When Twitter wanted to monetize its ubiquitous 140-character publishing platform in the explosive markets of Greater China, they made Alan Lan their first hire. There, Lan brings his digital marketing and e-commerce insights to bear, working with enterprises throughout the region to build value for Twitter’s advertising partners.
A native of Taipei and a graduate of National Taiwan University, Lan returns to join LIVE, sharing insights on developing markets, building relationships, and what it takes to build a truly international career in business in the Asia-Pacific region.
Alan Lan
Head of Sales – Greater China
Alan is the first hire for Twitter on Greater China business as Head of Online Sales. He is growing the Greater China revenue from scratch into a multi million dollar business for Twitter.
Previously he worked in the gaming industry for over 7 years. He most recently led Asia business development for Konami Digital Entertainment in Tokyo, after he established European operations for Gamania Europe in Amsterdam. He headed Japan and Europe divisions at Gamania Headquarters in Taipei. He also worked for Toyota in the earlier stage of his career. Alan graduated from National Taiwan University in 2000.
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LIVE is Inspiring Global Business at NTU, built on four tenants:
- Leadership
- Innovation
- Vision
- Entrepreneurship
They are the mindset and skills today’s aspiring leaders need to succeed in business. The LIVE series invites speakers offering real-world insights on key challenges and opportunities.
LIVE is a student-led initiative of the Global MBA at National Taiwan University, produced for Taipei’s business community. In the past year, LIVE has featured speakers from HTC, Google, Uber, and W Hotels.
We invite everyone – both students and professionals – to join our conversations.
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