About Us
We follow a personalized approach which allows us to collaborate effectively with a range of clients, regardless of project size or complexity.
Our clientele includes established brands, SME’s, startups, and individual entrepreneurs, and inventors embarking on their first journey of discovery into the world of supply and sourcing in China (and Vietnam).
We are committed to supporting and guiding each of our clients as they navigate the unique challenges and opportunities in the Chinese market.
Mission & Vision
Mission:
At My China Link, our mission is to empower businesses and entrepreneurs by facilitating seamless trade and travel solutions between China and South Africa. We connect opportunities for both inbound and outbound markets, sourcing quality products and fostering mutually beneficial relationships that help drive prosperity.
Vision:
Become a leading facilitator of trade between South Africa and China, recognized for our expertise, integrity, service quality and innovative solutions.
We aspire to drive economic prosperity for South Africans by opening doors to the vast opportunities available in the China market.
We aim to create strong partnerships and drive cultural exchange, to showcase the richness and diversity of South Africa to Chinese consumers while building lasting, mutually beneficial China-South Africa relationships. This will enhance the livelihoods of communities in both nations.
Team
My China Link offers robust services to help you source from China and South Africa, or to enter these local markets.
Our team and our extensive China network of partners includes dedicated sourcing, logistics, project management, marketing and branding experts to manage your project, whether small or complex.
This collective experience ensures that we effectively connect South African businesses with the Chinese market and vice versa, delivering authentic and compelling narratives that celebrate the richness of our combined heritage.
Founder Bio
Arriving in China in 2012, Marco is a proud South African with more than 20 years of international experience in business and marketing. He is passionate about fostering connections between South Africa and China to create economic opportunities, and for showcasing the beauty and opportunity that China and his country of birth has to offer.
His journey kicked off as a reporter at Die Burger (The Citizen) in Cape Town, where he honed his storytelling skills before expanding into the world of international business. His news commentary related to China has been published in newspapers and platforms such as Netwerk24.com, Business Day, City News Service, Maroela Media, and Die Burger.
Marco obtained his first MBA in the US and went on to earn a second MBA focused on doing Business in China from Shanghai Jiaotong University, a top public university in China. He has served in various leadership roles during the past decade, across the FMCG, automotive, education, and non-profit sectors. He’s experienced at planning strategies and crafting brand messaging that resonates with diverse consumer audiences.
He has traveled extensively throughout China and South-East Asia and possesses a cultural insight and network that enables him to navigate the complexities of this dynamic market.