EXEC: Lululemon Sets New Leaders for China and APAC
Lululemon promoted San Yan Ng to regional president of China and APAC and appointed Jeffrey Hang, formerly at Bulgari, as senior vice president and general manager of APAC
Lululemon has prioritized growth in China and the APAC region in recent years, with the retailer now operating over 170 stores in Mainland China and approximately 70 additional stores across the rest of the APAC region. Strength in those regions recently has helped offset weakness in North America. In the first quarter, same-store sales in constant dollars grew 13 percent in Mainland China while declining 6 percent in North America.
Ng (shown right) served for eight years as general manager of Lululemon’s China business.
“China and APAC are home to some of the world’s most dynamic consumer markets and are important regions for Lululemon,” said André Maestrini, interim co-CEO, president, and chief commercial officer, Lululemon. “As we continue to strategically increase our presence in these markets, we are pleased to promote San Yan to an expanded role and welcome Jeffrey to Lululemon. Together, their strong leadership and track records of success will help us to strengthen our local relevance in the region and grow our community of guests around the world.”
Bringing China and APAC under a shared leadership structure is designed to enable Lululemon to better leverage market insights, scale capabilities, and continue delivering experiences that resonate with guests across diverse cultures and communities.
As regional president of China and APAC, Ng leads and drives Lululemon’s strategy across both regions. Her new role strengthens alignment between the company’s China and APAC businesses, while ensuring the organization remains closely connected to the unique needs of each market.
“I am honored to take on this expanded role and continue working alongside our talented teams in China and APAC,” said Ng. “Both regions present tremendous opportunities, shaped by distinct guest needs, cultures, and market dynamics. By drawing on the strengths of our teams and staying focused on what matters most to our guests, we can continue to create meaningful impact across the business.”
Ng joined Lululemon in January 2018 and has played a pivotal role in building Lululemon’s business in China, helping to grow it into one of the company’s most important international markets. She joined Lululemon after serving as managing director, VP Asia retail and wholesale, at Tory Burch after leading the Asia Pacific region for “Loewe, the Spanish fashion house.
Jeffrey Hang (shown left) joins Lululemon after more than two decades leading premium brands in Asia Pacific and China. Most recently, he served as managing director for Bulgari across Southeast Asia, India, Australia, and New Zealand. Prior to that, he was senior vice president and CEO of Louis Vuitton China. Having lived and worked in China Mainland, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Singapore, and Japan, Hang brings broad regional expertise and valuable insight into the diverse markets Lululemon serves in APAC.
As senior vice president and general manager of APAC, Hang leads Lululemon’s teams in the region with a focus on accelerating growth, strengthening the brand’s presence, and supporting the company’s long-term ambitions. He reports to Ng.
“I am delighted to join Lululemon at a key moment in the company’s growth journey,” said Hang. “Lululemon has built a strong foundation in Asia Pacific through innovative products, a purpose-led culture, and deep connections with its guests and communities. I look forward to learning from our incredible teams in the region and helping shape the next chapter of success together.”
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