Summary
Yinfeng Shen is a strategy research consultant and PhD candidate in International Business & Strategy based in Sydney, blending nearly a decade of leadership in not-for-profit governance, higher education research, and brand strategy for luxury and fashion clients. He advises public and private organizations on customer journey design, omni-channel rebranding aimed at Gen Z, and policy-facing research—work that spans roles at Liverpool City Council, the China Studies Centre, and global brands like Off-White and Richemont. A recognized DEI practitioner, he has led global inclusion initiatives at CEMS and coordinated campaigns across Australia, earning the University of Sydney Convocation Medal for sustained inclusive policy impact. As a sessional academic and research assistant, he translates academic rigour into applied projects including the Asian Business in Australia report and skill-gap studies for international students. He also brings an entrepreneurial and creative lens as founder of Yinfeng Photography, reflecting an ability to merge analytical strategy with cultural storytelling. Not obvious from his CV: he consistently operates at the intersection of research, governance and creative branding, making him adept at framing complex social challenges as strategic opportunities.
9 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Sustainable Business Strategy, Sustainable Business Strategy at Harvard Business School Online
Short-term exchange, Finance, High Distinction, Short-term exchange, Finance, High Distinction at 上海交通大学
Master's degree, International Management, 30/30, Master's degree, International Management, 30/30 at Università Bocconi
Not-for-profit Company Directors, Not-for-profit Company Directors at Australian Institute of Company Directors
Master's degree, International Management, Distinction, Master's degree, International Management, Distinction at CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education
The University of Sydney
President of Student Union & PR Department, Physics, 8A among all 9 subjects., President of Student Union & PR Department, Physics, 8A among all 9 subjects. at Shanghai Yan'an High School
Master of International Management (CEMS), Master of International Management (CEMS) at The University of Sydney Business School
Student, Animus, Student, Animus at Harvard Summit for Young Leaders in China
St Paul's College
Chinese, English, Shanghainese, French