marc-olivier arnold
co-founder & partner
marc-olivier advises premium and luxury businesses navigating growth between china, asia and europe. drawing on more than two decades of experience, he helps leadership teams sharpen brand strategy, navigate changing markets and identify where — and how — to grow.
he is also the author of residual value, a novel set between paris and shanghai.
explore the novel ↗experience
advising leadership teams on growth, brand, culture and transformation.
areas of focus
china strategy · growth strategy · culture strategy · brand creation · market entry · global expansion · marketing strategy · consumer intelligence · organization & transformation
selected sectors
fashion & accessories · beauty & fragrance · wines & spirits · hospitality & wellness
outside work
marc-olivier is a competitive tennis player, competing internationally on the itf masters circuit.
recognition
named to jing daily’s jing 100 — the voices shaping the future of luxury in china
view the jing 100 profile ↗read the news →writing
it’s getting harder to find a tennis court in shanghai
article6 october 2026jing daily→
the pet mooncake: when human rituals become pet rituals
short take3 october 2026→
the next chinese luxury brand might already be 1,000 years old
article29 september 2026jing daily→
china may not be losing its appetite for luxury. it may be getting bored.
short take25 september 2026→
europe perfected driving the car. china may be redefining being in it.
short take17 september 2026→
china intelligence is getting better. are the decisions?
article15 september 2026jing daily→
china may not be getting harder. it may just be less forgiving.
short take12 august 2026→