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Divisions & Key Staffs
 
 
 
Mr. Chris Maeng, Chairman, IPR Group
   
The founder of the IPR Forum, Co., Ltd., and the head consultant of the Korea Consulting Office, Hong Kong Trade Development Council & Invest Hong Kong. Responsible for the overall and day-to-day management of the company. Works with clients to develop long-term strategies, and to ensure events are planned, fully coordinated, and executed on schedule to achieve the client's needs.
Received his BA degree in the English Language and Literature at the Seoul National University. Gained extensive sales promotion and advertising experience with Kyung-In Energy Co., Ltd., a joint venture with Union Oil of California, and the Hyundai Group. Served as Secretary General at the Seoul Foreign Correspondents' Club.
 
 
Mr. Charles Maeng, CEO & President
   
Oversees new product launching, press conference, exhibition consulting, consulting for major Korean associations and organizations in overseas conventions and exhibitions.
Graduated from University of Mary-Hardin Baylor, TX, USA. Received BBA degree in field of Business Management.
Joined IPR Forum in 1997.
 
 
Ms. Katie Park, Team Manager, Convention Marketing Team
   

Responsible for IR and Marketing activities of IPR and HKTDC.
I’ve been worked for InvestHK until Dec. 2007 and currently organizing and managing the investment seminars/promotion activities and international conference/ forum in Korea and oversea for Korean & Oversea Governments.
Also analyze IPR’s database and arrange the courtesy calls to major organizations and associations. Graduated with major in Computer Science in Ablany, NY


Tel. 82-2-551- 7078

 

Ms. Kay Shin, Team Manager, Exhibition Team I
   
The team leader of Americas/EU marketing team of overseas exhibition Dept. Kay has many years of experience in global marketing, management and promotion of international trade exhibitions and conferences.
With extensive skills in international marketing/sales management, she has helped companies local and abroad to create new opportunities and sales channels especially in Americas and EU areas region.

Tel. 82-2-551-7074


Ms. Hellen Lee, Team Manager, Exhibition Team II
   
Responsible for handling and promoting trade shows in Asia. Specialized in shows organized by Singapore Exhibition Services Pte. Ltd. Experienced not only in organizing exhibitions but also in coordinating in-bound and out-bound marketing events.

Tel. 82-2-551-7064


Ms. Rea Bang, Team Manager, Admin. & Human Resources Team
   
I'm charge of accounting, personnel management, and generl affairs in IPR FORUM.
I manage the capital, and support each department in the company.
I generally, support and supervise overall business in management.

Tel. 82-2-551-7061

 
Ms. Claire Hwang, Deputy General Manager, Exhibition Team II
   

Sales & Marketing, and Promotion of international trade exhibitions and conferences related in Shipbuilding/Marine, Food, IT, Retail, and Livestock industry in Asia, Europe and USA .
Graduated in Hotel Management in Switzerland , and worked at Sheraton Atlanta Hotel , USA for 2 years.

Tel. 82-2-551-7096


 
Ms. Sophia Lee, Deputy General Manager, Exhibition Team I
   
Specializes in fashion, environmental, IT and VoIP trade show sectors in the Americas and the EU. Recruits Exhibitors and develops new clients. Hosts seminars for exhibitors on American markets and trade shows.

Tel. 82-2-551-7075


Mr. Steven Lee, Manager, Convention Marketing Team
   
Responsible for supporting convention marketing team
Assist Asia CEO Forum and World Energy Council
Graduated from Yonsei University with major in International Relations and completed the course for convention organizer in International Convention & Congress Organizer`s School.

Tel. 82-2-551-7091



Ms. Chloe Lee, Manager, Convention Marketing Team
   
Responsible for supporting convention marketing team and currently assist the Asia CEO Forum 2007.
Taken event business administration course at Hallym International Graduate School.
Completed the course of International Conference Organizer at Convention Academy.

Tel. 82-2-551-7079


 
Ms. Judy Kim, Manager, Exhibition Team I
   
Responsible for supporting Exhibition Team 1 and assist Korean companies which are especially interested in Americas and EU area. Received M.A. degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management from KyungHee University. Prior to joining IPR, 3 years of work experience in convention sector.

Tel. 82-2-551-7077


Ms. Karen Kim, Manager, China Team
   
Part of China team, in charge of assisting corporate clients who are interested in doing business in China by providing information on Chinese market. Also, responsible for marketing related duties like biz matching, trade mission, and road show. Graduated Fudan University , Shanghai with BA in Chinese literature and studied English in Boston and New York , USA by taking courses.

Tel. 82-2-6000-7091



Ms. Grace OH, Manager, Convention Marketing Team
   
Responsible for supporting convention maketing team. Mainly participating in DB update for seminars and exhibitions.
Currently assist the Seoul Gift Show and Korea Electronics Show for HKTDC

Tel. 82-2-551-7080


Ms. Linda Yang, Manager, Admin. & Human Resources Team
   
She is a new webmaster responsible for website of IPR Forum since July 2007.
She is in charge of web design and web programming of following three websites,"www.ipr.co.kr","www.asiaceoforum.com","www.koreatradefair.com"
and also responsible for planning and publication of IPR's quarterly news bulletin, "IPR Update" which are distributed to companies, associations and regional governments for publicity of IPR and exhibitions it handles.

