
Charles Chen
President, China Duty Free Group
Charles Chen has worked in the travel retail sector for more than 30 years, having joined China Duty Free Group (CDFG) in 1987.
Prior to his late 2016 appointment as President, he held a number of leadership positions at CDFG, including Director of Liquor Sales and Marketing Department, Chief Representative of the European Office, President of CDFG Commerce & Trade Co. Ltd, Assistant President and Vice President.
He has also served as the General Manager of CDFG Boao Commerce & Trade Co. Ltd. Most notably he was also Head of CDFG’s acclaimed Haitang Bay International Shopping Complex development – the world’s largest duty free shopping mall – in which he played a pivotal role.