Miss Karen Ka-Yan Chau ( 鄒嘉欣 ) is a highly accomplished and experienced leader who has been instrumental in the development and growth management of various successful projects throughout her career. She has gained extensive expertise in the dating app industry and has been working on several projects, including Once, Europe’s leading slow-dating app. Once is revolutionizing online dating with its value proposition: quality over quantity. Its advanced machine-learning algorithm provides users with one meaningful match each day.
Launched in France in 2015, Once is a revolutionary dating app based on an advanced machine-learning algorithm. Unlike other matchmaking products, Once also employs a team of human matchmakers who match users based on various factors, including appearance and hobbies. Once has quickly become one of the most innovative dating apps on the market, and Karen has been playing a pivotal role in its success.
Business Background
Karen’s management career began in 2013 as a Business Development Manager for the Educational Centre English Castle, where she was responsible for presenting new products and services, enhancing relationships with existing clients, and researching and building relationships with new ones.
In 2015, she moved on to become the Deputy Director at Baililai International Group, where she developed and executed the company’s business strategies, prepared and implemented comprehensive business plans, and delegated responsibilities to executives, providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance.
Since 2016, Karen has been the owner and director of Maroni Limited, a company focusing on international online dating services with worldwide coverage. Maroni’s project portfolio includes social network communication platforms that allow their members to chat, send letters, call, share photos, and make presents worldwide with a high level of safety and security. There Karen manages and operates the international business, oversees budgets, maintains statistical and financial records, and plans maintenance work. She evaluates and develops marketing strategy and marketing plan, and oversees the company’s financial performance, investments, and other business ventures.
Academic Background
Karen’s success is not only attributed to her professional career but also to her academic qualifications. She completed her International General Certificate of Secondary Education from Shatin College, holds a GCE-A Level in Mathematics, Economics, and Music from Queen’s College Taunton, UK, and obtained her Management Faculty degree from Hong Kong University in 2016.
Additionally, Karen holds other qualifications, including a Grade 8 Piano with Merit from The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and a Passed Grade 3 Flute.
Karen Ka-Yan Chau’s impressive career and expertise in business development and dating app project management have made her a sought-after manager in the industry. Her successful projects and contributions to Once, along with her work at Xeanco Limited, Hazelpro Limited, Venta Solutions, and Maroni Limited, have solidified her reputation as a talented professional with a keen eye for innovation.