Tel. 82-2-551-7094
 

Ms. Collin Park, Manager, Exhibition Team II
   
Responsible for supporting Hong Kong Trade Development Council.
Currently assist the WEC(World Energy Council) Forum and the Asia CEO Forum.

Tel. 82-2-551-7093



Ms. Naomi Hwang, Assistant manager, China Team
   

Responsible for supporting China Team. Also, I am in charge of China marketing research, overseas exhibition for China region, trade mission, and seminar. I have graduated in sinology and studied Chinese language in Yunnan .

Tel. 82-2-6000-7094

 

Ms. Lindsay Hong, Assistant manager, Exhibition Team II
   

Responsible for supporting Exhibition Team 2.

Currently assist Europort 09 and international exhibitions in Bologna , Italy.
Having passion and responsibitliy for Korean companies to expand their business in overseas.

Tel. 82-2-551-7066

 

Ms. Jane Kwon, Assistant manager, Convention Marketing Team
   

Responsible for supporting convention marketing team with “Business and Investment Opportunities in Chile” meeting, “Listing in Hong Kong” seminar, and other international conventions.
Completed the meeting planner course at International Convention and Congress Organizer's School.

Tel. 82-2-551-7020

 

Ms. Lisa Yang, Assistant manager, Exhibition coordinator, Exhibition Team
   

Responsible for supporting Exhibition team 1.

Mainly participating in DB update forseminar and exhibitions.
I have graduated in German literature and studied Hospitality & Tourism Management as a second major.

Tel. 82-2-551-7022



Ms. Aileen Choi, Responsible for supporting Exhibition Team II
   

Responsible for supporting Exhibition Team 2. Mainly handling and promoting international trade fairs especially in Asia and the EU area. Currently assist EcoEx2010 and international trade fairs in Nurnberg, Germany.


Tel. 82-2-551-7071

 

Ms. Jenna Song, Admin. & Human Resources Team
   

Responsible for supporting accounting, personnel, and benefits
managements.
Also help to manage staff's welfare, tax accounting and collaboration of capital and labors.

Tel. 82-2-551-7062

 

Ms. Sarah Song, Responsible for supporting Exhibition Team II
   

Responsible for supporting Exhibition Team 2.

Responsible for supporting exhibition team 2. I majored Vietnamese at the Ho Chi Minh university of pedagogy and studied Japanese in Tokyo. Currently assist international exhibitions 2010 for HKTDC.

Tel: 82-2-551-7065


 

Mr. Jerry Kim, Responsible for supporting Exhibition Team I
   

Responsible for supporting Exhibition Team I

I have graduated in Hotel & Tourism Management.


Tel: 82-2-551-7076


 

Ms. Anna Lee, Convention Marketing Team
   

Responsible for supporting convention marketing team.

I majored in German at Seoul women's university and second major is Internatioal studies. currently assist to recruit TM for outreach seminar in Jeju 2010 for HKTDC.

Tel: 82-2-551-7097


 

Ms. Avery Yoo, Responsible for supporting Exhibition Team I
   

Responsible for supporting Exhibition Team 1.

I have 3 years of experience in advertising and event promotion. I try to help maximize exhibitors’ on-site sales, acquire leads for future business, and to create and maintain a customer database.

Tel: 82-2-551-7063


 

Ms. Ella Lee. Exhibition Coordinator, China Team
   

Responsible for supporting China team.

I majored in Chinese at Dongduk Women's University. I studied Chinese at Beijign Renmin University. I have 2 years of experience at overseas search engine marketing promotion company. I will be a client-oriented dedicated ipr person who thinks that our client is my priority.

Tel: 82-2-6000-7092

 

Mr. Jay Lee. Convention Marketing Team
   

Responsible for supporting convention marketing team.

I majored in Chinese at the Shang hai Jiao tong University. I have 1 years work special steel at marketing research in Shang hai and 2 years experience at trade company in Shang hai.

Tel: 82-2-551-7093

 

Ms. Rachel Ann, Responsible for supporting Exhibition Team II
   

Responsible for supporting exhibition team 2.

I studied English Language and Literature at the Dankook University . I have 4 months experience at MOFAT and also have 11 months experience at KOTRA, Overseas Exhibition Team as an Internship.

Tel: 82-2-551-7021

 

Ms. Bonnie Choi, Exhibition Coordinator, China Team
   

Responsible for supporting China team.

I have graduated in chinese at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, also studied chinese in Beijing University. Currently assist international exhibition in China region.

Tel: 82-2-6000-7095

 

Ms. Emily Bang, Responsible for supporting Exhibition Team II
   

Responsible for supporting exhibition team 2.

I majored in Chinese & literature at Soongsil University. I studied Chinese at Shan-Dong Normal University. I have experiences at Kotra HongKong KBC in 2010 and overseas marketing & consulting company in 2011

Tel: 82-2-551-7073