Sam Lakha, Manager, Volans Outreach.
Shokay seeks a CEO
Shokay (www.shokay.com), the world’s first lifestyle brand focused on the yak, features adult wear and adult accessories. Shokay prides itself not only in its classic and modern designs, but also its social impact. Shokay sources yak down, comparable in warmth and softness to cashmere, is hand combed by Tibetan herders. Part of our product line is hand knit by women in rural areas of China. We enable marginalized populations in rural China to earn a sustainable living. Shokay currently has 2 retail stores and distributes products to boutiques globally in over 10 countries, including Europe, Japan, Australia, and US.
Background
Shokay, founded in 2006, is a fast growing company that is known as one of the leading examples of social enterprise in the Greater China region. In three years time, the original co-founders, Marie So and Carol Chyau, have built the business from a mere idea to a 20 person company. The operations team is based in Shanghai. We also have staff in Xining, Qinghai, and a small hand knitting production base in Chongming. Shokay has won numerous recognitions, from business plan competitions to social enterprise fellowships.
Shokay is at that exciting and challenging juncture between start-up and growth, and we are looking for a CEO to join the team and lead the business to the next stage based on the foundations we have built.
Requirements
- Entrepreneurial, innovative, passionate
- 7-10 years experience in lifestyle brand, fashion or textiles industry
- Experience in start up ; growth phase companies
- Experience in brand management
- Committed to innovative social change
Location: Shanghai, Hong Kong
Compensation: Will further be discussed, with significant component being equity
Contact: If you are interested in this position, please feel free to contact Marie (marie@shokay.com) and Carol (carol@shokay.com)
The address for this blog entry is: http://www.volans.com/2009/12/shokay-seeks-a-ceo/.
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