About iMpact
A global team, built for local results.
iMpact 美讯 is a global consulting group with teams across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The capital M stands for media; the name means influence. We help ambitious companies expand internationally by building trust, establishing local partnerships and accelerating market entry.
What clients can count on
Results, or no fee
We are measured by outcomes, with clear pricing and services chosen from a menu.
Cross-cultural experts
Local teams who understand how Chinese companies think, and what local audiences expect.
A strong local network
25,000+ media and industry contacts on five continents, and a team averaging 10+ years of experience.
24/7 service
Our offices work around the clock, so a brief moves between time zones without waiting.
Shenzhen speed
We work at the pace of the companies reshaping global markets.
Six working languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese, German, French and Spanish.
How we got here
A global mindset from day one.
- 2020
Founded in October. New York office opens. First major client, Segway, and a first CES serving five clients. Partnership with TCL begins.
- 2023
Angel round completed. Shenzhen and Singapore offices open. Chris Pereira named a Forbes Top 30 Innovator by Forbes China.
- 2024–25
200+ clients. Partnership with Midea. Executive training for Tencent, ZTE and 1688. First Global Connect Show events at CES, IFA and in Shenzhen.
- 2026
500+ companies supported. Nine offices. iMpact Academy launched, and 20+ Global Connect Show events worldwide.
Leadership
Chris Pereira
Founder and CEO
20+ years in China. Former Senior Director of Global Public Affairs at Huawei. Forbes Top 30 Innovator and Official Judge of the CES Innovation Awards. MBA, HKUST.
Victor Gao
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Former inaugural PR Director for Amazon and Uber in China, Executive Partner and CMO at WeWork, PR Director at PepsiCo China and Director of Corporate Communications at Dell.
Emily Yin
Co-Founder and Executive Vice President
Former Senior Vice President of H+K in China and Managing Director for South China. A crisis management specialist.
Weijing Tang
Partner and Dean, iMpact Academy
15+ years in international PR and marketing, formerly head of marketing for Abbott in Greater China. Co-author of 《信任》.
Nine offices
Headquartered in New York, with full-time teams on three continents.
- New York (headquarters)
- Toronto
- London
- Berlin
- Dubai
- Singapore
- Kuala Lumpur
- Hong Kong
- Shenzhen
Work with us
We're hiring an Account Executive in Toronto to support PR, media relations and events for our overseas clients. Full time, on site, with frequent travel to client events.