At Fiducia our people are our greatest asset.
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What makes our company so unique is the underlying family culture that is reflected not only in our working style, but also in the day to day interactions between colleagues.
Curious to find out what the Fiducia family is like?
Meet some of our colleagues below.
Meet an intern
Nam Anh Ngyuyen
Time at Fiducia: 6 months
Position: Intern
Department: Business Development
Location: Shanghai
Why did you join Fiducia?
I studied Business Administration and East Asian Studies at the University of Tübingen in Germany and have an immense interest in the Chinese language, region, and culture. I wanted to complement my six months study abroad in China with a practical element, so I subsequently spent half a year interning at Fiducia. That gave me the experience that I was looking for with the Chinese market.
What did you enjoy most about working for Fiducia?
A unique aspect of Fiducia is the prominent family culture that exists within the company, which results in a very comfortable and relaxed environment. Interactions between colleagues are very friendly and there is no sense of a dominating hierarchy. My managers had a lot of trust in me and gave me various responsibilities that I was able to complete independently. Even as an intern, I had the feeling that I was taken seriously and was able to contribute my own ideas and suggestions.
How has Fiducia benefited your career and personal development?
The Business Development Team is responsible for the evolvement and growth of Fiducia’s business in Greater China. On the one hand it is crucial for us to foster relationships with existing clients; on the other hand we try to reach new, potential clients. We regularly attend trade fairs, deliver presentations and speeches at diverse events, write articles for notable magazines, and share our expert knowledge through our own publication, China Focus.
During my internship I supported my colleagues with their daily tasks and long term projects as much as possible. Before trade fairs, I helped build up contact to potential client companies, so that we could be as efficient as possible on the actual few days of the event. I was also actively involved in China Focus and in drafting articles. Furthermore, I carried out a lot of market research for our publications and about potential clients and markets. Through my internship at Fiducia I gained a wide range of knowledge about business in Greater China. More importantly, I was able to implement what I learned at university in a real-world corporate setting, giving me invaluable experience and a great enhancement to my CV.
Meet a former employee
Summer Zhang
Time at Fiducia: 4 years
Position: Consultant
Department: China Consulting Team
Location: Hong Kong
Why did you join Fiducia?
I grew up in Chongqing, Mainland China. After completing my Bachelor’s degree in Communications at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, I immediately did a Master’s degree in Economics at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Moving to Hong Kong was definitely the right decision for me. I really love this city and it was always my goal to begin my professional career here. From 2012 until 2016, I worked in Fiducia’s China Consulting Team and enjoyed my job very much.
What do you enjoy most about working for Fiducia?
As Fiducia works in and with various industries, I got to know a myriad of different markets, which allowed me to further develop my professional qualifications and skill-sets. I learned how to work smarter, more effectively and goal oriented, and I really enjoyed the team friendly atmosphere in our office. I think it is also great that Fiducia is so committed to giving back to the community. Our Fidu-Share activities connected us even more as one big family and that motivateed me personally – for example, I once took part in an Ultra-Marathon in Mongolia for a good cause.
How has Fiducia benefited your career and personal development?
The China Consulting team supports and provides Fiducia’s clients with knowledge about the market in which they want to invest. This service incorporates everything from a market entry or procurement strategy to a market and location analysis. In the case of business plan development, Fiducia also consults clients regarding growth questions, competitor analyses, and sales strategies.
Because each of our projects stemmed from a different industry, I was able to gain multifaceted insights and learn a lot. My work challenged me in new ways every day and offered me many opportunities to learn and to develop myself further, both personally and professionally. The longer I was with the company, the greater my scope of responsibility became, which was great for my career.
Meet a long-standing employee
Apple Chen
Time at Fiducia: 13 years
Position: Senior Shipping Coordinator
Department: Trade & Technology
Location: Shenzhen
Why did you join Fiducia?
Before joining Fiducia, I gained three years of experience as a shipping clerk, working in various companies. In December 2003 I joined the Fiducia Trade Services team in Shanghai as a shipping coordinator. Today my title is Senior Shipping Coordinator and our department’s name has changed to Trade & Technology. I enjoy my job very much and plan to stay with the company for a very long time.
What do you enjoy most about working for Fiducia?
The best part about working at Fiducia is that no matter what I do, I always have a team standing behind me to give me support. During my time in Trade & Technology, I have gained a wide range of experience servicing clients within various industries such as toys, shoes, sport clothing, medical appliances, furniture, and lighting. I have even had the chance to work with new clients, related to both exporting and importing within Greater China and Asia.
How has Fiducia benefited your career and personal development?
Working with so many Fiducia clients, I have definitely furthered my professionalism. In my time with the company, I’ve also taken part in a variety of different trainings to strengthen my personal development. My biggest improvements are in time management, my personal working style, general business etiquette, and negotiation skills. With our team’s growth from Trading Services to Trade Solutions, and now to Trade & Technology, my career path in gaining in size as well.
Meet a long-standing employee
Flora Kwok
Time at Fiducia: 22 years
Position: Treasury Manager
Department: Finance & Accounting
Location: Hong Kong
Why did you join Fiducia?
I was looking for a consulting company, so Fiducia was a perfect fit for me. Over the years, I have had the chance to work with various clients from many industries. Dealing with so many complex needs has definitely broadened my horizon and expanded my professional experience.
What do you enjoy most about working for Fiducia?
From the day I joined until today, Fiducia has always felt very much like a family-run business – we share a large, open office and everyone is approachable, making me feel at home when I am at work. In recent years, Fiducia has become very active in supporting our local community and takes part in volunteering activities such as clean-up initiatives or aiding those in need. Personally, I really enjoy supporting these projects and I think it shows our community that Fiducia is also a caring company.
How has Fiducia benefited your career and personal development?
On a professional level, I am pleased about the new additions to the Finance & Accounting team, which has reached a total of over 30 colleagues. Although it requires strong management skills, it has been an absolute pleasure to lead the team in Hong Kong.