Lee Mark Chief Executive Officer

"As the Chief Executive Officer of HotShoesAsia, Lee Mark has been a driving force in revolutionizing the event marketing landscape in Malaysia. With over 35 years of leadership and innovation, Mark has helped shape the agency into a premier network known for creating impactful, data-driven live, virtual, and hybrid event experiences across Southeast Asia. His leadership celebrates 35 years of passion, legacy, and excellence in delivering positive, lasting experiences. Mark's belief in the philosophy of ""What Matters"" has established a strong value system within HotShoesAsia, guiding both internal culture and external client engagements. He is deeply committed to “Enriching People Through Every Engagement”, fostering long-term relationships with clients, partners, and employees. Mark’s leadership not only focuses on helping clients build and enhance their brands but also on delivering transformative experiences that create lasting impact. A passionate advocate for agility, quality, and values, Mark has consistently pushed HotShoesAsia to excel by harnessing the diverse talents of its team and collaborators. His vision of fostering innovation through collaboration underscores his belief that ""No Man Is an Island."" By empowering others and encouraging the development of ideas, Mark has turned bold concepts into successful realities, always emphasizing the importance of growth and connectivity. ""Success starts with you"" is more than a mantra for Mark—it's a reflection of his resilient entrepreneurial spirit. He drives the organization to not just seek the next big thing but to be the next big thing, inspiring greatness through a blend of global vision and local insight. His ambition and commitment to excellence are mirrored in the core values of HotShoesAsia, which prioritize positivity (""Take Care of Each Other""), perseverance (""Keep Rollin'""), and efficiency (""Achieve More with Less""). Through Mark's leadership, HotShoesAsia continues to move forward with confidence, ensuring that every action contributes to the company’s ongoing success and the meaningful engagement of all its stakeholders. SOME OF HIS LATEST INDUSTRY ACHIEVEMENTS: International Awards ISES Esprit Awards 2012 Nominee - Best Event with A Legacy Regional Awards APEA, Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Award 2013 Most Promising Entrepreneurship Award Advertising+Marketing AOTY 2014/2013/2011 Red Cube Local Hero - Event Marketing 2014/2013/2011 Silver Cube - Event Marketing Marketing Events Awards 2024 Gold - Best Use of Life Streaming 2024 Bronze - Best Virtual EVent 2016 Silver - Best Product Launch / Relaunch 2015 Bronze - Best Community Service 2015 Bronze - Best Pop-Up Store 2012 Silver - Best Event Ambiance (Consumer) PMAA, The Dragon of Malaysia 2015 Silver - Best Event or Experiential Marketing Campaign 2013 Gold - Best Innovation Idea or Concept 2012 Gold - Best Event or Experiential Marketing Campaign National Awards SEBA Awards 2019 Premium Top 10 Company - Event Management MBEA Awards 2023 Most Interesting Event Excellence Award (Merit) 2019 Most Interesting Event Excellence Award (Winner) SME Recognition Awards 2012 Best Overall ICT Adoption - 1 Malaysia Award The BrandLaureate 2009 Best Brand in Services - Event Management "