Founder & CEO, Champion Group
Frank founded Champion Group in 2001, transforming it into one of China’s most comprehensive IP, intelligence, and security organisations with 13+ offices and 350+ professionals. An EMBA graduate of Sun Yatsen University, he oversees strategy across technology, investigations, and legal services. He also serves as a member of the Expert Database of Guangdong IP Protection Association and contributes to Guangdong and Guangzhou IP associations. Known for his calm, strategic leadership, Frank plays a pivotal role in shaping China’s modern IP enforcement landscape while mentoring the next generation of industry leaders.
CEO, Chuangyin Network Technology
Sean leads Chuangyin’s digital innovation, drawing on nine years at Alibaba where he shaped online IP enforcement and commodity governance. He oversees AI‑powered monitoring systems that track infringement across 10,000+ websites and 300+ platforms, supported by a team of 100+ engineers and analysts. His leadership bridges technology and enforcement, ensuring digital intelligence strengthens Champion’s online‑to‑offline protection model. Sean is recognised for combining technical depth with a builder’s mindset, fostering scalable solutions and a collaborative culture that helps global brands stay ahead of evolving online threats.
COO, Chuangyin Network Technology
Andy is the operational backbone of Chuangyin, with a decade of experience from Alibaba’s information security and IPR teams. He specialises in data governance and platform security, now leading the execution of monitoring engines, AI models, and O2O enforcement workflows. Known for his calm, detail‑driven approach, Andy ensures digital intelligence, investigative teams, and legal operations function as a unified system. His ability to connect technical insight with real‑world enforcement outcomes supports large‑scale brand protection across China and Southeast Asia, making him a trusted leader in operational excellence.
Head of Technology, Chuangyin Network Technology
Leo leads Chuangyin’s technology team, bringing years of experience building large‑scale data and AI systems for brand protection. He oversees development of monitoring engines, big‑data pipelines, and cross‑border enforcement tools that support hundreds of global brands. Known for his thoughtful, engineering‑driven leadership, Leo ensures technology directly strengthens real‑world enforcement outcomes across China, Southeast Asia and further afield. His ability to translate complex technical challenges into practical solutions makes him a vital bridge between engineers, investigators, and legal teams, keeping Champion’s technology at the forefront of IP protection.
With over 20 years of experience in internet product R&D, he possesses deep, hands-on expertise in echnical architecture, product innovation, and business execution. He previously worked at MOGU, a well-known publicly listed women’s fashion e-commerce company, where he was deeply involved in the transformation of a fashion content platform into a closed-loop e-commerce business.
Head of Global Brand Protection & Security, Client Account Director ChampionIPR
Chris brings 25+ years of global IP security and investigation leadership across law enforcement and multinational corporations. His career spans the Hong Kong Police, UK Police Services, INTERPOL, IFPI, Merck MSD, HP, Johnson & Johnson, and Solventum. He specialises in complex investigations, supply‑chain security, grey‑market disruption, and risk management, supported by a strong international network. Fluent in French and conversational in German and Cantonese, Chris works seamlessly across cultures. His calm, analytical style, extensive management experience and deep industry knowledge make him a trusted adviser to international clients.
Project Manager – Communication Electronics
Fia brings six years of intellectual property enforcement experience supporting leading global communication equipment brands including Huawei, OPPO, VIVO, and Transsion. Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, and English, she manages client communications, designs investigation strategies, monitors project progress, and delivers clear, timely reporting. She works closely with legal teams, Chuangyin analysts, and investigators to ensure seamless execution. Known for her calm, relationship‑focused approach, Fia measures success by project integrity and client confidence, ensuring every engagement moves forward with clarity and purpose.
Project Manager – Electronic Devices and General Products
Susan has over eight years of experience in IP enforcement and project management and currently leads a team of seven specialists. She is highly skilled at translating intelligence analysis into practical, on‑the‑ground enforcement, delivering measurable results for multinational clients across FMCG, food, personal care, home appliances, and electronics sectors. Several of her cases have been recognised as annual Top 10 or Typical Cases. A strong communicator with a structured and analytical mindset, Susan is fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English.
Project Manager – Food, Beverages, Medicine and Healthcare
Jessie holds an MSc in Project and Programme Management from the University of Warwick and a Legal Professional Qualification Certificate. With over ten years at Champion, she oversees comprehensive IP protection programmes, including online infringement monitoring and takedowns, offline investigations and raids, market research, and market clearing initiatives. Her experience also includes case database development, settlement coordination, and legal support. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, Jessie is recognised for her disciplined, efficient, and results‑oriented approach to client service.
