Barbara Ng

Luxury Retail Executive

25+ years shaping travel retail and franchise operations across Asia-Pacific for the world's most prestigious luxury maisons.

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Strategy P&L Brand positioning Travel retail Franchise Negotiations High-performing teams APAC Strategy P&L Brand positioning Travel retail Franchise Negotiations High-performing teams APAC

Profile

Executive Summary

Luxury retail executive with 25+ years' experience leading travel retail and franchise operations across Asia-Pacific for iconic brands including Salvatore Ferragamo, Bulgari, Hermès, and Benetton. Expert in strategic expansion, P&L management, and brand positioning, with a proven record of driving wholesale revenue growth from US$30M to over US$80M across 19 countries (US$135M at retail value). Adept at high-profile negotiations, building high-performing teams, and delivering innovative marketing strategies that transform market challenges into sustainable, profitable growth.

Expert in high-end luxury retail

Three decades with iconic maisons

FerragamoBulgariHermèsBenettonEsprit

Leadership across travel retail & franchise in Asia-Pacific

By the numbers

USD 0M

Peak Wholesale Revenue (US$)

Points of Sale Across APAC

Countries Operated

Professional Journey

Three decades across five iconic houses — from Esprit to Ferragamo.

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Core Competencies

Strategy, operations, and brand expertise honed across luxury markets.

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Passions & Pursuits

Art, travel, gastronomy, and the intersection of AI and luxury.

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Beyond Luxury

What I'm learning & exploring — AI-powered experiences at the intersection of luxury and technology.

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Jan 2012 — Nov 2024

Ferragamo HK Limited

Regional Executive Director — Travel Retail & Franchisee

Hong Kong

P&L leadership for Travel Retail and Franchising across 19 markets with 70+ POS
Expanded China Travel Retail from 1 to 22 POS, achieving US$63M retail sales by 2021
Scaled wholesale revenue from US$30M to US$80M peak (retail value ~US$135M)
Cross-functional oversight: merchandising, VM, A&P, CRM, store design
Secured prime concessions in leading airports and Hainan Duty Free complexes

Nov 2006 — Jan 2012

Ferragamo HK Limited

Regional Director — Travel Retail

Hong Kong

Built and nurtured a high-performing team to manage complex, multi-country operations
Established Travel Retail as a key revenue pillar within the APAC division

Jan 2004 — Jan 2006

Bulgari Asia Pacific Limited

Managing Director — Travel Retail

Hong Kong

Oversaw Travel Retail across 13 countries; managed 72 POS with US$150M at retail value
Reported directly to Global Managing Director at Italy HQ

Feb 2001 — Jan 2004

Bulgari Asia Pacific Limited

Regional Sales Manager → Regional Sales Director — Travel Retail

Hong Kong

Strengthened operator relationships and brand visibility across key APAC travel hubs

Apr 1998 — Feb 2001

Hermès South East Asia Limited

Area Sales and Marketing Manager — Travel Retail

Hong Kong

Managed 25 POS across DFS and Korea Duty Free; US$130M retail sales
Reported to Regional Director, Asia Pacific

Jun 1996 — Apr 1998

Benetton Far East Limited

Brand Manager

Hong Kong

Managed franchise operations across Asia for Benetton, Sisley and Benetton 012
Oversaw retail operations and visual merchandising in Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia

Sep 1995 — Jun 1996