.
  • Product planning and developing: in-house and external.
  • Official Representation: Serve as the primary executive officer responsible for representing the organization before various stakeholders and other entities, including members, the public, government, sponsors, and vendors.

Regional General Manager

Cosway
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
04.2015 - 06.2016

•> 800 retail stores in Malaysia and hundreds abroad; Market thousands of FMCG products.

Operated in Network Marketing system simultaneously, with hundreds of thousands of members/distributors.

•Overall Cosway group annual turnover US$749 million (Year 2015: https://www.directsellingnews.com/global-100-lists/ )

Markets including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Brunei, UK, USA, and Russia. (Also in-charged for the The Country Heads Coaching Program: Japan, Korea, Colombia, Mexico)

  • Developed regional marketing strategies to increase sales and brand awareness.
  • Directed the operational activities of multiple retail stores in the region.
  • Conducted regular meetings with store managers to review performance metrics and discuss action plans for improvement.
  • Recruited, trained, and managed staff across all regional locations.
  • Implemented standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across all stores.
  • Created budgets for each store location and monitored spending against those budgets on a monthly basis.
  • Coordinated promotional events such as product launches and special discounts to drive sales growth in the region.
  • Reviewed financial statements from each store to identify areas of cost savings or revenue enhancement opportunities.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.

Network Marketing Division (Malaysia)

Business Development: Network Marketing.

Synergized the key marketing mix strategically in driving the sales force and member base.

• Planned and executed member development and new member recruitment programs.

Led and coached the key leaders and active Business Owners towards set target.

• Planned, conducted Business Owners' motivating seminars, training programs.

Revised and upgraded the existing profit plan.

Independent Distributor

Taiway Marketing
Subang Jaya, Malaysia
06.2002 - 03.2004
  • Managed a team of independent distributors, providing guidance and support to ensure success.
  • Created relationships with potential customers through cold-calling, networking events, and online outreach initiatives.
  • Cultivated relationships with potential customers and businesses to increase sales.
  • Developed creative strategies for marketing products and services to new customer bases.

Marketing Manager

Taiway Marketing
Subang Jaya, Malaysia
03.2000 - 04.2002
  • Developed and implemented marketing plans for new products.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify potential opportunities for growth.
  • Conducted customer research to gain insights into consumer behavior.
  • Monitored competitors' activities to keep up with industry trends.
  • Maintained relationships with key customers through regular communication.
  • Developed training materials, including manuals, guides and handouts.
  • Provided coaching and mentorship programs for distributors.
  • Provided coaching and mentorship programs for distributors.
  • Identified areas of improvement in existing training methods and procedures.

Human Resources Executive

Parkson Corporation
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
06.1995 - 05.1997
  • Conducted recruitment processes including job postings, interviewing, background checks, and onboarding new hires.
  • Managed employee relations issues such as grievances, performance management, disciplinary action, and terminations.
  • Provided guidance on policies and procedures related to employment laws and regulations.
  • Prepared reports on employee turnover rates, benefit utilization trends, and other HR metrics.
  • Analyzed data to determine potential areas of improvement in the organization's HR practices.
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with business leaders across all departments.

Education

MBA - Managemennt

University of Lincoln
United Kingdom
11-1999

Bachelor of Arts - ICSA- Institute Chartered Secretarial

Systematic
Penang
06-1995

Skills

  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Organizational Development
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Innovation management
  • Leader coaching
  • Training program
  • Regional Expansion

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malay
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Corporate Consultant

ODO International
01.2024 - Current

Corporate Consultant

Vii Nutrition
10.2022 - 05.2024

Executive Director

Astar World: Online and Offline Network Marketing
07.2019 - 08.2022

Regional General Manager

Gano Excel
06.2016 - 06.2019

Regional General Manager

Cosway
04.2015 - 06.2016

Independent Distributor

Taiway Marketing
06.2002 - 03.2004

Marketing Manager

Taiway Marketing
03.2000 - 04.2002

Human Resources Executive

Parkson Corporation
06.1995 - 05.1997

MBA - Managemennt

University of Lincoln

Bachelor of Arts - ICSA- Institute Chartered Secretarial

Systematic
Kenny Ho