A series of new leadership appointments marks the next step in the ongoing growth and strategic expansion of our Greater China operations.
Mia Yu has been named General Manager of VOK DAMS Shanghai
An esteemed member of the VOK DAMS China team for over a decade, Mia has built a distinguished track record leading major events and brand campaigns for top-tier clients. Since the beginning of her journey within VOK DAMS, she has been recognized as a natural leader—one who unites teams, drives execution, and consistently delivers results.
With deep expertise across the brand experience landscape, Mia steps into her new role at exactly the right moment for the agency, equipped with the insight and capabilities to navigate an ever-evolving event industry.
Benoît C. Thebaut is promoted to Managing Director Greater China
Benoît brings over two decades of experience in experiential marketing to VOK DAMS, having co-founded both Stelliers – Asia’s leading hospitality awards platform – and Riviera Events.
His expertise spans Greater China and across Asia, where he has led high-impact brand experiences for clients in the automotive, luxury, lifestyle, and corporate sectors.
Renowned for his ability to build and lead cross-cultural teams, Benoît consistently delivers results that resonate locally while aligning with global brand ambitions.
Dominik Soemantri, Managing Director Asia-Pacific, will support the international expansion of the VOK DAMS network
Dominik brings over twenty years of hands-on experience working with major global brands across brand management, marketing communications, and event strategy. His ability to see the bigger picture, combined with a truly international perspective, positions him perfectly to support VOK DAMS in expanding its global footprint.
Initially focusing on Southern Europe, Dominik will divide his time between Europe and China to help drive strategic growth and cross-regional collaboration.
These appointments represent a significant milestone for VOK DAMS China, reinforcing our commitment to leadership excellence and long-term regional and international development.