Meet the team
behind Asia Connect.

Current Team

2025/2026 Team

General Manager

Shivani Samodia

Strategy and team coordination.

Corporate Relations

Jan Klassen

Company partnerships, sponsorships, and corporate events.

Corporate Relations

Sophia Weber

Company outreach and partner coordination.

Organization

Brian Berens

Event planning, logistics, and on-site operations.

Public Relations

Zaid Aboobacker

Brand, public communication, and community updates.

General Manager

Jin Ryu

Strategy and team leadership.

Head of University Relations

Henri Rassau

University partnerships and academic contacts.

Head of Corporate Relations

Ruohai Liu (Peter)

Company partnerships, visits, and talks.

Head of Public Relations

Nelli Mallmann

Public communication and community updates.

Head of Event Organization

Philipp Böhnlein

Event planning and logistics.

Join the Initiative

Email us at asia.connect@whu.edu to ask about open roles and upcoming projects.