Professor Dr. Ed Yen (PhD)
Founder & CEO | Music & LabelsBrand & Sustainability Advisor | Media Technology R&D & Sustainability Applications Expert
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Education & Credentials
● Bachelor of Arts: Taipei National University of the Arts (Music Composition, Stage Design)
● Dual Master’s Degrees: National Taiwan Normal University (Executive Fashion Management), SJDLC (ESG Agricultural Supply Chain HR)
● Doctor of Business Administration: Costas Institute, SJDLC (Green Economy & Sustainable Development)
● Certified International Professor: Teaching and academic exchange experience across multiple countries
Professional Experience
● CEO: IM Green Technology & Runway Z Limited (UK)
Specialized in brand operations, music, and cultural industry development, leading cross-border strategies and ESG-integrated business models.
● Brand Advisor: Attabu Cultural Foundation (Gong Bao Di Biocredits Centre)
Leading Biocredits Taiwan, integrating bioscience, cultural heritage, and medical innovation; applying the TNFD-LEAP framework to transform sustainability strategies into practical business solutions.
● Brand Advisor: National Taiwan University Experimental Forest
Supporting forest therapy, carbon accounting, and international research collaborations.
● Media Technology R&D & Sustainability Applications
○ Led and invested in the design of audiovisual evaluation systems—with patented technologies—for the Golden Melody Awards (Grammy equivalent for Mandarin music, reaching 1.5B Mandarin-speaking audiences and partnering with three major telecom providers), the Golden Indie Awards (Independent Music Awards equivalent, highlighting originality), and the Golden Bell Awards (Emmy equivalent, representing TV and audiovisual excellence), advancing industry internationalization and market collaboration.
○ Engaged in production projects across Asian and international popular and classical music, including collaborations with Yo-Yo Ma’s album producer and various classical ensembles; collaborated with international production, artist management, and ticketing & marketing teams associated with artists such as Beyoncé, Madonna, Sarah Brightman, and Avril Lavigne, fostering cross-industry collaboration and strengthening global integration in the music sector.
○ Contributed to major international projects such as the Asian Games, Cannes Music Exhibition, and World Music Awards (WMA); at WMA, worked on both production and charitable initiatives supporting children’s hospitals and women’s shelters, demonstrating the integration of entertainment and social responsibility.
● Corporate & Public-Good Engagements
Provided branding and marketing consultancy for Taiwan High-Speed Rail, EVA Air, leading hotel groups, medical aesthetics brands, and telecom companies.
Directed charity and educational initiatives including the WMA Children’s Music Fund and the Digital Nomadsprogram, while supporting WMA’s projects for children’s hospitals and women’s shelters, leveraging media technology for sustainability education and social care.
International Collaborations & Awards Promotion
● Advanced the internationalization of the Golden Melody Awards, connecting Asian culture with global markets
● International Certifications & Awards Promotion:
○ IATOPL & GAFM Certifications
○ Ottoman Royal Nobility Title
○ Schweitzer International Foundation Awards
○ U.S. Presidential White House Education Awards (e.g., Lifetime Achievement)
These accomplishments highlight contributions in cultural arts, sustainability, and international resource exchange.
Innovation & Leadership
● Patent Holder: Digital audiovisual database and evaluation system technologies
● Industry Specialist: Bridging Eastern and Western cultural initiatives, applying innovative finance and biodiversity to foster multi-stakeholder collaboration and asset value transformation (e.g., brand premium, biocredit securitization).
● Sustainability Advocate: Currently advancing Biocredits Taiwan with international partners, positioning Nature Positive Growth at its core, and integrating science, culture, and healthcare into global sustainability practices.
