Our People

Serge Dumont, co-founder and Chairman of Asia Society France and Vice Chairman of ImpactWayv Inc. has lived in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Taipei for over 40 years. A specialist in international issues and strategic communications, Serge Dumont draws on decades of experience in Asia, the United States, and Europe. He has regularly advised multinational companies, business leaders, and boards of leading institutions.

In the early 1980s, he founded China's first independent public relations and public affairs consulting group. A young entrepreneur at the time, he is now credited with leading China's growing communications industry, having served companies such as Edelman (as Vice Chairman and Board Member), and Omnicom Group (NYSE, OMC), a global communications and marketing holding company of which he was Vice Chairman and Chairman Asia Pacific.

With a strong knowledge of the Asian, European, and American markets, Serge strives to bring an international perspective to his activities. As a global citizen, his role is not limited to business. As a philanthropist, he is particularly involved in the fields of health and education. He is also convinced that a company's objective should not stop at making a profit, as social responsibility is an integral part of business success.

Serge Dumont has received several awards and distinctions from governments and international organizations for his commitments in the areas of business, philanthropy, health, culture, and education. He has also served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations.

He serves on the boards of several corporations, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations such as The Synergos Institute. He is fluent in English, Mandarin, and French.