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Kim Spear

Questioner · DISC type c
General Manager at Sandpiper
📍 Hong Kong SAR

Kim Spear is a seasoned communications leader with over 20 years of experience across the Asia-Pacific region, specializing in strategic and financial communications. She advises senior executives on complex issues like M&A, crisis management, and corporate restructuring. Colleagues describe her as a dedicated, adaptable, and expert mentor.

Originally from New Zealand, Kim has lived and worked in Hong Kong, Singapore, China, and Thailand. Her international experience is complemented by an entrepreneurial spirit, having co-founded a venture selling New Zealand-style gourmet pies while living in Germany during a career break.

During maternity leave, she launched an entrepreneurial venture developing and selling New Zealand style gourmet pies in Germany.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
General Manager
Job Level
Senior
Location
Hong Kong SAR
Personality Overview

How Kim shows up

Systematic
Not Easily Convinced
Cautious & Analytical

They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation. It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Priorities

Topics Kim cares about

Asia-Pacific Markets
Has spent over two decades leading strategic communications for corporate and financial brands across Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.
Crisis Communications
Specializes in advising C-suite clients on navigating complex issues, corporate restructuring, leadership transitions, and crisis situations.
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Career

Work history

12-2022
General Manager
Sandpiper
7-2021 - 12-2022
Director
Sandpiper Communications
1-2016 - 4-2021
Partner
Newgate Communications
6-2011 - 12-2015
Self Employed
NZ Pies in Germany
1-2006 - 3-2010
Vice President, Beijing (Corporate Communications)
Ketchum
In the press

Media appearances

Sandpiper Promotes Kim Spear to Deputy General Manager. Featured in Sandpiper Communications
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Sandpiper names new deputy general manager for HK. Featured in Marketing Interactive
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Education
1998 - 2000
Grad Dip. Public Relations and Communications
Auckland University of Technology
2015 - 2015
Digital Marketing and Content Development
General Assembly
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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