Christoph Rowen
About Christoph Rowen
Christoph Rowen is a Senior Business Development Manager at The Economist, with a background in international sales and event management. He has held various leadership roles across notable companies, including Tatler Asia and Financial Times, and has extensive experience in exceeding sales targets.
Current Role at The Economist
Christoph Rowen serves as a Senior Business Development Manager at The Economist, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on driving business growth and managing sponsorship sales activities for events. His efforts have generated over US$1 million in revenue annually. Rowen's work contributes to the overall strategy and profitability of The Economist in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Previous Experience at Tatler Asia
Before joining The Economist, Christoph Rowen worked at Tatler Asia as the Regional Sales Director for Generation T from 2019 to 2020. This role involved overseeing sales strategies and initiatives for the Generation T brand in Hong Kong. His tenure at Tatler Asia lasted one year, during which he contributed to the brand's outreach and sales objectives.
Background in Business Development
Rowen has a robust background in business development, having held various positions across multiple organizations. He worked as the Business Development Director for Asia at Incisive Media from 2010 to 2014 and as a Business Development Manager at the Financial Times from 2008 to 2010. His experience spans over a decade in sales and business development roles, primarily in the Asia Pacific region.
Sales and Management Experience
Christoph Rowen has extensive experience in international sales and event management. He held the position of Head of Asia Pacific at Rising Media, Inc. from 2014 to 2018, where he was responsible for leading sales initiatives across the region. Additionally, he served as an Associate Director at Euromoney Conferences from 2006 to 2008, where he managed sponsorship sales activities for various events.
Educational Background
Rowen studied at the University of Arizona, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. His studies included Commercial French and Business Administration, which he pursued from 1986 to 1991. This educational background has contributed to his cross-cultural leadership skills and ability to enhance team performance in diverse environments.