OUR TEAM
AYO Innovation Consulting is dedicated to deploying disruptive technologies, customer-centric solutions, and inspiring campaigns that drive and influence the future world.
We tailor innovation strategies for multinational corporations to co-create trailblazing solutions and build inclusive ecosystems with leading-edge tech firms, industry experts and prestigious organizations. By engaging with internal and external innovators, we translate business objectives into specific metrics for innovation, and provide services to tackle market and operational challenges.
Locally and internationally, AYO illuminates your digital transformation pathway, produces ecosystem impact, and creates new sources of growth with agility.
With AYO’s bespoke corporate innovation services, we are proud to be trusted by our clients from multiple industries: Sanofi, Roche, L’Oréal, Boehringer Ingelheim, Takeda, Santen, Servier, J&J, LVMH, Natixis, Visa, Givaudan, Midea, Microsoft, Nokia, Deutsche Telekom , Volkswagen, Valeo and more.
Jerome Scola
Managing Partner
Jerome Scola is the MP of AYO innovation consulting. Jerome now has 13 years of tech experience in China. Jerome led the international business for GMIC (a top conference and CEO clubs for internet companies in China), launched international startups accelerators for the Beijing co-working space DayDayUp and co-founded the Beijing hub of La French Tech boosting the high-tech links between France and China. Jerome also led the Startups activities for the Finnish NGO Slush in China, empowering thousands of startups at the 15,000 people Slush China conferences. With extensive experience in external innovation, Jerome has helped many big MNCs with their innovation, such as Valeo, Volkswagen, BMW, Nokia, Servier, Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi, Thales, Airbus, Metlife, Allianz, Deutsche Telekom, Nokia and Tencent.Jerome Scola
Managing Partner
Sharon Sheng
Corporate Innovation Lead
With 6+ years’ experience in corporate and startup consultancy, Sharon is also a founding member of LITAO Consultancy Group, facilitating 30+ overseas brands to enter China market with one-stationary business services. Sharon Sheng was also Head of Startup Services at Slush China, focusing on startup, pitch competitions, match making and corporate innovation services. Sharon worked in corporate innovation programs with Valeo, Volkswagen, Sanofi, Nokia, Servier, JLABS, Orange, Deutsche Telekom, POSTI, LVMH and many other SMEs.Sharon Sheng
Corporate Innovation Lead
Manman Lee
Community Engagement Director
Manman is in charge of the innovation community engagement in AYO. Manman held the position of startup operation in Slush China. Manman has helped match 300+ good startups to participate in the innovation events and integrate into the AYO ecosystem. Before that, Manman served in PWC's business development department to organize several startup acceleration programs and roadshow events. Manman was also a part-time reporter of Manager magazine, and has interviewed multiple C-levels in fast growing startups.Manman Lee
Community Engagement Director
Nicolas de Toledo
Partner Europe
Nicolas founded three companies in 10 years in China. He encourages the exchanges to and from China through various projects, such as business learning expeditions on innovative technologies and innovation match-making for company executives, politicians and opinion leaders. Core member of the Global Shaper Community, an initiative of the World Economic Forum, Nicolas launched within this community IMPROVE: an acceleration program for social project in Shanghai.Nicolas de Toledo
Partner Europe
Sia Shen
Innovation Consultant
Master in Finance of University of Strasbourg; Having first-hand execution experience of marketing and digital transformation in leading Pharma and FMCG companies, including L 'Oreal, Sanofi, and other Fortune 500 foreign companies; Rich experience in planning and executing large-scale events, including innovation summits and product launch press conferences.Sia Shen
Innovation Consultant
Shiyi Wang
Innovation Consultant
Master in International Management & Sustainability at SciencesPo Paris; Served in Omnicom Group for data strategy; Rich experience in big data analysis and elaborated strategic recommendations for LVMH, Chanel, Estee Lauder, Volkswagen and many others; Provided customized innovation solutions & accelerated innovation projects to Givaudan, L'Oréal, Sanofi, Takeda and many others.Shiyi Wang
Innovation Consultant
Quentin Lee
Tech Lead
Full-Stack Developer with 15 years experience. Worked as lead developer with a specific experience on building Startups CRM Solutions.Quentin Lee
Tech Lead
Jerry Zhu
Design Thinking Strategist
Serial entrepreneur and experienced Design Thinking, Hackathon and Ideation Workshop facilitator. Over the past decade, Jerry has been helping a variety of organizations and incubators on entrepreneurship and innovation practices.Jerry Zhu
Design Thinking Strategist
Lois Wu
PR Expert
10+ years solid experience both in product marketing & corporate communications, with proven expertise in media strategies, media relations, event management, crisis management and CSR. Serving renowned multinational companies and brands including General Motors, Michelin,HSBC,TNT, Adidas, Neato and Birkenstock, etc.Lois Wu
PR Expert
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