Seymour Consulting

About Us

Together, we turn ambitions into results. 

Overview

Seymour is a Shanghai-based boutique consultancy.

Established in 2019 in Shanghai, Seymour is a boutique consulting firm specialized in helping international brands grow their businesses in China. Over the years, we have assisted hundreds of companies in achieving meaningful results. 

At Seymour, we believe successful expansion in China requires more than strategy alone—it requires local understanding, reliable execution, and long-term support. Together, we bring your China vision to life.

Our Story

Why choose us as your China partner?

Because we combine real market know-how with practical execution experience in China. We provide high-value services at reasonable cost, especially for small and medium-sized businesses. Most importantly, we listen carefully to our clients and focus on delivering solutions that truly match their business goals, expectations and and long-term development plans in the Chinese market.

Our People

Meet the management team

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Yijing Shen

Founder

Yijing Shen has over 15 years of experience in business consulting and consumer insights across China and Europe. Throughout her career, she has helped numerous enterprises and government organizations better understand the Chinese market and successfully establish their presence in China.

Yijing holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She is fluent in Mandarin, English, and French.

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Peter Song

Partner

Peter Song has 30 years of experience in marketing and brand management. Throughout his career, he has worked for several Fortune 500 companies and was among the first generation of international brand managers in China. His expertise lies in helping international brands successfully localize and grow in the Chinese market.

Peter graduated from Fudan University and earned his MBA from Washington University in St. Louis.

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Michael Adick

Partner

Michael Adick has more than 25 years of professional experience in China, including management consulting, corporate training, and executive coaching for Fortune 500 companies as well as numerous German mid-sized enterprises operating in China. He possesses deep expertise in China's policy environment, business landscape, international trade, and cross-cultural management.

Michael holds an MBA from CEIBS.

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Iris Zhang

Director

Iris has extensive experience helping international companies navigate complex business environments and achieve sustainable growth. She has led consulting projects spanning market entry, business strategy, and marketing and branding. With a strong client-focused approach, Iris works closely with senior executives to develop practical solutions that drive long-term business success.

Career

Life at Seymour

This is what makes us a preferable place to work in.

We embrace a culture that encourages collaboration, fresh perspectives, and adaptability in a fast-changing market.

Our structure is built around serving clients. We maintain a flat organization and operate with flexibility and a strong service-oriented mindset.

We believe talented people are our greatest asset. We value individuals from diverse backgrounds and provide opportunities for continuous growth and development.. 

We encourage everyone to make a meaningful impact both within Seymour and for our clients. Even interns are encouraged to lead small projects, present to clients, and take on meaningful responsibilities. 

We do not limit ourselves to China alone — we embrace perspectives and insights from around the world. Our approach balances Eastern pragmatism and Western openness.