The Best Team of Event Planners in Hong Kong
Our team of event planners in Hong Kong
Meet our talented and diverse team of event managers and “team-building builders” from East to West: China, Italy, Portugal, Vietnam and UK.
Cody Cao 曹雷
Operations Manager
Cody organizes an average of 50 events per year. Since he started working with smallWORLD he has organized and worked on hundreds of events - team building activities, gala dinners, and production for other types of events. Group sizes also vary from 10 to 5,000 people. In 2018 Cody became a partner in smallWORLD, and his focus is on operations management and facilitating events. Cody is originally from Northern China but has been living in Macau since 2007. In 2011, before graduating in International Tourism Management from Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) he joined smallWORLD Experience.
Bruno Simões 潘俊安, CMP
Executive Director, Partner
Bruno has been working in the MICE industry since 1997. Armed with over 11 years of experience, he has held different positions in the events business: as buyer, supplier and organizer. Bruno first arrived in Macau in 1993. His experience includes 15 months as events coordinator at the Macau‘s Handover Ceremony Coordination Office (2,500 delegates & 3,000 media persons) and two years as executive for marketing & PR at the Macau Trade & Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM). Bruno is a CMP (Certified Meeting Professional), he managed the IAPCO’ Seminar on Professional Congress Organization in Switzerland, graduated in Business Administration (1993) and has an MBA in Strategic Marketing (1996).
Chloe Zhu 朱靖仪
Project Manager
Chloe is an enthusiastic and outgoing professional originally from Guangdong Province. Having studied tourism management in university, Chloe has a wealth of knowledge in the tourism industry as evidenced by her prior work for China Travel Services.
She joined the smallWORLD Experience team at 2018 and has since flourished into a key member of the team. As a creative music and art enthusiast, Chloe utilizes her creativity to excel in her work, always striving to make sure everything is organized and on time. Her active involvement enriches everyone around her, offering invaluable direction while inspiring with her spirited nature.
May Guan 关月明
Project Manager
Since 2020 May has embraced digital events and hosted 100+ events. May works with smallWORLD since 2011. She has been working as a wine market consultant for more than 10 years but also as a magazine editor, event manager, PR consultant, land Master of Ceremonies. May has large experience in copywriting, translation, graphic and website design, video editing, networking, social media, and event organizing, especially for clients targeting audiences in Mainland China. Originally from Guangzhou, she graduated in Communication & Public Relations from Auckland University of Technology.
Dorothy Chan 陈惠莲
Project Manager
Travel troubles? Dorothy Chan is your hero! With 13 years at a top travel agency in Japan, she's a pro in the industry. Alongside her vast knowledge, she excelled in customer service at a luxury hotel, ensuring guest satisfaction.
Off the clock, Dorothy indulges in baking, fitness, and socializing. A travel enthusiast, she craves new destinations and cultural experiences. For advice and stellar service, count on Dorothy's expertise and passion!
Louise Liu 刘旭
Project Manager
Louise Liu, hailing from Hunan Province, China, holds a certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and exudes an unwavering passion for project management. Her fervor extends to being an avid researcher of new technologies, constantly seeking out and absorbing cutting-edge technology trends. With her proactive attitude towards life and work, Louise eagerly embraces challenges, infusing the company with a fresh surge of energy derived from her extensive cross-industry experience. In her leisure time, she immerses herself in the world of literature and channels her creativity through traditional Chinese calligraphy, writing her own chapter in the ever-changing times.
Luis Bento
Entertainment & AV Manager
Luís’ nickname is “The Problem Solver”. Soon after arriving in Macau in 2013 Luis and smallWORLD partnered up for AV Production, sharing equipment and know-how. Luis is a professional musician since 1988 and features more than 3,000 shows and productions! He is also a music teacher since 1995 and, since arriving in Macau that Luis is works has an AV Manager and Sound Operator. He came to Macau in 2013 as a band leader for a six months season in Hard Rock Café Macau, but ended up staying until today. Today Luís is keeping is three main activities: AV Management, Performer and Teacher.
Jupiter Ku 古嘉惠
Facilitator
Jupiter, born and raised in Hong Kong, with 23 years of experience working on the travel industry and she loves what she does! Jupiter is passionate about businesses that allow her to interact with people, especially outdoor activities. This gives her the opportunity to meet new people with an open mind like her, energetic, fun and interactive. Working with smallWORLD Experience since 2018, Jupiter came to complement our team with her skills and experience.
Miguel Neves
Marketing Manager
Right after arriving in Macau in October 2015, he started to collaborate with smallWORLD Experience in the Events team. Passionate about music, technology and sports, plus with a Hospitality & Events professional background, it was easy for him to integrate the smallWORLD Drumming Core Team as Doun Doun player. Currently, Miguel is responsible for the Digital Marketing, process automation and CMS.
Susana Muñoz
Project Manager
Susana has more than 18 years of experience working in the public and private sectors in international business development, economic and market analysis, and intercultural training. Living in Hong Kong since 2012, Susana specializes in providing advice for Chinese investors, business and market intelligence, and cross-cultural communication for international business. She is also the President of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong for the period 2020 - 2022 and Advisor for the EMBA program of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Susana speaks English, Mandarin and some Cantonese.
Claudia Teppati
Facilitator
Claudia has been delivering successful Virtual Team Building since March 2020. Claudia has been working with smallWORLD Experience since 2015 Claudia successfully organized 50+ events in different fields such as conventions, exhibitions, gala dinners, fashion shows, incentive travels, and team buildings. Claudia has been living in Macau since 2014. She graduated in Tourism Management at IULM University in Italy and has five years of experience as a PCO (Professional Congress Organizer) working for an Events Management and PR company in Milan. In Asia Claudia worked for a DMC (Destination Management Company) in Hong Kong before moving to Macau.
José Pinto
Facilitator
José has 18 years of hospitality experience working in organization development and specialized in resilience at individual, team and organization level. His focus is to improve customer and employee satisfaction while reducing operating costs and increasing revenue. In 2011, José joined the Macau's integrated resort Sands China to work on Conrad and Hilton's hotel training and simulation pre-openings. In 2014, José led a team of practitioners working on operational excellence, value stream improvements, workplace evolutions (5s method) and Occupational Health and Safety with significant savings and operational improvements.
Nina Pan
Events Assistant
Nina, a lively and outgoing person, has always been passionate for the industry. Since 2018, Nina has been pursuing her studies in Tourism Event Management at the Macau University of Tourism. Her theoretical and practical command of the profession, combined with her passion for the industry, has enabled her to work excellently. Nina has joined smallWORLD team since 2023. She has always put her passion 100% into every project she manages, ensuring that every event is carefully planned and excellently executed.
Moon Gou
Office Admin
Moon has about ten years of experience in the customer service department linked to Integrated Resorts in Macau. She improved her interpersonal and handling skills through communication and problem-solving. She accumulated rich hosting and editing experience, which enabled her to handle information and convey clear messages in various situations. She likes to challenge herself and continue to learn and grow. Her goal is to use her talents in an environment with challenging and development opportunities and contribute to the team and organization’s success.
Jessie Zhang
Facilitator
Highly experienced and accomplished trainer observer with over 15 years of working experience. Possessing expertise in career talks for university graduates and representing companies on TikTok. Skilled in building company culture, conducting team bonding training, and fostering strong employee relationships. Proficient in customizing training programs to meet client needs, with extensive experience delivering keynote speeches.
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