Project Manager – Luxury, Cosmetics and FMCG
Linda has 15 years of specialised experience in IP enforcement and integrated project management at Champion IPR. She leads a dedicated seven‑member team and is currently completing a Master’s degree in Intellectual Property Law at SWUPL Chongqing. Holding both Legal Professional Qualification and PMP certifications, she designs and delivers strategic, end‑to‑end brand protection solutions. Linda works closely with rights holders, law enforcement, administrative authorities, in‑house counsel, and online enforcement teams. Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English, she is known for consistent, high‑impact enforcement outcomes for global and premium domestic brands.
Project Supervisor – Consumables
Leah has eight years of experience in IP enforcement and project management, overseeing more than 70 cases and projects annually across mainland China and Southeast Asia. She excels in client communication, investigation planning, and cross‑functional coordination with police, administrative authorities, lawyers, and internal teams. Known for her adaptability, attention to detail, and strategic thinking, Leah is a reliable problem‑solver and relationship builder. Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English, with basic French, she holds a degree in English from Sun Yat‑sen University.
Project Manager – Sportswear, Personal Care and FMCG
Mary is a Client Account Project Manager with nine years of experience in intellectual property enforcement. She leads a nine‑member team and manages full project lifecycles for multinational clients across FMCG, sportswear, garments, personal care, and electric and automation products. Her role covers client relationship management, tailored investigation planning, coordination with provincial and municipal authorities, on‑site investigation oversight, progress reporting, and collaboration with legal and ChampionAI teams. Mary is recognised for her analytical thinking, structured execution, and strong stakeholder relationships. She is fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English.
CEO Champion Business Intelligence Hong Kong
Daniel’s career reflects nearly three decades of public service and corporate security leadership. Aformer Hong Kong Police DetectiveSuperintendent, he specialised in commercial crime, fraudinvestigation, intelligence analysis, and risk management. He holds a B.A. in Accounting & Economicsfrom the University of Kent and completed the International Fraud Risk Management Course in the UK.Daniel now leads Champion Business Intelligence, combining extensive operational managementinvestigation experience with academic insight from his university teaching roles.
Director, Champion Business Intelligence Hong Kong
Stanley is an experienced cross-border legal professional qualified in Hong Kong, England and Wales,and the Greater Bay Area. A former Senior Inspector of the Hong Kong Police Force, he brings stronginvestigative and enforcement insight to hispractice. He specialises in criminal litigation, intellectualproperty protection, immigration law, and China–Hong Kong civil and commercial matters. With priorsenior roles overseeing IP protection for international companies and leading investigations intocounterfeiting and business intelligence in the Chinese mainland, Stanley is known for his practicaljudgment, regulatory insight, and integrated legal-risk approach.
Operations Manager, Champion Business Intelligence
Titus is a former Superintendent of the Hong Kong Police Force with 26 years of frontline operationalexperience, retiredin 2016. He specialises in VIP protection, public order operations, and strategic riskmanagement. During his police career, he servedin the VIP Protection Unit, providing close protectionfor Heads of State, and acted as Personal Assistant to the Commissioner of Police. At ChampionBusiness Intelligence, Titus oversees close protection operations, security risk assessments, andspecialist training, leading teams across Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. He is also anexperienced professional trainer in frontline security, VIP protection, and protective operations.
Managing Partner, Guangdong Champion Law Firm
Joyce is a leading IP litigator with 15+ years of experience across trademarks, patents, copyrights, andunfair competition. She has led more than 3,000 litigation cases, including landmark decisionsrecognised by courts and industry associations. Joyce has extensive experience in e-commerce platformgovernance and administrative enforcement, and designs full-chain enforcement strategies for globalbrands. Known for her sharp instincts and client-focused approach, she also mentors law students atSouth China Normal University. Joyce’s practice strengthens IP protection in China while nurturing thenext generation of legal professionals.
Partner, Guangdong Champion Law Firm
Lisa has 8 years of professional experience representing international and domestic brands in civil, commercial, and IP litigation, with more than 100 cases across China’s major e-commerce platforms.Her work includes nationwide enforcement actions, unfair-competition disputes, and ongoing advisory support for a number of major multi-national companies. Skilled in evidence management and full-chain enforcement strategies, Lisa is valued for her precise, structured approach. She exemplifies anew generation of IP litigators, combining adaptability with deep knowledge of China’s online and offline enforcement environment to deliver effective protection.
