Global Game-Changer: Building Bridges for Yacht Trade
Zhou Dun Dong saw the future of yachting and built it from scratch. By linking Guangdong’s shipyards directly with Monaco’s elite design standards, he crafted China’s first sustainable yacht trade corridors—cutting out middlemen and sparking mutual wins. In just 12 months, he turned the Greater Bay Area Yacht and Cruise Industry Association (GBAYCIA) into Asia’s powerhouse hub for Informa’s global yacht circuit.
Wins:

• Pioneered direct, sustainable trade routes between Chinese shipyards and Monaco’s design elite.

• Transformed GBAYCIA into a global yachting juggernaut in record time.

Raising the Bar: Setting Industry Standards
Zhou doesn’t just play the game—he sets the rules. His certification framework for Sino-European yacht tech transfers became the gold standard, adopted by 18 shipyards. Plus, he co-created the first Mandarin-language IYT training modules, opening up maritime education to mainland ports and empowering a new wave of sailors.
Wins:

• Crafted an industry-defining certification system for yacht tech transfers.

• Made maritime education accessible with groundbreaking Mandarin IYT modules.

The Deal Whisperer: Diplomacy with a Twist
Behind the scenes, Zhou’s a master of quiet power moves. At the Miami Yacht Show, his backroom deals tripled Chinese builder participation by 2023. And in Macau, he taught casino yacht brokers to negotiate with the finesse of Genoa’s old masters—swapping jade figurines for contracts and sealing deals with style.
​Wins:

• Skyrocketed Chinese presence at global yacht shows through savvy diplomacy.

• Infused Macau’s yacht deals with old-world charm and modern flair.

The Zhou Factor: Vision Meets Victory
Zhou Dun Dong blends big-picture thinking with a flair for the unexpected, turning ideas into global impact. From trade corridors to training modules, he’s not just building yachts—he’s building a legacy.

Fun Fact: Zhou’s known to seal deals with a jade figurine and a smile that could outshine the Miami sun!