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WHO WE ARE

Since our founding, we have been committed to providing German companies with in-depth execution solutions in the Chinese market. By integrating local resources and implementing comprehensive execution strategies, we help clients effectively address the challenges of cross-border collaboration, implement strategies, promote business growth, and mitigate operational risks.

Zhean Chen - Managing Director and Co-Founder of Aspilos Asia with international business experience

Zhean Chen

Managing Director │ Co-Founder

  • Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto; 10+ years of international study.
  • High-Growth Enterprise Award, China Finance Summit; Entrepreneur Award, China Technology Festival.
  • Founded the first Chinese education institute during university (profit > €1M).
  • Founded a sports services company—two VC rounds (several million euros); strategic partner of China Merchants Property Group; exclusive partner of Milon GmbH in China; branches in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou; exclusive CCTV coverage.
  • General Manager of Health Management Department, Health Valley (under Health100—China's largest listed healthcare services company; also one of China's largest healthcare innovation platforms); scope included health check-ups, finance, government affairs, and supplier management.
  • Co-manager of a 40+ year family business supplying China's nuclear sector.
  • Expertise: preventive medicine, international cooperation, and communications technology.
Nikolas Apostolos Karavasilis - Founder of Aspilos Asia with German financial consulting expertise

Nikolas Apostolos Karavasilis

Founder

  • Degree in Business Administration
  • 10+ years of consulting experience in the German financial sector.
  • Founded first company at 19; later served as Director of a Chinese enterprise.
  • Mission: fostering sustainable partnerships and strengthening business relations between Germany and China.
  • Expertise: analytical expertise; entrepreneurial drive; cross-border leadership.
Lovis Stricker - Co-Founder of Aspilos Asia with industrial engineering and cross-border expertise

Lovis Stricker

Co-Founder

  • M.Sc., Industrial Engineering, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany.
  • 10+ years working with Asia; founded first company at 16.
  • Mission: to act as a problem solver and cultural bridge, helping others avoid common pitfalls and build long-term, reliable partnerships.
  • Expertise: strategic vision; technical understanding; problem-solving; cultural bridging.

OUR TEAM

Our team members have experience operating from startups to publicly listed companies, covering industries such as retail, energy, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and AI. Working collaboratively across German and Chinese hubs, we understand German standards and channels while enabling rapid execution in China.

Our Vision

To become the industry benchmark for cross-border execution, driving sustainable growth and innovative integration for Chinese and German companies. Through deep market insights and efficient execution, we help clients achieve long-term success in complex international markets.

Our Core Values

Execution-Oriented

We prioritize action and emphasize efficient execution. By integrating local resources (such as supply chain, HR, legal, and marketing), we ensure efficient implementation from needs analysis to results.

Innovation-Driven

Innovation drives our business progress. We combine AI with real-world expertise to ensure that every execution plan is forward-looking, helping clients stay ahead in a highly competitive market.

Sustainable Development

We are committed to green transformation and achieving long-term value. We provide customized green transformation services for industries such as healthcare, technology, and finance, driving client success in environmental compliance and resource optimization.

Cross-Cultural Bridge

Leveraging a bilateral perspective, we help German companies navigate the challenges of the Chinese market. Cultural integration is not just a slogan; it is the tangible results of deep collaboration between our talent and local networks.

Client-Oriented

We focus on customer pain points, provide visual solutions, and provide strategic planning support to ensure each customer's needs are effectively addressed and help them achieve long-term profit growth in the market.

Our commitments

Proof over promises—documented audit trails, punctual delivery, and outcomes you can count.

Reliable │ Traceable │ Timely │ Measurable