2025 JUDGE PROFILE

Charissa Chau
Head of Marketing, APAC
NET-A-PORTER, MR PORTER
Charissa Chau is a marketing and branding leader with a multicultural edge—educated in the U.S. and Europe and seasoned across Asia’s dynamic markets. Her expertise spans luxury, retail, and e-commerce, where she has driven growth through digital marketing, omnichannel campaigns, and high-impact events—for both global corporate companies and agile startups.
At her current role, Charissa leads the regional marketing strategy for NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER, APAC. She thrives at the intersection of creativity and analytics, leveraging data-driven insights and design thinking to build seamless, compelling brand experiences. Her past experiences include roles at Kering, MR PORTER and Lane Crawford before working as a consultant for e-commerce platform startups.
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