Mei Zhang

A native of Yunnan, Mei studied at Harvard Business School and worked for McKinsey & Company before founding WildChina in 2000. Her passion for travel and familiarity with the consulting industry means that she is acutely aware of the needs of the business community. Because of this, the corporate culture inside WildChina is 100% driven by client satisfaction. Mei currently resides in Washington D.C. with her family.

Albert Ng

Having spent over a decade traveling to nearly every province in China, Albert is always ready to share hidden corners of this exotic country. While on sabbatical from McKinsey and Company in 2000, Albert helped found WildChina, creating a lasting impact on the company's coverage. When early travelers were still only visiting China's glamorous east coast, Albert set out to discover new destinations in Xinjiang (along the ancient Silk Road) and western Tibet. These routes later became some of WildChina's signature trips. After receiving an MBA and another stint at McKinsey & Company covering travel, leisure, transportation, and retail, Albert rejoined WildChina as CEO. In his senior role, Albert assists clients in creating distinctive touring programs that expand the traveler's understanding of China. Albert is a native of Hong Kong with a BA from Columbia University and an MBA from INSEAD.

Barbara Henderson

With over two decades of experience in travel, Barbara is attuned to the tastes and needs of international travelers. Barbara has been with WildChina since the company's founding, designing unique cultural and trekking tours to serve family and individual travelers. A long time China resident and a passionate traveler herself, Barbara's knowledge of this beautiful country and its unique destinations allows her to respond to each client's individual needs and craft unforgettable experiences for both first time visitors to China and long-term residents. Prior to joining WildChina, Barbara worked with high-end boutique travel operators in China and South Africa.

Jia Liming

In 2000, Jia Liming joined WildChina as one of the founding members of the firm. Jia has over a decade of experience in the travel industry. At WildChina, she was initially responsible for all trip operations, designing over 50 travel itineraries for a wide range of destinations and themes. Following her experience with WildChina, Jia Liming became a freelance group leader for WildChina and a fixer for foreign media. After pursuing a career in academia, receiving a Masters in Anthropology from Manchester University, Jia Liming re-joined WildChina in February, 2009 as Director of Operations and head of the Media and Production Services team. 

Paul Moreno

With over a decade of experience in adventure sports event management, Paul is looking to bring travelers off the beaten track and shape the future of the travel industry in China. Paul has assisted many corporate and institutional clients in designing meaningful and simulating retreats and touring programs. While not in the office, Paul is involved with designing and surveying new programs in remote areas for our clients. Prior to joining WildChina, Paul was Vice President of Event Management of the China Open ATP/WTA tour at TOM Group Limited. Before joining TOM Group, Paul worked as an Event Manager at IMG, a leading sports marketing company, where he was involved in a wide array of events. His tenure at IMG included being the Director of Logistics for the Mild Seven Outdoor Quest, a highly-rated international adventure race.

Sherry Dou

Having worked in China's travel industry for nearly two decades, Sherry brings a wealth of operations experience to WildChina. Sherry began her career as a national tour guide and outbound tour leader, during which time she traveled to nearly every nook in China. She later moved to Beijing and was responsible for managing the operations department of a major national tour company, handling detailed travel logistics for both domestic and international clients. Looking to shape a responsible and meaningful future for China's travel industry, Sherry joined WildChina in 2005, and assists our clients and client servicing team in handling logistics and bookings.

Veronique d'Antras

Economist and journalist, Veronique is a long time China resident and an experienced off-the-beaten path traveler. With two decades as a PR & Corporate Communications executive at different multinational companies and ministerial institutions in Europe, Veronique is leveraging her experience into China's high-end travel landscape. As an event and travel consultant, Veronique has worked in China with numerous discerning international corporate clients such as Rothschild, Coca Cola, Young Presidents Organization, JP Morgan-Chase, and private clients. Sharing her knowledge and experience of Chinese culture and lifestyle, she designs special tours, leads numerous unique journeys, and brings a soft, elegant touch to WildChina's gala dinners and events. Pioneering new travel projects in the Tibetan highlands, Veronique is the thought leader behind WildChina's nomadic luxury camp in Qinghai province. Veronique is fluent in French and English and is proficient in Dutch, Spanish, and Chinese.

Zhao Bei

Having traveled to some of China's most remote regions including overland journeys from Tibet into Sichuan province and camping in the vast Taklamakan Desert, Zhao Bei is no stranger to off-the-beaten path travel. For many years Zhao Bei has been servicing WildChina's discerning individual travelers and institutional travel partners. A native of Beijing, Zhao Bei has an unmatched knack for bringing out the Chinese distinctiveness of each journey. A graduate of the University of International Relations in Beijing, Zhao Bei is well versed in Chinese diplomatic relations, making him an excellent cultural negotiator.